Time lapses: Dog Portraits

Recent Portraits and some work in progress time-lapses:

Dove

Sheba

Ali

Milly

June Commissions

Gloria

Bobby

And a little gouache painting of  Sagan, Leroy and Chops for the missus

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!

Sold Illustrations

Illustrations which have recently been sold.

Chimpanzee

Ink and watercolour 85x100mm

Scruffy Lurcher SOLD

Ink and watercolour 80mmx80mm

Black Greyhound SOLD

Ink and watercolour 80mmx80mm

3. White Deerhound SOLD

Ink and watercolour 80mmx80mm

Corgi SOLD

Ink and watercolour 80mmx70mm

Chops the lurcher SOLD

Ink and watercolour 80mmx80mm

Badger SOLD

Ink and watercolour 80x80mm

Phoebe the greyhound

Ink and watercolour 75x90mm

Fox

Ink and watercolour 100x115mm

Red Squirrel

Ink and watercolour 80x80mm

Maned Wolf

Ink and watercolour 90x120mm

Neapolitan Mastiff

Ink and watercolour 145x120mm

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

Ceol

A recent commission made on behalf of Orchard Greyhound Sanctuary
This is Ceol, she was the resident Irish wolfhound there, and is actually just a person.
If you're interested in commissioning a portrait, you can go here or you can contact me directly at: eimhinmcnamara(at)gmail.com

Pet Portraits

Hi guys!

I'm offering a deal at my shop at the moment:
I'm taking commissions based on a photo/photos of your chosen pet, which I'll be drawing up and painting on cardboard (~ 150mm x 150mm).
Pictured are some example portraits, to help give an idea of what to expect.
They ain't no masterpieces but I really just wanna see all you guys' pets, and need to get stuck back into drawing again before I forget how.
It's €15 a portrait, but I can do combo deals if you'd like more than one, and I ship internationally for €3. Each additional item has free shipping.
Contact me at eimhinmcnamar(at)gmail(dot)com if interested.

Eimhin

Lucy

A quick sketch that went out complimentary with a print order from my shop.
We met this collie/lurcher at the park during the week. Lucy was adopted from the DSPCA about 10 months ago.

Wolfhound Drawing

Another little drawing that went off with a set of prints, to America this time.
Have a gander and see if anything catches your fancy: SHOP

Sheba

Another complimentary little drawing that went out with a print order this week, this time of Sheba the Saluki sleeping in a very awkward position, as is their won't.

Check out my shop and see if anything catches your eye: link

This week at the Park

Me and Leroy met a wee girl.

Whenever she petted Leroy he would lick her up the nose.

She kept exclaiming: "He licked me right up my nose!" when he did this, yet kept coming back to pet him again.

Twitter 3

Twitter suggestion 3
I did a version first but neglected to include the important stuff.

Twitter 2

Twitter suggestion 2: Pug.
Anyone out there that hasn't watched BBC Horizons Pedigree Dogs exposed, should give it a gander.

Spit painting

Quick Sketch off the Sartorialist, done while waiting for files to open/save.

I had no water handy so I just spat on my paints like the muck savage I am.

Mr Maguffins' Coffee Mishap

That's not how you drink coffee Mr Maguffins.

For sale here: LINK

(Water colour 10x16cm)

Burning midnight Soil

A quick drawing while backing files up, I think I accurately captured my disgusting face.

RSVP & Invite

Here are some things I did for some very special friends of mine, who are getting married imminently. These guys have been feeding me for years, so hats off to them!

This is Boz, Boz is a she-dog.

This image was heavily inspired by Paul Henry's "In the West of Ireland"
Please don't sue me Mr. Henry.