tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852128184670515432.post4111888923685132158..comments2023-04-27T10:11:18.131+01:00Comments on Pet Portraits and Wildlife Art: Dog Portrait, Patchartbykarieannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316253118493344384noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852128184670515432.post-85569792310371889522009-03-15T08:18:00.000+00:002009-03-15T08:18:00.000+00:00I have thought about not putting up the reference ...I have thought about not putting up the reference image but I guess that's the nature of the beast, I want to show my portraits do look like the pets they are of so it's just nail biting until you get to the later stages. Luckily clients are very understanding when they see my squiggles on a page at the very beginning. Perhaps I should show no references until I've finished but I would still look myself and think I was so far away from the reference!artbykarieannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316253118493344384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852128184670515432.post-74003097720713544822009-03-15T02:59:00.000+00:002009-03-15T02:59:00.000+00:00ElegantElegantDavid Larson Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16585235438410706541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852128184670515432.post-27430131422586704332009-03-15T01:08:00.000+00:002009-03-15T01:08:00.000+00:00Oh what a beautiful face - looks like my Lucy Lu! ...Oh what a beautiful face - looks like my Lucy Lu! Wonderful job. SarahSarah Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835112406617937224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852128184670515432.post-47650569555253918222009-03-15T01:06:00.000+00:002009-03-15T01:06:00.000+00:00Wow! You're cooking with fire on this portrait! ...Wow! You're cooking with fire on this portrait! As always, gorgeous as ever.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599714103955686190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852128184670515432.post-57842890002405881582009-03-15T00:21:00.000+00:002009-03-15T00:21:00.000+00:00Wow, you got a lot done today! Looking great! I un...Wow, you got a lot done today! Looking great! I understand about being hesitant to post work in progress photos, lol. You've seen how mine start off...they don't look like much in the beginning stages. But the fun is seeing the difference as work continues into something respectable. I do love seeing other artists WIPs. <BR/><BR/>And yes, lots of colors in white fur, as it reflects what's around it!Kathleen Coyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04190066829798029520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852128184670515432.post-18072984736053933222009-03-15T00:17:00.000+00:002009-03-15T00:17:00.000+00:00I am always intrigued by a work in progress, and l...I am always intrigued by a work in progress, and love to see the step by steps, but I say that as an artist. I also hear you about your concerns of a potential client seeing the work and thinking no way. Two thoughts - don't post the reference material. No one will know what you're working towards. Second, communication with the client is always key. Explain you'll be doing the portrait as a WIP and that there are many "ugly" stages and not to panic, but instead enjoy the show and watch the magic!<BR/><BR/>This is really taking on form and substance - looking forward to your next post!Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.com