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Pet Portraits Gallery
Exquisite Pet Portraits And Other Animals Created In Pastels
By Talented Pastel Artist Lorraine Gray
Pet Portraits From Photos by Animal artist Lorraine Gray |
Photographs just can't do justice to our much cherished, beloved pets.
That's why I offer affordable pet portraits drawn in pastels, oils or Acrylics just for you from your favourite photo.
Most people consider their dog, cat, horse, or other pet part of the family.
They give you the unconditional love that only an pet can give. They're loyal, loving, forgiving, sensitive, and they're always there when you need a friend. The memories you share with a pet are often among the most precious you will ever make.
It is this devotion that makes a Pastel or Oil pet portrait of your cat, dog, horse or any animal a perfect gift for any occasion. Or even for yourself! Through out my galleries you will find a selection of my favourite pet portraits, animal paintings, dogs, cats and horse portraits produced in the finest pastels, oils and Acrylics.
I love being a pet portrait artist. Animals are such beautiful creatures to paint in pastels, oils or acrylics. There are so many breeds and types of animals. All of which have their own personality, fur texture, size, colour, spirit. I love animals and can't think of any subject I would rather paint than dogs, cats, horses, wildlife, the list goes on.
How I Work (see demonstration further down on this page)
Only the finest quality pastels are used and painted on Hahnemuhle FineArt Velour paper. Velour gives you a soft real look to the painting.
Oils and Acrylics are painting on professional Canvas board or Professional stretched canvas.
New for 2007 are Oil and Acrylic paintings.
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Choice of three mediums |
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| New for 2007 - A choice of three mediums. Beautifully rendered in soft velvety Pastels, or Rich Luxurious Oils or Acrylics. |
From Photograph to Pet Portrait Paintings |
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This portrait was painted using more than one photograph.
Although I did have photos with them both in, so I could get the size difference between them correct.
More paintings of horses , cats and dogs in my galleries. |
 Thrilled client.....USA. Portrait is shown in my galleries.
Client comments..........
......"The pastel of Vuchko is absolutely incredible! That British lady has truly been blessed as she is able to capture the true personality of the dogs and other animals she draws."
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 Here is a photo of Gorby admiring his portrait when it arrived. He lives in Japan with his mum and dad. His portrait is in my cats gallery. |
Demonstration |
I have been asked many times how I work, so I have put together a small demonstration on the process of creating my paintings.
High quality pastels are applied on soft beautiful velour paper, giving the painting a luxurious realistic velvety finish.
The following pictures show how a portrait comes together using Velour paper.
First, outlines and base colours are put down. Deeper tones are applied and more Texture and highlights are laid down. Attention is given to the eyes and fur texture is given to the coats. Highlights in the coat help create a thick soft texture. Highlights in the eyes provide life and emotion.
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Painting On Live TV |
In July 2007 I painted a portrait on BBC1 TV program 'Animal Rescue Live' at Battersea Dogs home. TV presenters were Matt Baker and Selina Scott.
I'm so pleased that the dog Pavarotti now has a 'forever home'.
His finished painting can be found in my dogs gallery. |
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I paint all animals. |
Rabbits and birds too.
I have won awards for my wildlife, Lions, Tigers and Elephants. If you have a wildlife painting in mind, email me and I will be glad to give you a quote.
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Crossbreeds and Pedigree Dogs |
As well as all our wonderful crossbreed dogs, there are many pedigree breeds as well. Some of which you will find in my dogs gallery. This list is just a few of many. If you have a crossbreed or a pedigree dog that you would like a painting of in Oils, Pastels or Acrylics. I look forward to hearing from you.
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Alsatian
Alaskan Malamute
Basset Hound
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Bedlington Terrier
Belgian Shepherd Dog
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bichon Frise
Bloodhound
Border Collie
Border Terrier
Boxer Dog
Bull Terrier
Bulldog American
Bulldog English
Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel
Collie Rough
Collie Smooth
Corgi
Dachshund
Dachshund Miniature
Dalmatian
Doberman
Elkhound
English Setter
English Cocker Spaniel
Finnish Lapphund
Fox Terrier
Foxhound
German Pinscher
German Shepherd
Golden Retriever
Great Dane
Greyhound
Irish Red Setter
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell
Labrador
Lurcher
Maltese
Mastiff
Old English Sheepdog
Pekingese
Pointer
Poodle
Pug
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Rottweiler
Saluki
Schnauzer
Scottish Terrier
Shetland Sheepdog
Shih Tzu
Springer Spaniel
St Bernard
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Weimaraner
West Highland White Terrier
Whippet
Yorkshire Terrier
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