Bearded Collie

Stephie Butler

Bearded Collie

Pure Watercolour on Arches 140lb , W/N paints.

“Bearded Collie” was painted in my studio from one of my of my own photographs. I was very happy with the likeness I achieved.

At first I wasn’t sure how to approach it, being a lot of white, and not wanting to get bogged down with every hair. So I tackled it by painting the darks I saw between the main fur.

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Bearded Collie by Stephie Butler
Bearded Collie by Stephie Butler
  • Marion Chapman

    Marion Chapman

    superb use of watercolour. love his nose.

  • Susan Moss

    Susan Moss

    Super work, he is a dog with character!

  • Corinne Pouzet

    Corinne Pouzet

    I like this one which is just suggested – with the few lines – but produce such an expressive picture !!
    Well done you are so talented !

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Hahaha! Looks like moi Bailey before a haircut! Great painting!

  • Stephie Butler

    Stephie Butler

    Thanks everyone.

    Marion, I just started with his nose and worked outwards from there..

    Susan.He does have so much character, almost like a child at the terrible 2’s stage :)

    Thanks Corinne , I find the hardest point is knowing where to stop.

    Krys. She never has their hair cut, oh what a mess after muddy walks….:)

  • Donna Ridgway

    Donna Ridgway

    I love the simplicity of this. Yet you can see his personality shining through!

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Many thanks Donna…really appreciated

  • Laura Barber-Riley

    Laura Barber-R...

    Fabulous, I too love the simplicity!

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thanks so much Laura….

  • penspapers

    penspapers

    This is so well done. A new favorite of mine…!

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thank you so much….

  • Rachelle Dyer

    Rachelle Dyer

    so little detail yet your mind fills everything else in!
    lovely work!

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thank you Rachelle…

  • Leslie Gustafson

    Leslie Gustafson

    Such a great job of creating something wonderful simply!!

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Many thanks Leslie….

  • Barbara Applegate

    Barbara Applegate

    This so simple and so complete. Great job

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    Your so loose with your water color here…and it’s great!!

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thank you Margaret, much appreciated…..

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa

  • Renee Hubbard Fine Art Photography

    Renee Hubbard ...

    Love this. It’s so sweet.

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thank you Renee, i really appreciate your comment…..

  • Misti Hymas

    Misti Hymas

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thank you so much for this feature..It’s always been one of my favourite paintings, it’s truly appreciated…..

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    beautiful dogs and a lovely rendition of this pretty bearded collie (big smile)
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    now don’t be a stranger … come visit often at Creative Cards ... we’re looking forward to seeing more of your work
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    you also might like to check out the new forums too (big smile) especially the one on Promoting Our Work! (big smile)
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    AND don’t forget to read the groups messages – important stuff! (big smile)
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    ps. please remember NO PHOTOS or PHOTO MANIPULATION allowed in group .. AND only one posted card per day! thank you (smile)

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Oh WOW….2 features in 1 day…Thank you so much….and to all hosts for all their valuable time…It’s so appreciated….

  • katymckay

    katymckay

    Big ..CONGRATULATIONS!!!!Stephie..super painting..such character..well done cathy XX

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thanks so much Cathy..I’ve always loved this painting, It was one of those that seem to just happen…

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    congradulations on your feature

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thanks so much Gabbiel….

  • Shirley Hirst

    Shirley Hirst

    What a sweetie! Many congrats on your feature!

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thanks Shirley….

  • Shirley Hirst

    Shirley Hirst

    PS. I should say FEATURES, well deserved too, delightful work!

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thanks again Shirley.he is one of my favourites, and I’ll be keeping this one to look back on to compare with as I improve….Hopefully :)

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thank you so much for the feature…..

  • owlspook

    owlspook

    you’re most welcome Stephie (big smile) .. and congrats on all your features for this lovely work (big smile)

  • Stephie Butler replied

    A big thank you …...

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback


    Congratulations..you have been featured in the First Things Group

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thanks so much Janis, this is really appreciated….....Sorry for being so late in replying, having a hard time keeping up with everything at the moment..

  • Jim Phillips

    Jim Phillips

    Stephie, I just love this piece. Automatic favorite for me. Congrats on “ALL” the features, that’s pretty impressive.

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thanks so much Jim… It’s one of my favourites as well..really appreciate you commenting.

  • Carolyn Bishop

    Carolyn Bishop

    Beautiful! Wow!

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thanks so much Carolyn….

  • Susanne Correa

    Susanne Correa

  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thanks you so much for this, and a special thanks to everyone who took the time to vote as well… It’s always such an honour to be in the top ten….

  • K Bock

    K Bock

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  • Stephie Butler replied

    Thank you so much for this, and to everyone who voted, it’s really appreciated…...

  • sfoxphotography

    sfoxphotography 23 days ago

    Just…
    ...i love it…
    kind regards
    xsx

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