Pet Portrait: Callie and Chloe the German Shepherds

FINALLY finished my first pet portrait of the new year. As if my stomach isn't enough, there's nothing like developing more frequent headaches and migraines to really put a damper on my ability to function normally. But no more excuses, I'm back! Glad it's with one of my favorite breeds, too!

Original Photos: I actually had to mashup two different images to create my reference photo for this one. Luckily I have a friend skilled in Photoshop to help out, taking the heads from one photo and putting them on the bodies of another.

...That sounds much creepier and gross when written out....

Paper Used: Strathmore Premium Recycled Drawing Paper (400 Series) cut to 11×14″

Prismacolor Colored Pencils Used:

White - PC938
10% Cool Grey - PC1059
30% Cool Grey - PC1061
50% Cool Grey - PC1063
70% Cool Grey - PC1065
90% Cool Grey - PC1067
Black - PC935
Pale Sage - PC1089
Celadon Green - PC1020
Moss Green - PC1097
Olive Green - PC911
Dark Green - PC908
Deco Pink - PC1014
Pink Rose - PC1018
Rosy Beige - PC1019
Clay Rose - PC1017
Cream - PC914
Eggshell - PC140
Ginger Root - PC1084
Beige Sienna - PC1080
Light Umber - PC941
Sienna Brown - PC945
Dark Brown - PC946
Dark Umber - PC947
10% French Grey - PC1068
30% French Grey - PC1070
50% French Grey - PC1072
70% French Grey - PC1074
90% French Grey - PC1076

Progress Pics

Time Spent: 30 hours and 50 minutes

Up Next: Next I am working on a portrait for someone's sister, so I'll be keeping it a secret until it's gifted just in case it's a surprise. Your one hint is it's a small dog. Let the speculation run rampant!

Until next time! Lauren H.
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