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Schnauzers

Here are two examples of the same type of dog.
 One is a close up and the other is full body.
I think the close up photos bring more to the painting, because you can get more expression in the details.

Sara (we miss you)
10" x 8"
oil on canvas

This painting could work out better if it was larger (more detail).
Standard Schnauzer
12" x 9"
oil on wood board (birch)

I am also more partial to the first painting because Sara was my first dog as a grown up. She was awesome! Even if she always had a sad, upset face. It took at least three paintings of her before I got it just right. That expression is pure Sara.


 

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