Working Dogs
All dogs are working dogs, if they are allowed to be! There is nothing better than to see the close bond between a dog and his master.
Working dogs are happy, intelligent and alert beings; they positively shine and want to please, this is what I love painting. I usually start with the eyes (after making a rough sketch of proportions) because the eyes tell all, they are the unspoken words and getting that expression is the focus of the work.
I have also noticed that if dogs are used for work they are good natured and obedient - boredom is not an issue. Watching these animals in the field I can understand the body shapes specialised for the work they do, some built for speed and others for different skills and at the end of their working day I have another entire scenario to paint..... the sleeping dog!
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Young Red |
Close Your Eyes and |
Two in the Hand |
Flatcoat Retrievers |
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In the Bag |
The Kennel Club |
Midge |
It's Off to Work We Go |
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His Masters Voice |
It’s a Dog’s Life |
Leader of the Pack |
Older and Wiser |