PUG WIP and Finished

[journey341]

Hi gang,

It's been some time since I've been here. Like more than a year or so! My life has turned upside down in that time (lost my jobs in mortgage banking and no I wasn't one of the "bad guys"... I left BECAUSE of the bad guys. :) ) And have spent the last year learning what is REALLY important in life when the money is not flowing....:heart:

And after moving through the anger, shock and frustration of living a new life outside the workforce, I have found a new inner drive to devote myself 100% to my artwork again. I built my own website (the other was done by a friend who really didn't put much into it), got brochures, cards, made contacts with stores and shops etc. etc.

And as a debut to my new "coming out" I completed a drawing that I have wanted to do for 3 years. It's just a head/shoulder portrait of a pug. But it has much significance to me. I had a friend who loved pugs and I so wanted to gift him with a drawing of one.. but life happens and I didn't get around to it and then he died. :(

So Nov. was the 3 year anniversary of his death and as a memorial to him, I finally completed his drawing. Here are some progress shots and the finished product.

Oh and the good news is, I got my first commission order in over 2 years yesterday! This guy wants a portrait of his wife... AND THEIR TWO PUGS! HAHAHA! So good thing I just got good practice at drawing them! I'm so happy to be "back at it" again.

Jodie

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Dec-2008/3533-pug1.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Dec-2008/3533-WIP_pug_2.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Dec-2008/3533-wip_pug_3.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Dec-2008/3533-pug4.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Dec-2008/3533-pug6.jpg

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/13-Dec-2008/3533-pug.jpg

[Donna69001]

What an adorable little pug...I keep expecting to see that tongue pop out of it's mouth. Congrats on your commission.

[Kathrin G.]

what a gorgeous piece of art :clap: I love it :thumbsup:
life has the habit of turning you upside down, but it looks like you got out on a brighter side, so well done to you. And well done on the commission :thumbsup:

edited to add, I just had a look trough your previous posts on WC and I had to pick up my jaw from the floor. This is realism in its finest :clap: :clap: :clap: love the one of the Hand holding the rocks. Just fantastic.

[michaeleric]

Banking's loss is art's gain. A wonderful portrait. :clap: I love that little tongue. :p

[kennychaffin]

Ooh! I really like this! Great job! Sorry for your troubles, but from the looks of this you are in a better place!

[crazyboutart]

That is soo cute...Its a beautiful drawing...very realistic..:clap: :clap: :clap:

[jennaboo88]

I'm sorry to hear about you struggles. Art has a way of soothing and comforting one in times of hardship, doesn't it? I've found drawing essential to keep from going crazy sometimes.

Your pug is amazing!! I always wanted a Pug...maybe someday...
I love the touch of gray in BG. It's just the right amount of dark to compliment the subject. Beautiful, beautiful work!!:clap: :clap:

[SparrowHawk7]

Nice job! Very good textures and tones.

[journey341]

Thank you everyone! You know, I really don't feel "bad" now for the job loss. I couldn't say that even 3 months ago but it's amazing how life has the ability to transform your perspective sometimes. Usually through "trial by fire" but whatever works, ya know? :wink:

I am so much more peaceful now, being out of that chaotic environment. And God bless that my husband has enough income to keep us going (albeit with a LOT of financial rearranging, letting go of things we "thought" we needed etc to reduce the monthly budget). Life has become much simpler now and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

So now it's about my NEW job...getting up every day and knowing I can draw to my hearts content while my kids are at school, (I have 3 more drawings started besides the commission I will be doing!), listen to my favorite tunes, stop to scritch scratch my yorkies every once in a while... yea. Isn't that the kind of time we all DREAM about having?

Careful what you ask for, ya just might get it. :wink:

Jodie