"Sadie" is for Kim and Gary, who commissioned the painting for Gary's parents. The adorable Sadie is a five-year-old Wheaten terrier and their "baby" since they have no kids at home.
There was a debate about the composition. Kim wanted a shoulder up shot, which would show the fluffiness of Sadie's face and the kindness of her eyes. On the other hand, Gary suggested a full body painting with the outdoor background. His parents take Sadie on walks along the Eno River in North Carolina many times each week, so such a painting would be more meaningful to them. Following Gary's suggestion, I combined two pictures: one with Sadie's head slightly tilted, which I cropped to zoom in on the head, and another with the rock bed background.
"Sadie" is for Kim and Gary, who commissioned the painting for Gary's parents. The adorable Sadie is a five-year-old Wheaten terrier and their "baby" since they have no kids at home.
There was a debate about the composition. Kim wanted a shoulder up shot, which would show the fluffiness of Sadie's face and the kindness of her eyes. On the other hand, Gary suggested a full body painting with the outdoor background. His parents take Sadie on walks along the Eno River in North Carolina many times each week, so such a painting would be more meaningful to them. Following Gary's suggestion, I combined two pictures: one with Sadie's head slightly tilted, which I cropped to zoom in on the head, and another with the rock bed background.