Watercolor Portrait: Clara and Pavlov

by | May 9, 2010 | Animal art, Art studio, Child portraits, Paintings, Pet portraits, Portraits, Watercolor | 6 comments

watercolor child and pet portrait of girl and dog

"Clara and Pavlov," portrait on watercolor canvas, 12 x 12"

Finally finished the portrait of my daughter Clara and our dog Pavlov.  This is the first and last time I’ll ever attempt to paint watercolor on canvas.  Unfortunately I forget what brand watercolor canvas it was – I think Fredrix.  I had a very hard time achieving the depth of tone I wanted, and the paint often seemed to wash off with subsequent layering.  I like the watercolor boards a lot better!

But I am glad to have caught my daughter’s affection for Pavlov! 🙂

6 Comments

  1. lindahalcombfineart
    lindahalcombfineart on May 9, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    This a very affectionate, loving portrait. A really valuable gift to yourself for Mother’s Day?!!

    • Anne
      Anne on May 13, 2010 at 8:04 pm

      Thanks, Linda! Yes, I suppose it is!

  2. lesliepaints
    lesliepaints on May 9, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    I tried canvas one time, also. I’m leaving that to the acrylic and oil painters. This is beautiful and soft, Anne. Love it!

    • Anne
      Anne on May 13, 2010 at 8:11 pm

      Thanks, Leslie. I’ll second that. I think I have one or two more in the closet – sounds like a good excuse to drag out the oils!

  3. John Mattson
    John Mattson on May 10, 2010 at 8:28 am

    Beautiful. I can only imagine how much better it looks in person.

    • Anne
      Anne on May 13, 2010 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks, John!