"Caught In the Act"

[BYart]

I had posted this in Just Showing, but then I decided to change the title and do a few other changes. Now I think I am finished.
It's an 8 x 10 Pastel painting on ampersandbord.
The subject is an cute little Spinone Italiano breed puppy. Ref. photo contributed by Tracy Davies/Monticani Spinoni. As I hadn't seen this breed in person, I found this one challenging. Thankfully, the breeder of this pup gave me a thumbs up as to correctness of breed type.
I just loved this little guy's expression and had to paint it!
CC's welcomed!

[Singular]

Oooooooooooh, that is fantastic Barb, You are getting really good at the dog portrait thing.

[BYart]

Oooooooooooh, that is fantastic Barb, You are getting really good at the dog portrait thing.

Thank you kindly Joe! Happy you like! I am striving to reach a new level in my work, and I think this one has made a small step in that direction.

I'm doing a huge series of this breed(I am hoping to paint and sketch approx. 15 of this breed), so I am sure by the time I'm done(assuming I finish ), you all will be tired of looking at the Spinone Italiano.
I'm starting my second, will post in WIP.
Thanks for viewing!

[oilpainter2247]

wow barb you have came a long way ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,this is just wonderful . very nice

[jenn_iam]

truly excellent, Barb! WAy to go!

[BYart]

wow barb you have came a long way ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,this is just wonderful . very nice

Mike!!! How wonderful to hear from you! Thank you so much for your kind comment Mike. you are one of those artists that has helped me to grow, through your encouragement and helpful comments.

[BYart]

truly excellent, Barb! WAy to go!

Thanks so much Jenn! Truly appreciated!

[oilpainter2247]

what a kind thing to say barb ,,,,,,,,,,,,,i have missed you and everone here ,it is just finding the time . been so busy you no over the last year . but it was so nice to see what my old friends here have painted ............this sure is wonderful barb ,you have made yourself one hell of a artsit for sure . i will be back soon after i get my next show done on friday and work itself .........


you have a wonderful day k and talk soon again :>)

[bergina]

Absoluty beautiful.
Al

[BYart]

Mike-
Good Luck at your show!!!! I wish you all the best my friend, you are so deserving of all the best!

Al-
Thank you.

[ehoeveler]

Precious and wonderful!

[SidneyEileen]

Fantastic job! To me, it looks like everything a pet portrait should be, detailed, precise, and full of life, especially the eyes. I look forward to seeing the rest of the series.

The only thing I can see that might be improved is the nose, which looks a little flat compared to the rest of the drawing. That's getting very nit-picky, though.