Pet Portrait: Bailey the Flat-Coated Retriever Mix

Write here...Now that Christmas has come and gone I can finally share the last pet portrait I completed for someone of their beloved dog, Bailey. Hope the recipient liked their gift!

Original Photo:

A few words on Bailey from her family: "Bailey was a beautiful, solid black, Chow/Flat-coat Retriever mix with a black and pink tie-dyed looking tongue that was rescued from the Humane Society of Missouri at 8 weeks old. She filled our lives with love, laughter and companionship for 15-1/2 years. We all grew and learned a lot with her throughout those years. She loved the water, was gentle, protective and fun. There will forever be a special place in our hearts, with great memories of having her in our Family."

Progress Pics:

Time Spent: 25 hours and 11 minutes

Paper Used: 400 Series Flannel White Strathmore Artist Paper cut to 11×14″

Prismacolor Colored Pencils:

**Black** - PC935, **90% Cool Grey** - PC1067, **70% Cool Grey** - PC1065, **50% Cool Grey** - PC1063, **30% Cool Grey** - PC1061, **10% Cool Grey** - PC1059, **White** - PC938, **Dark Umber** - PC947, **Sienna Brown** - PC945, **Ginger Root** - PC1084, **Cream** - PC914

Up Next: I'm finally going to my first Blues' game of the season this January, so I'm hoping that I can run down to the glass during warmups and get some decent photos of the players. I also have a meeting coming up in the hopes of collaborating with someone on illustrating a short story for them, so fingers crossed that goes well. Wish me luck on both fronts!

Until next time! Lauren H.
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