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English Springer Spaniel Watercolor on Yupo, with a touch of color pencil 4.5″ x 5.5″ Original donated to Auburn Area Animal Rescue Foundation (AAARF) Copyright 2011, Ann Ranlett searchdogs

Ann’s Border Collie, Magpie, and Eight of Her Favorite Things! Watercolor on Yupo (synthetic paper) 4.5″ x 6″ Copyright 2006, Ann Ranlett searchdogs watercolor

Mixed Breed Watercolor on Yupo with a touch of color pencil 4″x4″ ________________ Ernie appeared on the cover of the August 2013 edition of the Roseville Granite Bay Rocklin Style Magazine Copyright 2012, Ann Ranlett searchdogs

Ann’s Dog, Patch, the Border Collie Mix Watercolor on Yupo, with a touch of color pencil 3″ x 6″ Copyright 2009, Ann Ranlett searchdogs

English Mastiff Commissioned Portrait Watercolor on Yupo, with a touch of color pencil 5″ x 7.5″ Ann created another portrait of Brutus. Click on the image to find out more Copyright 2011, Ann Ranlett searchdogs watercolor

Chihuahua Watercolor on Yupo, with a touch of color pencil 4″ x 4″ This portrait was not a commission. In looking at the photo, Ann came up with the title “Velvet” and then painted this perky little dog in colors … Continue reading →

Greyhound Commissioned Portrait Watercolor on Yupo, with a touch of color pencil 8″ x 8″ See the reference photo and in-progress steps in Ann’s blog post. Copyright 2009, Ann Ranlett searchdogs watercolor

“Jack & Red Horse” Australian Cattle Dog Watercolor on Yupo, with a touch of color pencil 5.5″ x 10″ Read more about this portrait and see the reference photo on Ann’s Blog. Copyright 2009, Ann Ranlett searchdogs

Great Dane Commissioned Portrait Ampersand Claybordac, with watercolor for eye 5″ x 7″ _________________________________ See stages of this drawing in Ann’s Facebook album, starting with this image Reference photo provided by Sandy O’Bleness. Copyright 2012, Ann Ranlett searchdogs

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 →