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Comment on Willy Wagtail – Bird painting by Jack Russell Terrier | Pet Portrait Painting | Dog Paintings

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Cavalier KC Spaniel | Pet Portrait Painting | Dog Paintings — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:56:39 +0000

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Bosco at the Beach | Labrador Painting | Dog Paintings — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:52:58 +0000

Comment on Dachshund | Pet Portrait Painting by Danielle Jolly

Danielle Jolly — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:51:24 +0000

Ace work. You have made a new devotee.

Comment on South West Images | Animal and Landscape Photography by Cherie

Cherie — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:51:57 +0000

Michelle,

I just found you through Twitter and am so glad I did! Your art and photography are absolutely stunning! I love your style, bold and rich colors, wonderful subject matter, just superb! I am enjoying looking through your beautiful site.

You are truly Blessed!

Cherie
Cherie’s Art

Comment on Jack Russell Terrier | Pet Portrait Painting by Julie

Julie — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:13:04 +0000

Ball obsessed? (my ‘Doc’ is!)

Comment on More site updates by Matthew Krinner

Matthew Krinner — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:56:49 +0000

I’m really loving your posts, please keep them coming, Thank You.

Comment on Dachshund | Pet Portrait Painting by Three Dachshunds

Three Dachshunds — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:33:10 +0000

Hi Michelle,

I tried to use that feature before and never got the same results as you did. I don’t seem to have the same control with the mouse as I do with a brush. You certainly do!

Comment on Tropical Floral Abstract Painting – Bird of Paradise by original art

original art — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:26:09 +0000

Interesting and informative, thanks for sharing.

Comment on “Storm Coming” acrylic seascape painting by abstract paintings

abstract paintings — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:05:02 +0000

I like the contours in your abstract paintings, it flows calmly and represents harmony. The colours are exceptional too, well done and thanks for sharing.

Comment on Models wanted | Free Perth Children’s Photo Sessions by Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:03:17 +0000

Hello – I was just wondering if you are still interested in child models. I have an 8 month old who would love to be photographed. Regards, Danielle

Comment on Standardbred Winter Gala Show – Horse Photographer by Afrika

Afrika — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:39:32 +0000

These horses are simply stunning! They show Standardbreds in a whole new light.

Comment on Ready to Run | Horse Racing Art by lay

lay — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:07:15 +0000

awesome

Comment on Ready to Run | Horse Racing Art by Theresa111

Theresa111 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:37:40 +0000

… am really glad to have stopped by. I will linger for a while to see more of your work. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Ready to Run | Horse Racing Art by Theresa11

Theresa11 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:36:27 +0000

Your work is so very good! The details, hues and highlights are wonderful.

Comment on Ready to Run | Horse Racing Art by Cutting Horse Portrait | Equine Art | Horse Paintings by Michelle Wrighton

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Ready to Run | Horse Racing Art | Horse Paintings by Michelle Wrighton — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:36:58 +0000

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Bosco at the Beach | Labrador Pet Portrait | Dog Paintings — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:44:23 +0000

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Jack Russell Terrier | Pet Portrait Painting | Dog Paintings — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:42:13 +0000

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Cavalier KC Spaniel | Pet Portrait Painting | Dog Paintings — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:39:57 +0000

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WIP – German Shepherd Dog in charcoal | Dog Paintings — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:24:55 +0000

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog – Graphite Pet Portrait | Dog Paintings — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:18:42 +0000

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Tia: Black Shar-Pei pet portrait in pastel | Dog Paintings — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:06:44 +0000

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Article: All About Pastels | Dog Paintings — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:03:40 +0000

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Gilley – Rescue Greyhound Dog Pet Portrait | Dog Paintings — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:02:24 +0000

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Shiba Inu and Shar Pei Pet Portraits | Dog Paintings — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:58:27 +0000

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Moe – Pug Pet Portrait Painting in Acrylics | Dog Paintings — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:45:27 +0000

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WIP – Rhodesian Ridgeback in charcoal | Dog Paintings — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:41:21 +0000

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WIP – Precious in Pink, Pug in oils | Dog Paintings — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:40:10 +0000

Comment on Boyup Brook Images | Landscape Photography by ‘Intense’ Tabby cat art in pastel and colour pencil | Cat Paintings by Michelle Wrighton

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Comment on Boyup Brook Images | Landscape Photography by WIP We Three Kings – Part II | Cat Paintings by Michelle Wrighton

WIP We Three Kings – Part II | Cat Paintings by Michelle Wrighton — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:19:53 +0000

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Comment on Boyup Brook Images | Landscape Photography by Kirsty ~ Hamperific

Kirsty ~ Hamperific — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:46:34 +0000

I love the images of the dogs – they are gorgeous! And then I like the machinery image as well… ok, make that all of them. Well done!

Comment on Boyup Brook Images | Landscape Photography by Chloe

Chloe — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:49:32 +0000

I love your water mark it looks really profecional, i am really loving the picture of the flower it looks amazing well done

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Comment on Jack’s Sneak Peak | Perth Baby Photographer by Maree

Maree — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:26:35 +0000

Wow, he is adorable…. Those eyes are just so soulful….

Comment on Jack’s Sneak Peak | Perth Baby Photographer by Michelle Garthe

Michelle Garthe — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:26:12 +0000

What a cutie pie – he has gorgeous eyes! Looks like he had a great time.

Comment on Jumped ship…Nikon to Canon by Chakrapanye

Chakrapanye — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:48:48 +0000

interesting stuff!

Comment on Boyup Brook Images | Landscape Photography by MJPhoto

MJPhoto — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:15:33 +0000

Hi there- I love the rustic relics!

Comment on Jack’s Sneak Peak | Perth Baby Photographer by shana

shana — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:19:57 +0000

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Comment on Fremantle | Architechture Photography by Alexis

Alexis — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:53:04 +0000

These are lovely…so GRAND!!!

Comment on Mitchell and Kaden’s Sneak Peak | Perth Children’s Photography by Alexis

Alexis — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:08:58 +0000

Great captures and adorable boy!!! My family and I are visiting Perth in August…can’t wait! I’d love to know about the photography community there!!!

Comment on Standardbred Winter Gala Show – Horse Photographer by Stefanie

Stefanie — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:50:21 +0000

Beautiful!

Comment on Tatum’s Photo session | Perth Childrens Photography by Michelle Garthe

Michelle Garthe — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:33:59 +0000

What a cutie! She has such a sweet smile!

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Comment on Mitchell and Kaden’s Sneak Peak | Perth Children’s Photography by Melanie Kellermann

Melanie Kellermann — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:02:50 +0000

You have captured some beautiful moments!!! Well done!

Comment on The Twitter – Facebook Challenge by Russ Robinson

Russ Robinson — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:42:50 +0000

I completely agree with you about the confusion around how to properly leverage Facebook. I too struggle with wanting to post more stuff to my personal profile than my fan page, so if you figure out how to strike a good balance I’d love to hear your ideas. For now, my fan page is relatively static, and features pretty much the same content as my website. I’d like that to change, though, so I’m searching for ways to make it a livelier place that’s more interactive.

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Comment on WIP – German Shepherd Dog in charcoal by Jane

Jane — Sat, 09 May 2009 16:44:15 +0000

Hi,

Wonderful work. You got that talent everywhere….

More than anything,I love those eyes…They are so lively….pierces into our soul

Keep up your great work

Thanks

jane

Comment on Jumped ship…Nikon to Canon by petsafe

petsafe — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:13:52 +0000

That’s fascinating, wonderful camera. I wish to start a photography too after this school year, you are so inspiring.

Comment on Article: How To Pick a Puppy by Indoor Dogs: How Long Do Dogs Live? | Indoor Dogs Blog

Indoor Dogs: How Long Do Dogs Live? | Indoor Dogs Blog — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:18:03 +0000

[...] Article: How To Pick a Puppy | Michelle Wrighton Fine Art and … – Well dear readers, as you know from reading my previous post Adopting a Rescue Dog we will be adding a new dog to our family sometime in the hopefully not to distant future. Although the time is not right just yet, I can’t help myself and I have been looking at different dog rescue websites and doing a bit of a dog training refresher’ course (gotta be prepared – and yes I would have made a good boy scout. It really saddens me that there are just so many dogs (and other animals) in rescue because they have been treated as if they are disposable’ possessions. [...]

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The Right Dog Collar for Training | Indoor Dogs Blog — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:15:04 +0000

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Comment on Poll: Which dog breed would you like to see me paint next? by Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:32:34 +0000

No, unfortunately I havn’t got any good reference photos of great Danes, but if you have some that you would be willing for me to use, that would be great!

Comment on Poll: Which dog breed would you like to see me paint next? by Abz-Chelsea

Abz-Chelsea — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:29:40 +0000

Alas, no Great Danes

Comment on Article: ACEO’s – Art Cards, Editions and Originals by Paws In The Paint, Win a Print & Update | Michelle Wrighton Fine Art and Photography

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Comment on Tara – Cat Pet Portrait demo Part 2 by Funny Cat Drawings

Funny Cat Drawings — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:36:44 +0000

found your site on del.icio.us today and really liked it.. i bookmarked it and will be back to check it out some more later ..

Comment on Article: How To Pick a Puppy by apartment dog breeds

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Comment on And on the subject of Pugs… by Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:44:15 +0000

hi michelle!
thank you for stopping by my blog and saying hello. it is great to meet you. i love your work!
melissa

Comment on Article: How To Pick a Puppy by watch

watch — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:12:10 +0000

Good info on : How To Pick a Puppy . Thanks.

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More site updates | Michelle Wrighton Fine Art and Photography — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:55:06 +0000

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Comment on “Waiting” Bullmastiff pet portrait in colour pencil by Karen

Karen — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:37:46 +0000

I love this picture! It looks just like my dog, Mr. Wendle (the bullmastiff). The expression is priceless. How can I get a copy of this print for my wall?

Comment on Moe – Pug Pet Portrait Painting in Acrylics by Angel

Angel — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:16:13 +0000

Pugs are really cute. As far as I know, they are sociable and kind. Also, they love owners and follow them strictly.

Comment on Purebred Dog photos needed, can you help? by E Jonsson

E Jonsson — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:21:49 +0000

Just found your ad and wondered if you are still interested in pics of pure dogs? Thanks…

Comment on Article: Responsible Dog Ownership by Moneyhome

Moneyhome — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:12:02 +0000

Quote: Responsible dog ownership

Well yes, this info is … good is not the correct word. Awesome is more accurate.

Bookmark it!

Comment on Tara – Cat Pet Portrait demo Part 2 by funny cats

funny cats — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:43:09 +0000

Very nice! I love the detail. Your cat have very pretty eyes!

Comment on Article: How To Pick a Puppy by Chris

Chris — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:22:28 +0000

All very excellent points you made in your blog about adopting a dog. I’m also adding you to my contact list.

Comment on WIP3 Black Labrador Painting – Nearly Finished! by carol allen

carol allen — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:53:53 +0000

This is wonderful.. wish i had your know how..

Comment on Article: How To Pick a Puppy by Blog Carnival - Sunday September 2nd : Working with Pets - Start and Grow a Pet Business

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Comment on Article: Responsible Dog Ownership by Snoskred

Snoskred — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:58:12 +0000

Congrats on joining us!

Snoskred

Comment on Article: Responsible Dog Ownership by Megan from Imaginif

Megan from Imaginif — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:20:36 +0000

Hi Michelle
found you via the Carnival of Australia.
Thanks for joing us all. We hope to see you every fortnight.
Great art work here.

Comment on Tara – Cat Pet Portrait demo Part 2 by Roger Baillargeon

Roger Baillargeon — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:44:56 +0000

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Roger Bailargeon
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Comment on Article: Responsible Dog Ownership by August 29 Edition of the Carnival of Australia | Dipping into the Blogpond

August 29 Edition of the Carnival of Australia | Dipping into the Blogpond — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:11:14 +0000

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Comment on Article: Responsible Dog Ownership by The Artist

The Artist — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 08:45:38 +0000

Great blog, enjoyed the visit.

Comment on Article: Responsible Dog Ownership by michelle

michelle — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:41:42 +0000

Thankyou:) No i wasn’t, but after receiving your comment I wandered over there and have joined, it looks like a great community, thanks for letting me know about it.

Comment on Article: Responsible Dog Ownership by Snoskred

Snoskred — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:31:36 +0000

Wow, what a fantastic blog you have here! I love the art. I’m adding you to my new blogs I’m reading list.

Thanks for commenting on my blog, I may never have found you otherwise.

Are you a part of the Australian Blogs Community at Bumpzee? You should join if not.

Snoskred
http://www.snoskred.org/

Comment on Article: Responsible Dog Ownership by michelle

michelle — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:48:31 +0000

Thanks Belinda! I sent you a few more links for the squidoo blog as well.

Comment on My CafePress Giftshop items by michelle

michelle — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:42:09 +0000

Thankyou Finn, I really appreciate your comments on my work.

Comment on Article: Responsible Dog Ownership by Belinda Lindhardt

Belinda Lindhardt — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:17:56 +0000

Hi Michelle,

Just wanted to let you know i stopped by your blog, added your link to the squidoo and love you work you have lots more stuff happening since last time i was here great job

Comment on Final: We Three Kings Part II – Lion by Oil portraits

Oil portraits — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:07:07 +0000

The lion is awesome. I love lions, Nice!

Comment on Tara – Cat Macro pet portrait WIP on drafting film by Scrappy and Pebbles

Scrappy and Pebbles — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:23:03 +0000

thank you for visiting our blog. your art is absolutely fabulous

Comment on Final: We Three Kings Part II – Lion by Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:34:06 +0000

Thankyou Vienne! A glimpse into the animals thoughts and maybe sometimes even its soul is what motivates me to create most of my artwork. I feel a bit weird actually, so many people tell me that I have a gift or talent, but I am not so sure, its taken alot of time and practice (as in most of my life), I guess when you enjoy doing something so much, it makes it easier to keep persisting to improve and develop your skills.

Comment on Final: We Three Kings Part II – Lion by Vienne

Vienne — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:54:01 +0000

You do beautiful work! I love the detail in your portraits. I can almost feel what the animal is thinking. It must be wonderful to have your gift.

Comment on We Three Kings – Part I – Tiger by Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:08:35 +0000

Thanks everyone! Sandi, I have finally done another cat (Blink) and actually have two more on the drawing board. If remember to stop and take photos as i go, I will post them as WIP’s as well.

Leila, I agree about the darks and normally I would push the shadows a lot more because I like strong art with high contrast for impact. Unfortunately I ran out of tooth on the drafting film and it would not take any more pigment, but I am contemplating having a go at the back of the film to see if that will help darken the shadows.

Comment on We Three Kings – Part I – Tiger by Lelia Katherine Thomas

Lelia Katherine Thomas — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:02:56 +0000

Considering this was something new you were delving into, I think you did a wonderful job. The only critique I might have is that I think if the shadows/darker parts of the artwork were, well, darker, the piece would be generally stronger and stand out more.

Other than that, it looks perfect. Great structure!

Comment on We Three Kings – Part I – Tiger by Theresa111

Theresa111 — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:39:38 +0000

He is so approachable that you make me yearn to embrace him. I love cats … all kinds. Seems that getting the fur right is always a challenge. So I am sure you have a sense of fulfillment whenever you have completed a piece. You present quality portraits and you have captured the innate vulnerability of this magnificient tiger. It’s as if he knows he is something special but hasn’t quite realized it yet. Wonderful!

Please E-mail me about a project that I believe you would be perfect for. Thank you. “Sleeping Kitten – Dancing Dog!”

Comment on My CafePress Giftshop items by Finn

Finn — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:12:44 +0000

Your work is amazing! I’ll be checking back anxious for more.

Comment on We Three Kings – Part I – Tiger by Sandi Macdonald

Sandi Macdonald — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 14:48:02 +0000

I am so happy you finally did a cat! I watch your blog every day for updates and this is by far my favorite!

Comment on Gilley – Rescue Greyhound Dog Pet Portrait by biby

biby — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:05:35 +0000

I’m new here landed up searching blogs on resources on pets. cool blog you have here, keep it up. i’m also interested in dogs and do have a german shepherd named devil ( named after the phantom’s dog – i was a huge phantom fan in my childhood ) any way its nice to be here. i’ll be back some time later for more updates.

Warm Regards from India

you might find this series
on dogs in our blog interesting. do leave comments there. see ya.

Bijoy

Kerala, India

Comment on Gilley – Rescue Greyhound Dog Pet Portrait by pet portraits

pet portraits — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 05:55:31 +0000

I’m lousy with acrylics. I envy you for that perfect dog portrait using acrylics as your medium. You see, I’m into oil paints. I really think it’s impossible for me to give justice to every detail of a pet or animal portrait using acrylics. But you just did it right!!! Awesome!

Comment on Gilley – Rescue Greyhound Dog Pet Portrait by Rogers Place

Rogers Place — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 06:23:00 +0000

You do NICE work Michelle.

Comment on WIP3 Black Labrador Painting – Nearly Finished! by Roz Willoughby

Roz Willoughby — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:47:08 +0000

Looking good…my brother would love this as he breeds black labs.

Comment on Gilley – Rescue Greyhound Dog Pet Portrait by Trish Laffrenere

Trish Laffrenere — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:30:05 +0000

I am amazed at how good you are at capturing the animals. I almost wish I had a dog so you could paint it! Would you care to trade blog links?
Trish
http://www.trishishere.blogspot.com

Comment on Gilley – Rescue Greyhound Dog Pet Portrait by mrsnesbitt

mrsnesbitt — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:04:32 +0000

Fantastic blog!
As a keen dog owner (2 german shepherds) I love animals depicted in any art foem. I just manage photographs and often feature my pets in photo of the day!

Comment on Gilley – Rescue Greyhound Dog Pet Portrait by Bernie

Bernie — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 07:08:23 +0000

Just love this, and it is not because we also have a rescued Greyhound!
Our little boy, Macc (short for Macchiato (sp) as he is black with a couple of white tips which represents the black coffee with a touch of milk!!).
They are a truely wonderful dog, and the only problem we have with him, is constantly ‘hounding’ (no pun intended) off our BED!! We do have some pics of him on our blog if you want to go and have a look…
Thanks, I will stop by again soon I thik…
Cheers
Bernie

Comment on Bay Arab Filly – Horse Portrait in Pastels by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:47:54 +0000

Hi Ainslie!

Thanks for your comments:) I would love to see some of your artwork, and you are more than welcome to send me a photo if you have finished your arabian. Arabians are probably my favourite horse breed (although I am quite fond of fresians as well), I had an arab/quarterhorse for many years and just loved her spirit and personality.

That quote is so true, I really feel that who I am as a person has been shaped by my art, and how I see the world because of my art. Creating artwork that focuses on the spirit of snaimls is central to that for me as well – the thrill of having an animal come to life on a piece of paper or canvas just from the movements of your hands and the application of pigment in whichever medium I am working is something that I don’t think I will ever tire of.

Comment on Cat and Dog Photography – Photoshop transformations by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:26:08 +0000

Thankyou! Cat eyes are so incredible, I love gettting close-up shots.

Comment on Black and tan Long haired Dachshund dog art by Wild Dachshunds

Wild Dachshunds — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:21:22 +0000

Wow – great looking protrait. I can’t eve imagine how tough it must be to create a realistic portrait of a long-hair!

Comment on Kangaroos – Wildlife in my backyard by Quisy

Quisy — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:48:07 +0000

I thought your photographs of the kangaroos were so special. Tell me what sort of antics do the joeys( or the adults) get up to when they play? I think that wild animals can show a real delight in living.

Comment on Tia: Black Shar-Pei pet portrait in pastel by michelle smith

michelle smith — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 05:54:38 +0000

Hi Michelle,

I love the portrait you have created of Tia the shar pei. The bull mastiff is fantastic.

About 5 years ago, I had our black shar pei painted by a Brisbane pet artist Tracey Keller.

Its not as realistic a portrait as yours, its taken from a photo (that I don’t still have) and the angle of the portrait is looking down at the dog. In one sense I am not as happy with it now having seen your portrait with its attention to detail, but then on the other hand I am as its a fun colourful painting that looks great in my 3 year old sons room.

I could send a photo of it to you if you were interested in seeing it.

Comment on Bay Arab Filly – Horse Portrait in Pastels by Ainslie

Ainslie — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 23:21:55 +0000

Hi Michelle,

I find that the more I look through your website, the more I discover and see more of myself too! We are so similar- just on the other side of the country! Your comments and way of thinking with your art and animals is how I relate to them as well.

I was just looking at the Arab filly above and wondering where you got the reference photo from? Do you like Arabians? You have really inspired me to create a pastel of an Arabian! I would love to send you the finished piece, (photo) for your critique? See how I go. It may take me awhile, as I work full time for a specialist surgeon, but I create my art with any spare time I have! I wish I was a full time artist… oneday!

This is one of my favourite quotes by fellow equine artist Christine Borstel:

“In art you both lose and find yourself, at the same time”. For me, this is so true and animals help me do this.

Comment on Cat and Dog Photography – Photoshop transformations by michico

michico — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:51:15 +0000

Great shot about cat~!
I love the cat eyes~!

Comment on Kangaroos – Wildlife in my backyard by Mama Darlin'

Mama Darlin' — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:17:28 +0000

I can’t even imagine what that must be like! How neat to have kangaroos up close and personal. Quite good pictures too!

Comment on Kangaroos – Wildlife in my backyard by Aidana WillowRaven

Aidana WillowRaven — Wed, 24 May 2006 03:08:33 +0000

Being an American… I only get to see them on tv… our local zoo doesn’t even house any roos.

Aidana
HORSES:
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PETS:
http://www.blogcharm.com/KenderKennelPetCare/
EXOTICS:
http://www.blogcharm.com/shuvanimals/

Comment on Kangaroos – Wildlife in my backyard by Aidana

Aidana — Fri, 19 May 2006 16:39:01 +0000

So beautiful…

Now that would be an exotic I would like to make remedies for!

I just blog marked you & am adding you to my links lists on my three animal remedy blog, I hope you stop in sometime.

Comment on Article: What is Small Format Art? by Pets

Pets — Wed, 17 May 2006 11:21:07 +0000

Like the look of the site and the information. Just wanted to say keep up the good work!

Rob

Comment on Kangaroos – Wildlife in my backyard by Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 07 May 2006 08:58:14 +0000

Thanks Steve! LOL – I’m glad to know its not just me, I take hundreds of photos of animals including my pets but very few of them turn out this well for the very reason you mentioned:)

Comment on Kangaroos – Wildlife in my backyard by Steve

Steve — Fri, 05 May 2006 10:51:23 +0000

Michelle,

Amazing pictures. Having a personal visit from Skippy is superb! I don’t know what it is with animals and birds, but they seem to have a great knack of knowing just when your camera has focused, then leave! You’ve done a great job getting these.

Comment on Kangaroos – Wildlife in my backyard by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 03 May 2006 04:10:26 +0000

Thank you for the lovely comments Susan! I absolutely love your Flinders Ranges paintings! I actually have another kangaroo out the back this morning, I just came inside to get my camera but got distracted and now he’s gone, so I missed the photo op.

Comment on Kangaroos – Wildlife in my backyard by Susan Borgas

Susan Borgas — Wed, 03 May 2006 03:31:36 +0000

Michelle I have been watching your blog for some time now with great interest. I also have kangaroos visiting here at my home at times, though can’t get as close to them as you do. Keep up the good work, cheers, Susan

Comment on Kangaroos – Wildlife in my backyard by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:01:59 +0000

LOL – yeah it is pretty cool:) I am thinking of using the first pic as a reference for a painting at some stage, or I might combine a few different kangaroos and paint a mob scene.

Michelle

Comment on Kangaroos – Wildlife in my backyard by Terri

Terri — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:10:45 +0000

How cool is that!!! That would make wonderful art!

Comment on “Waiting” Bullmastiff pet portrait in colour pencil by michelle

michelle — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:59:24 +0000

Thanks Connie! I always seem to miss the WDE’s over on WC, too many weekend activities with the kids, plus the time zone difference.

Comment on Desert Sunset – Modern/contemporary acrylic landscape by michelle

michelle — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 12:57:25 +0000

Thank you for the lovely comment Lesly! I am certainly enjoying playing with such vibrant colours:)

Comment on Black Labrador Retriever Dog Pet Portrait by Maria

Maria — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 04:59:00 +0000

Greta blog! I love your work!

Comment on “Waiting” Bullmastiff pet portrait in colour pencil by Connie van Winssen

Connie van Winssen — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:05:00 +0000

Hi Michelle,
Thanks for your entry in my blog! I looked at yours too and I like what you make! I saw that you’re also on WetCanvas. I participate in the WDE (weekend drawing event) there each week. Great Artsite.
Good luck with your artwork.
Best regards, Connie

Comment on Desert Sunset – Modern/contemporary acrylic landscape by Lesly

Lesly — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:42:00 +0000

Hallo Michelle

I love these little paintings … the colours are so beautiful. I am not surprised that they take you quite a long time to do …. nothing good ever comes without time and attention!

Comment on “Waiting” Bullmastiff pet portrait in colour pencil by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 11:06:00 +0000

Thank you Nina:) This is one of those pieces that I don’t think I could ever part with, even though it is not a portrait of my dog.

Michelle

Comment on “Waiting” Bullmastiff pet portrait in colour pencil by Nina Kuriloff

Nina Kuriloff — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 02:30:00 +0000

This painting is outstanding!!!

Comment on Lifes a Beach – paintings in acrylic by Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 10:42:00 +0000

Hi Leann

Thankyou! I have actually just re-listed it on Art By Us – you can view all my ABU listings at the bottom of my blog.

Cheers

Michelle

Comment on Article: ACEO’s – Art Cards, Editions and Originals by Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 10:30:00 +0000

Thankyou! I did this one from an incredible photo provided by another artist in the image library at wetcanvas. I must go and check who it was so I can give proper credit for it. I fell in love with this photo, the facial expression on this guy is so beautiful, it is like you are getting a little glimpse into his soul. I realy wish I had kept this one – I sold it on Ebay for very little money and the buyer never bothered to leave feedback to let me know whether she liked it or not:(

Comment on Article: What is Small Format Art? by Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 10:27:00 +0000

Thankyou! I’m a bit of a fan of poppies to, but alas I have a rather brown thumb and can’t seem to get anything to grow (lol except weeds!)

Michelle

Comment on Lifes a Beach – paintings in acrylic by Leann

Leann — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:53:00 +0000

I really like the dune painting and went to look for it on ArtByUs but the auction was already over.. Darn.

Comment on Article: What is Small Format Art? by W. J. St. Christopher

W. J. St. Christopher — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:20:00 +0000

Love your “Tall Poppies”! I’ve been a big fan of poppy fields since the first time I watched “The Wizard of Oz.”

I once tried to grow them, but the local climate looked at me, laughed, and said, “You want what?“

Comment on Article: ACEO’s – Art Cards, Editions and Originals by W. J. St. Christopher

W. J. St. Christopher — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:16:00 +0000

These are great! I don’t care for frogs (scary!) but the expression on this one’s face is wonderful!

Comment on Just to be different – Modern Contemporary Landscapes! by Pam

Pam — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 17:55:00 +0000

love the field of poppies!

Comment on Black Labrador Retriever Dog Pet Portrait by Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 21 Mar 2006 15:29:00 +0000

Thank you both!

Darla, I’d love to try scratchboard as well, but have never seen it over here. Plus I need a new medium at the moment like a hole in the head!

With black dogs I find that the lighting in the photo reference is important, you really need to be able to see and re-create a full range of values (from deepest black to brightest white) to be able to create the ‘black’ fur.

White fur on the other hand, is something I still struggle with, so end up using lots of different colours to create the forma nd shadows.

Comment on Black Labrador Retriever Dog Pet Portrait by Darla, Pencil Portrait Artist

Darla, Pencil Portrait Artist — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:30:00 +0000

Michelle, that is a great job. I know black dogs are really hard to draw (at least for me, but you are making it look easy!) I saw an artist on Artwanted.com who did a black lab on scratchboard. It came out really neat. I’m going to try that medium sometime.

Comment on Purebred Dog photos needed, can you help? by HUE&ME

HUE&ME — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 12:23:00 +0000

Sweet! Cute portraits.. Can u sketch my pet rabbits? Thanks!

Comment on Purebred Dog photos needed, can you help? by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 14:19:00 +0000

What a cutie, thankyou!

Comment on Purebred Dog photos needed, can you help? by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 14:18:00 +0000

What a cutie, thankyou!

Comment on Purebred Dog photos needed, can you help? by TLWEST

TLWEST — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 14:52:00 +0000

Check out my blog I have a few pictures of my new chihuahua on there!

Comment on Black Labrador Retriever Dog Pet Portrait by TLWEST

TLWEST — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:09:00 +0000

I have your feed! Lovely painting!

Comment on Horse & cat “In The Night”, German Shepherd & Gibbon & a Galah by Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 07:56:00 +0000

Thanks, yes he does look like he is thinking, so I ended up calling this one “Lost In Thought”, thanks for the suggestion!

Michelle

Comment on Horse & cat “In The Night”, German Shepherd & Gibbon & a Galah by TLWEST

TLWEST — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:41:00 +0000

All lovely ! That Gibbon looks like he is “Thinking…”

Comment on Thank goodness for miniature art! by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:09:00 +0000

Thanks Terri! I can’t help it, I get so attached to the animals that I draw that I have to name them if its an animal that I don’t know.

I was a bit sad to part with him, but he has gone to a good home with another ACEO loving artist:)

Comment on Thank goodness for miniature art! by TLWEST

TLWEST — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:02:00 +0000

A Giraffe Called Azizi LOL that is such a neat one!

Comment on ACEO: A Frog on a Log and going, going, gone! by TeAnne

TeAnne — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 20:41:00 +0000

Hi Michelle, I finally put a link in my blog back to you. I love your frogs TeAnne

Comment on ACEO: A Frog on a Log and going, going, gone! by TLWEST

TLWEST — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:33:00 +0000

What a cute frog!

Comment on ACEO’s – miniature dogs, cats, landscapes and more! by Lori of Soulful Studios

Lori of Soulful Studios — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 15:49:00 +0000

I can’t believe these are ACEO size. Wow! Lovely softness to them!

Comment on Ginger Cat Pet Portrait painting in Pastels by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 12:49:00 +0000

Thanks Te! I guess thats why most artist paint what they love – it makes it easier to bring them to life:)

Comment on An Australian Kelpie Dog Pet Portrait for Christmas! by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 11:31:00 +0000

Thank you! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too!

Comment on Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog – Graphite Pet Portrait by LEE

LEE — Wed, 04 Jan 2006 14:15:00 +0000

Excellant Portraits. You realy capture emotion in your animals.

Comment on An Australian Kelpie Dog Pet Portrait for Christmas! by TLWEST

TLWEST — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 17:10:00 +0000

Wow your dog portraits are wonderful! Merry Christmas!

Comment on ‘Waiting’ Bullmastiff portrait in colour pencil by Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:16:00 +0000

Thank you Rashmi, I’m glad you stopped by!

Comment on ‘Waiting’ Bullmastiff portrait in colour pencil by Rashmi Kayala

Rashmi Kayala — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 22:13:00 +0000

Beautiful! I like your work.Good job!

Comment on Ginger Cat Pet Portrait painting in Pastels by TeAnne

TeAnne — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 04:20:00 +0000

Hello Michelle, I love this kitty. You do have a knack with the animals. ~^..^~
TeAnne

Comment on ‘Intense’ Tabby cat art in pastel and colour pencil by Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 02:01:00 +0000

Hi Faira! Thanks for your lovely comments on my work and I am really glad that I have inspired you to take up your art again!

Michelle

Comment on ‘Intense’ Tabby cat art in pastel and colour pencil by Faira

Faira — Sun, 20 Nov 2005 01:20:00 +0000

Very nice work! I used to do a lot of Oils and charcoals years back and then we bought a smaller house and one excuse led to another and I just quit. In fact I will go and post three things I did that I know I have a picture of around here someplace, and you can come check it out if you like. Although my sight usually runs to- my garden and my pets. I have been thinking about getting back into my art. And after seeing your beautiful art work it makes me even more determined. Thank you!