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English Mastiff Mixed Media on Art Boardac ink, watercolor & color pencil on a cold-pressed watercolor panel (3/8″ thick) 5″ x 5″ Commissioned Portrait Click here for a “zoomable” image Ann created another portrait of Brutus. Click on the image … Continue reading →

Australian Cattle Dog Mixed Media on Art Board™ ink, watercolor & color pencil on a cold-pressed watercolor panel (3/8″ thick) 4″ x 4″ Read Ann’s blog post to see the reference photo and in-progress images Copyright 2011, Ann Ranlett searchdogs

Short-eared Owl Mixed Media on Ampersand Claybordac, 3/4″ Cradled ink, watercolor, color pencil 5″ x 5″ Reference photo provided by Sandy O’Bleness _________________________________ See in-progress stages of this drawing in Ann’s Facebook album, starting with this image. Copyright 2015, Ann … Continue reading →

Ann works from photos. Whenever possible, she visits her subjects to take the photos. Not only does that allow her to get to know the animal better, but she’s able to photograph aA characteristic pose that will allow her to … Continue reading →

Categorized by media: Scratchboard ac Pencil ac Watercolor ac Mixed Media Click on any image to view a larger image Scratchboard dan, qs, percheron power, baby face, fuzzdorable, rocky, pinto filly show goat, homer ______________________________________________ Pencil jen, lawnmower attachment ______________________________________________ … Continue reading →

Categorized by media: Scratchboard ac Pencil (Graphite & Color) ac Watercolor ac Mixed Media Click on any of the images below to view a larger image Scratchboard A Wonkers the mouser Pencil merlin, chaucer, mr fatty, feline intensity, Watercolor Oliver, … Continue reading →

Irish Wolfhound Mixed Media on Ampersand Claybord™ (ink, watercolor, color pencil) Commissioned Portrait 7″x9″ Read Ann’s blog post to see the reference photo and some of the steps in creating this portrait. Copyright 2011, Ann Ranlett searchdogs

Method: Ann works from photos. Whenever possible, she visits her subjects to take the photos. Not only does that allow her to get to know the animal better, but she’s able to photograph a characteristic pose with good detail that … Continue reading →

Categorized by media: Scratchboard – Pencil (Graphite & Color) – Watercolor – Mixed Media Click on any image to view a larger image Scratchboard ______________________________________________  Pencil: Graphite & Color ______________________________________________ Watercolor     ______________________________________________ Mixed Media   ______________________________________________ “The great pleasure of … Continue reading →

“Sunny Goat” Young Pygmy Goat Mixed Media on Watercolor Art Board ink, watercolor & color pencil on a cold-pressed watercolor panel 4″ x 4″ _________________________________ Visit Ann’s Blog for more info about this painting and to see the reference photo. … Continue reading →