Mightymariner Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 This is a watercolour of our cocker, Bertie, that I commissioned for my wife's birthday recently. The artist has done quite a few dogs and having seen some of her work, I decided to get this done. The likeness is perfect and she really captured his spirit. If anyone is interested in something similar please get in touch with me and I will put you in contact with the artist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Could I be vulgar and ask how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 motty bit harsh...says great likeness to his dog...presume that was why commissioned,sorry you don't like OPs dog but if he does......all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I don't doubt the dog is a cracker. I just don't particularly like the painting - the eyes in particular. motty bit harsh...says great likeness to his dog...presume that was why commissioned,sorry you don't like OPs dog but if he does......all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 All art is very subjective, and I think it's a good painting. The only criticism I would have is I'm not sure the shadow is very convincing and I think it wasn't present in the photo' and has been added by guesswork; never easy. It's still a good painting, and if the OP regards it as a good likeness then that's all that matters. I don't do pet portraits anymore, ( nor commissions of any type actually ) although there is good money to be made from them. I have a friend who specialises in animal portraits but it would drive me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.w. Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I don't doubt the dog is a cracker. I just don't particularly like the painting - the eyes in particular. I know what you mean motty, it's that same look the wife gives you when you should have come home to take her shopping, instead you are still in the field shooting pigeons you bad boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fielddweller Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I don't doubt the dog is a cracker. I just don't particularly like the painting - the eyes in particular.I presume you know the dog and the painting is not a true likeness. Not sure what you do for a living but I'm sure a job in the banking industry would suit you well.Fielddweller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Very nice mate, as long as you and your wife like it,thats all that was required.. Did have a Leather picture of my dog given for christmas many years back,I think it caught my dog bang on,,often look at it,,brings back loads of memories, same for you mate.. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Sorry, was I supposed to say I like the painting? I presume you know the dog and the painting is not a true likeness. Not sure what you do for a living but I'm sure a job in the banking industry would suit you well.Fielddweller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) I had this done a few weeks ago. Edited April 12, 2016 by Dirty Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Sorry, was I supposed to say I like the painting? Sometimes it's better to say nothing rather than going for the in with both feet approach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fielddweller Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Sorry, was I supposed to say I like the painting?I would never expect you to say sorry.Mighty mariner says the likeness is perfect and as its his dog I will take his word for it. Fielddweller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I had this done a few weeks ago. That's a very good painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 One a customer did of mine sadly photography skills are not my strongpoint 🙃 Like your spaniel 😊😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Now that is stunning. Edited April 12, 2016 by Ttfjlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Got nowt to say sorry about. The painting may show a likeness of his dog, but it would certainly not be a perfect likeness. As I said before, I don't particularly like the painting. The other paintings shown in this thread I like more. Is that ok? I would never expect you to say sorry.Mighty mariner says the likeness is perfect and as its his dog I will take his word for it.Fielddweller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 A bloke I worked with had a picture painted of the two horses that his wife had. When he showed me the picture I thought that one of the horses heads looked bit sort of long and thin. A real odd look about it. I mentioned it to him and he said that was how the horse looked, so there you go. Anyway he took the picture home and gave it to his wife for her birthday present. Now bearing in mind that she was a right cantankerous person anyway with a permanent thorn up her rudder. She took one look at the picture and said that it didn't look anything like the horses and she threw it out in the back garden. He should have given her a sour lemon for a birthday present. He took the picture back to the artist complaining that she didn't like it and the artist just said well that's what they look like to me. it's all down to interpretation see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 The tricky thing about animal portraits is getting the likeness. Owners know which is their dog, cat horse, budgie or whatever, but to many people it's just another dog, cat horse, budgie. You can paint the exact colour, fur pattern, stance etc but if there is just one element of the head out of proportion with another, then the likeness wont be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 That's a very good painting. Thanks. A friend did it. It's the first time she has done a dog portrait in oils and we are really pleased with the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchdickason Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 I had this done of Ollie when she went 2 March last year, it is a print of a picture on canvas, 18 inches square only cost about £20. Butch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 I don't doubt the dog is a cracker. I just don't particularly like the painting - the eyes in particular. I can see what you mean along with other odd dimensions but it's all subjective and in the eye of the beholder. this is a bit like the reflection of the window on the tv screen that you never noticed and now you cant see the tv for the reflection. Unfortunately for this thread it may have put other posters off showing their pictures for fear of some bright spark criticizing the beloved pet. I notice that there was a nice picture of a spaniel that has been removed from the thread. shame that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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