Getty Art Studio: PORTRAITS

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Streeter and Shadow

Nala

Lily

Murphy

Murphy was a shepherd lab mix and was a very special part of his family's life. He died suddenly of cancer, and is very missed by his family. This painting was created for them to always remember Murphy and his sweet spirit.

Deja

Deja was found at a flea market about 16 years ago and still lives with her family in Atlanta. She is a very sweet and loving pet and has brought much joy to her family. I painted Deja on an 8 x 10 canvas in oil. Below are the steps I created her in...

Sketch...

Final Painting...

SCARLETT

I was so excited to paint Scarlett, as she was my first cat to do a portrait of! This painting was a commissioned portrait for a couple who considered Scarlett a very special part of their family. Now Scarlett can always be remembered. This painting was created in oil on an 8 x 10 canvas. Below is the process of how I created her...

Here is the photo of Scarlett...

Then a sketch is done on canvas...

The beginning stages of the painting...

The Final Product...

GINNY

This is beautiful Ginny. Ginny passed away in October 2008, and her owner commissioned a painting as a memorial so that she would always remember her "sweetheart." Ginny was created in oil on an 8 x 10 canvas. Below is the process of how I created Ginny...

Started off with a great photo...

Then I did a sketch (the dime is for size reference)...

Filled in with paint...

Final Painting...

ASHTON

This painting was a commission for a friend who wanted to have a portrait done of his dog, Ashton. Ashton was a great companion but unfortunately passed away from cancer. I was happy to paint Ashton and hoped to capture the memory of his sweet spirit. Ashton was painted on a 16x20 canvas in oil. He was painted from a photo, and his favorite toy, a golf ball, was added in. Below is the process of how I created Ashton.

Starts off with a sketch (photo is above left)...

Fill in with paint...

My MG signature...

Two inch gallery depth canvas (available for extra charge)...

Final product...

NIYA

Niya was a fun painting I did for a friend. She is one of the sweetest, most cutest dogs I have ever met, so I had no problem painting it for her! This painting was done from my friend's favorite photo of Niya as a puppy. It was taken in natural light and had great composition, great qualities to help make a great painting, but it was in black and white, so I kinda had to figure out the colors based on what she looks like now. It was a challenge, but I think she turned out good in the end. Niya was painted on a 8 x 10 canvas in oil. Here is the process of how I created her.

This is a little of the sketch and starting to lay out the color...

More paint goes on...