Purlene by Andrea Zuill
Some of my first needlework samples I ever posted where portraits of dogs.
Maggie by Andrea Zuill
I am a little dog crazy and these portraits where great fun.
I even got a commission to do the piece above. And, yes, that is the actual dog’s expression.
I have decided to try another dog portrait. This one will be of a dog named Button. Button is a terrier mix that was adopted from the Humane Society by friends of mine. I will post some of my steps I take to create a portait. Button will be the first hairy dog I have ever done. Wish me luck.
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yeah, these are okay…
Seriously, these are amazing. I love pet portraits, I’ve a friend who does them in linocut and another who does oils. I just love when the personality shows through and you have definately captured these pups’!
Oh my goodness! How adorable are they?!?!
I really enjoy your art and these are wonderful portraits!
wow – they are fantastic. Really love the detail
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I have an embroidery nerd question – what outline stitch are you using? Is it stem stitch? I am dipping my toes in the vast ocean of free embroidery, and as a childhood cross stitcher I am finding choosing stitches a real challenge! Partly because I am not as neat as I would like, so I am always disattisfied with how they look. But I don’t want to get in a stitch rut, so I’m always interested in other people’s choices!
Wow! I love your drawings and the little dog portraits are wonderful. I especially love the chihuahua. I have a little guy myself and would love to see him done up in thread. I look forward to reading more of your blog.
I LOVE your drawings! so expressive.
Maggie looks beautiful. Is she a retriever?
And for the angry dog, I think the flames you put around it was a nice touch. Tells the whole story!
Finally, I knew a dog named “Button”. Lived in Brampton, Ontario