The Story Behind Millie’s Portrait
Nicholas was delighted when Lana Sims from the UK purchased a gift voucher for her husband at Christmas with a portrait of their Bull Terrier Millie in mind. In the New Year, Ashley got in touch and sent over a number of superb photos of Millie sitting in the grass with a hedgerow behind her.
We love receiving a wide selection of photos as it helps Nicholas capture not just the likeness but also the unique personality and character of your dog. We typically work from one main image for the pose and use others for extra detail and feel.
Ashley asked if the fencing in the background could be removed while retaining the natural countryside setting. As you can see in the final painting above, Millie looks right at home in her rural surroundings. The portrait has a contemporary feel with its open composition, and we think it turned out beautifully.
