Portrait of 2 dogs – first commission in 2021

Introducing portrait of Larry & Libby- my first completed in 2021 commission. After the reference photo was approved – I changes slightly dogs poses to make better composition, and I replaced a simple sofa on the photo with more elegant as my client wanted. I searched Internet for styles of sofas and was inspired. AtContinue reading “Portrait of 2 dogs – first commission in 2021”

Beginning of dogs portrait- first commission in 2021

I am beginning my first painting in 2021- commission of a portrait of two adorable dogs. This is just a beginning stage where I am defining shapes of the eyes and face of one of the dogs. Will post complete painting soon. To see art for sale by Tatiana Rugers –>Follow my posts here andContinue reading “Beginning of dogs portrait- first commission in 2021”

New portrait commission. Dr.Scolaro

It was a tremendous honor to be commissioned by the hospital to paint that portrait of Dr.Scolaro. I never met him in real life and painted that portrait using several photos of him sent to me by the hospital. Yesterday I met with Brenda Baker- Brandon Hospital representative at the frame store to reveal theContinue reading “New portrait commission. Dr.Scolaro”

Eyes of new portrait-commission. Under-painting step

When painting a portrait after sketching it I always start working on eyes. There are many ways you can start developing a portrait. Why I choose eyes? May be because they connect me to a soul of the person I paint? Beginning of my new painting- commission. Under-painting step. To see art by Tatiana RugersContinue reading “Eyes of new portrait-commission. Under-painting step”

Birthday cat portrait

Today was that cat’s birthday and I was reminded by owners about that portrait of him which I pained several years ago. What a handsome cat! To see art by Tatiana Rugers –>Follow my posts here and on Instagram–>