Patsy the dog. Oil on canvas, 20x16in (51x40cm), private commission, not for sale.
If you would like to commission a portrait of a pet, email me for a quotation. I am willing to work from photographs, but prefer to take them myself, since then I can gain a clearer understanding of the character of the pet, include other objects or scenery associated with your pet and with you, and generally chat with you about your requirements. London area. As always, email me for details. Some people think portraits of pets are not proper art. Those people should acquaint themselves with the work of Stubbs. Gainsborough and Van Dyck did them too.
All images copyright 1999 Martin Dace