Dog memorial – J DeMaio Draws

Matting artwork

While my supply lasts I’m offering a mat for the 6 x 8” portraits at no extra cost. It’s a good time to consider giving one as a gift. A Mat not only protects the artwork from the glass, it enhances how it looks.

Using standard size paper

I like to use standard size paper because people can frame the pieces more easily then, but sometimes the photo does not fit well on the page as in the case below. I always leave a 1 inch border, but in this case, leaving an inch above, and below, left more than an inch ofContinue reading “Using standard size paper”

Doodles…

I’m not talking about the kind you do with a . pencil on a pad. I’m talking, Labra, or Cocker, or Golden. For me, they are the hardest dogs to draw because of their short curly hair. I never feel like I know what I’m doing, but in the end it always somehow comes together.Continue reading “Doodles…”

Judgment errors

If you’ve read the previous post you know that sometimes I am wrong. 😳😂 Above is another case in point. When I got this photo I thought… I wish the dogs eyes were open. When I finished the portrait I thought… I’m so glad I didn’t talk my client out of using this.❤️ Love howContinue reading “Judgment errors”

A Lot of Fun

All this fur and hair… how could I not have fun drawing this. I honestly didn’t want to stop. My favorite part? The wispy stray hairs you can barely see but lend so much to the piece’s realism. A really clear photo made this a very pleasant experience. ❤️

A Different Support

I gessoed paper and tried that as a support. I like working on it a lot but I’m not sure about the results… I kind of like them, it reminds me of an oil painting. they definitely have a different look. What do you think?

When You Can’t Stop Drawing

This was supposed to be an 11×14” drawing. Below you can see where it should have ended. But well, you know what happens… I go into a trance like state drawing fur! LOL I wound up extending this baby to the end of the 12×16” paper it was drawn on. The client got a bargain.Continue reading “When You Can’t Stop Drawing”