Creating a Portrait

Here is a drawing of Tessie, with the photograph.
 

 
I usually start with the background first.
 
 
Tessie loves to lay in the sun, and so she became "Sunbathing Tessie"
 
 
 
The first step is to acquire a good photograph.

                                           
                                                  Next, I make a chalk sketch on canvas.


I start applying paint with a rough background...


Voila!  This portrait transports Samantha from the kitchen to the garden.


                                                              Io next.... A cute photo...


Becomes a sketch...



And instead of looking for a biscuit, Io is waiting for his frisbee in the field!