Black Lab Portrait - in Black & White
Featured in Cats & Dogs – April 10, 2009
I took the original Color version, converted to black and white, adjusted the tones and gave the background a textured finish.
Every single piece of hair on the dog was painted & blended with watercolor and airbrushes. Work completed using Photoshop, Corel Painter X and a Wacom Tablet.
Color version
Black Frame with Bright White Matting
Pet Portraits
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Black Lab Portrait - in Black & White belongs to the following groups:
Animal Portraits, Cats and Dogs (1 artwork per day), Ebony and Ivory, Mixed Media, Paws n Claws <3 per day><Domestic cats & dogs only> and Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Renee Dawson
Beve Brown-Clark
OMG..flip’n A!!! thud and double that cause Lynnie would thud too!! I love this in black and white…such a rich tone on tone…its beeeeeautiful!
Renee Dawson replied
You are so good to me Bevie. Thank you sweetie! xo
Von McKnelly
Your the top dog when it comes to creating such an emotional puppy portrait.
Those eyes are so soulful it hurts! Cool beans Renee…did you show it to him/her? lol
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Von. Unfortunately, it’s not my dog. I have to take advantage of photo ops with all my friend’s dogs…lol
Daniel J. McCa...
Too cute! Looks fantastic in b/w! Super work, Renee!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Daniel!
Marion Cullen
Beautiful conversion.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you Marion.
David Clarke
Wonderful treatment to a superb portrait. Well done, Renee, it’s captivating.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much David!
BarbaraManis
Wonderful work, wonderful treatment. SUPERB!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Barbara!
Heather Rivet...
both fantastic
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Heather :)
Johnny S
Glorious capture. The B&W works really well Renee.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Johnny!
Lynda McDonald
excellent in bk & wh, gotta luv it, great work
Renee Dawson replied
Thanks Mom! xo
Evita
Beautiful image !!!! :D
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Evita!
SandyK
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Sandy!
Karen Tillotson
Congrats on your feature! Well deserved…the black & white is outstanding! Such a gorgeous portrait of a beautiful dog!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Karen!
Susanne Correa
Beautiful! ...very well done Renee
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Susanne :)
DJ LeMay
I just can’t decide which version I like better… doesn’t matter… they’re both marvelous!! I love the background in this one… and how with the lack of color the dog’s eyes and coat GLOW!! MAGIC!!!
calves
well done Renee!!!
fantastic work:)
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Claudia!
Susanne Correa
please join us at the Paws n Claws group
Lisa Roberts
Beautiful Renee!
Lisa x
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Lisa :)
Lyle Hatch
A masterful portrait! It must be nice to have a dog that sits still! I have an 8-month-old Jack Russell terrier and most times, he is just a blur! :-))
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Lyle. This was a friend’s dog and he was tuckered out after having a lengthy swim :)
Susanne Correa