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Pet Portraits: A Sweet Cat and a Golden Retreiver

ByMaggie Hurley

[spb_single_image image=”6020″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” lightbox=”yes” link_target=”_self” fullwidth=”no” width=”1/2″ el_position=”first”][/spb_single_image] [spb_text_block title=”A couple recent commissions” pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/2″ el_position=”last”] Golden Retriever Pet Portrait This was one of the more interesting commissions I’ve received. The recipient: a blind man. This golden retriever was the faithful seeing eye dog for his whole life. When he passed, I was…

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Clarice: A Dog Portrait

ByMaggie Hurley

[spb_single_image image=”6013″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” lightbox=”yes” link_target=”_self” fullwidth=”no” width=”1/2″ el_position=”first”][/spb_single_image] [spb_text_block title=”Clarice – A Dog Portrait” pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/2″ el_position=”last”] I had so much fun working on this dog portrait painting. Clarice is a rescue dog. She was adopted by a super sweet couple over on the east coast. And yes, she’s named after Clarice Starling…

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Children’s portrait: It’s not done yet!

ByMaggie Hurley

[spb_single_image image=”5031″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” lightbox=”yes” link_target=”_self” fullwidth=”no” width=”1/2″ el_position=”first”] Process… stages 1-3 [/spb_single_image] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/2″ el_position=”last”] A Sneak Peak: Children’s Portrait Here’s a glimpse into the process of a portrait that I’ve been commissioned to paint. I forget how much I love painting little kids. There’s something about all the hope and joy…

Portrait Special
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Portrait Special

ByMaggie Hurley

Through the end of this month, I’m offering amazingly affordable portraits. For just $100, I’ll take a photo and turn it into a beautiful little treasure (9″ x 12″ graphite on paper). Little ones, pets, or yourself. Just fill out the form below and we’ll talk details. Offer good through the end of June, 2013….

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Daydreamer

ByMaggie Hurley

Daydreamer2011Acrylic on Panel 10″ x 10″ A slight continuation from the ladies I painted last year, I’m turning my focus toward trying to capture the wistfulness in daydreamers… the hope and quiet happiness that springs eternal in people of all ages.

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A Bunny, A Girl, and A Pup

ByMaggie Hurley

My last plush for awhile… cuddly bunny! My initial attempt at a self-portrait. I look soooo serious. I’m finding the process strange – it’s hard to resist the urge to ultra-pretty myself up, but I feel like I do my best to make sure my other subjects “glow”, so why shouldn’t I apply the same…

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