Time lapses: Dog Portraits

Recent Portraits and some work in progress time-lapses:

Dove

Sheba

Ali

Milly

Maned Wolf and Newfoundland process

Maned Wolf

Ink and watercolour 90x120mm

Newfoundland

Ink and watercolour 90x120mm €35+ P&P

A little bit of process on the latest of the illustrations I've been making and selling to indulge my ice cream addiction -  a Maned Wolf and a Newfoundland, both measuring 120mm x 90mm.

I first work out the drawing in pencil, transferring it to the watercolour paper. Sometimes I end up changing the design as I work through the painting stage but it helps a good bit to have it pre-planned at least slightly.

I lay down the colours next. In the case of the newfie (being black) I used a bunch of different colours, just to give it a less flat look once the blacks are layered on top. I work with black ink washes first then I wrap it up with a dip pen for any outline or other darker aspects. I tend to do any highlight details with white ink on top.

I used to lay the ink first but I ran out of waterproof acrylic ink, and the current type I have tends to reactivate and make an unholy mess of the drawing.

The newfie is still up for sale, so if interested in purchasing you can comment here, or get in touch with me via eimhinmcnamara(at)gmail.com. I'm also accepting commissions at the moment, if anything tickles your fancy. For anyone that might like an illustration but is looking for a bargain I have loads of prints in my Dawanda shop that are available for €2 each: LINK

Neapolitan Mastiff pieces

Two more commissions:

Neapolitan Mastiff

Ink and watercolour 140x120mm

Neapolitan Mastiff Head Study

Ink 140x135mm

After making the other Neapolitan illustration earlier in the week, I ended up getting commissioned to create a second one, along with a head study. These guys are quite fun to draw, they almost start looking like marble drapery with all their skin folds.

If you'd like to commission an illustration you can get in touch with me via eimhinmcnamara (at) gmail.com, and we can discuss the particulars.

Deneview Snowfox

Recent greyhound portrait commission, ink and watercolour 250mm x 250mm

And here it is at home in Finland.

Illustrations for sale

Newfoundland

Ink and watercolour 120x90mm

€35 + postage and packaging

Borzoi

Ink and watercolour 110x90mm

€25 + postage and packaging

Afghan Hound

Ink and watercolour 100x80mm

€25 + postage and packaging

Saluki

Ink and watercolour 90x70mm

€20 + postage and packaging

Red greyhound

Ink and watercolour 90x70mm

€20 + postage and packaging

Fawn Greyhound

Ink and watercolour 80x80mm

€15 + postage and packaging

Oscar the Shih-Tzu Bichon mix

Ink and watercolour 80x80mm

€15 + postage and packaging

Comment here or mail me at eimhinmcnamar(at)gmail.com if interested in purchasing!

Illustration Orders

Above are some recent illustrations. Hit me up on eimhinmcnamara(at)gmail.com if you'd like one for yourself. Also if you order 4 or more prints from my shop, you can get a little ink doodle for free.

Fred

A little drawing I made of Fred, for his fosterer Kevin. Fred seems to have settled very well in to his new home now. He's even convinced the resident lurcher, Jess, of his charms.
Special thanks to Jane at Sighthound Strolls for all her work organising the match, and thanks to his new people for the lovely photo!

Recent commissions

A recent bunch of commissions, including some charity auction illustrations:

These two are in aid of Hogsprickle, a hedgehog charity.

These three were in aid of Cara Rescue Dogs.

 The above two ink drawings will be auctioned off in aid of the Scottish Greyhound Sanctuary

 A portrait of Gus, the English Bull Terrier. Here is a little piece that was written about him: link

Commissioned by Lucy's Lounge, a vintage clothing shop in Temple Bar, these are their resident lurchers, Galaxy and Circus Girl.

And here is a portrait of Zara, Rusty and Boo that a friend of mine commissioned.

Petunia

This is a little cut-out of a wee Labrador-collie cross for a friend of mine. I helped mind her a few years ago when she was still a puppy, before she became a full blown unholy terror.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!
Have a bunch of things in the works at the moment, so keep them peepers peeled!
E

Pet Portraits

Recent pet portrait illustrations. If you'd like to commission one you can contact me here: eimhinmcnamara (at) gmail (dot) com or via my Dawanda shop: link

Sighthound Strolls Charity Auction

Sighthound Strolls, the organisation through which  I got Leroy, are hosting a mini-auction in aid of sighthounds in need.

A set of my prints has already been won earlier in the week, but there's still a chance to win the pictured set of ten. Bidding takes place on their facebook page here: link

Many thanks
Eimhin

Peg

A recent cut out commission: Peg the Parson's Terrier and her puppies.

Unfortunately a bit of a rush order, so didn't have the time to take any good photos.