Dani Rose Art

13/09/2024

During the Summer / Fall .. I accepted commissions for only 8x10 graphite pencil.

I have a few more left … and then will be opening again for commissions!

I will be offering bookings for graphite, color pastel, as well as wet and dry mixed media paintings.

Please click the pinned post to review prices and to find the link to the waitlist form.

13/09/2024

It’s always so “creepy” before I work in the eyes 👀

12/09/2024

11x14 alcohol inks and ink pens on Yupo.

Still self teaching and trying to navigate these materials but it sure is fun.

This is the second piece I have created on Yupo. “Sea Bliss” being my first…

12/09/2024

I just LOVE drawing dogs that know how to SMILE 😃 !!!

12/09/2024

This is a topic I get FLOODED with ... concerns about choosing the "right" photo reference for artwork.

No matter what tips I can offer, I'd like to stress above all to choose an image that is SPECIAL to you and your story with your dog(s).. something that speaks of who they are and maybe what your relationship is all about.

When it comes to the technical details however, there are certainly things that you can do that will create a great photo reference! Providing the best reference photos possible will help the artist capture the best emotion, details, colors and textures that are important when painting dogs.

Here are the tips for a submitting a great canine photo reference I like to share with all of my clients:

1. KNEEL down ! You are tall and your dog is not, so, the best images for classic portraits are captured when you are photographing from "eye level" with the dog.

2. Outside light is always best.

3. Photographing when the sun is not at full height is key. Full bright sun can "wash out" the contrast and details. A day with some slight cloud cover will give a very different feel than a bright sunny day. My favorite time to photograph dogs is at "golden hour" when the sun is close to setting or just after rising.

4. Sunlight at an angel (think 4 oclock or 8 oclock) will produce a very different composition than 3 or 9. Facing your dog directly toward the sun to take a photo will typically be too bright. If the light source is behind the subject it will leave all of the details in shadow.

5. Think outside the box! Art is often the most appealing with the subject in a unique position / pose. Close ups, head tilts, etc .. can be more unique and translate to a pleasing composition.

6. I understand that sometimes a commission piece could be for a beloved dog that has crossed the rainbow bridge. Don't stress... just look at your photos and send the one(s) you feel are best. *If the images you are sending are for a memorial piece please let me know.

7. Lastly, choose an image that you want to look at every day. Something that is special, unique, meaningful, or just simply so visual pleasing you want it interpreted as a once of a kind piece of art.

In the photo below you can see how the angle of the light source leads to a heavy shadow on one side of the dog's face. This look can be appealing and dramatic as art, but keep in mind; if your vision of the finished piece of art would be to have the details of the whole face be visible this light source is incorrect. The dog would have to be turned more toward the light source so that the right side (left facing) isn't cast in darkness.

11/09/2024

“Sea Bliss” the original is framed and on route to Local Eat Drink Celebrate!

If you are LOCAL to the Pawleys Island, South Carolina area .. be stop in for lunch, brunch, dinner!

One of our favorite spots to eat… drink … celebrate 🎉 and check out local 👩‍🎨 , hear some live music, 🎶 or play trivia!

If you are interested in purchasing the original “Sea Bliss” you can do so while at the restaurant! You may even get to see another turtle 🐢 painted by me when you are there 🤔 I am honored that my popular painting .. the name sake “Local” turtle is large and in charge in the main dining area.

10/09/2024

WORK IN PROGRESS 💪🏼

I’m self teaching myself how to use inks and ink pens to paint on Yupo “paper” … this synthetic paper didn’t exist when I went to art school 😆 .. thankfully YouTube tutorials pair well with my formal art education and I’m figuring this out as I go along.

This is my dog “Aldrich” … 11x14 alcohol ink and Fabre Castell Ink Pens on Yupo

10/09/2024

I loved drawing this little puff ball with that cute nose. That expression makes her look like she is small but serious 🐾💪🏼

01/09/2024

I wish I could share the memorial surprise piece I am working on. stay tuned in the next few weeks I hope to do the big reveal. Might be my best ever, no doubt it is the most complex!

27/08/2024

Thank you to everyone who has commissioned me to draw these amazing dog in graphite this Summer!

I have 7 left to compete in my line up ... and then will be opening again for custom artwork!

26/08/2024

This little dog was such a pleasure to draw. A special memorial 8x10 graphite completed

22/08/2024

Current work in progress .

20/08/2024

“Sea Bliss”
prints available

UPDATE : ALL 3 prints are spoken for.
DM if you want to be on the waitlist for prints.

The color match isn’t as close as I would hope in this first set of prints .. but the quality is nice. These were done on archival linen and I usually use sommerset velvet .. so … I plan to do another run now that I see difference.

Just three available for now .. 8x10 including mat to size 11x14

Shipping included.

$50each. Venmo or Zelle accepted

15/08/2024

I have one 11x14 matted signed print of TINY BUBBLES available right now.

$ 7 0
Shipping included.

DM. To claim!

15/08/2024

For a while I really wasn’t sure how this little sea turtle would pan out and I almost gave up on it .. my loving husband encouraged me to keep at it … in the end I’m soo happy I did !

Original “Sea Bliss”
14x11

Signed print of “Kraken”
11x14

Framed and wall ready will be available soon for LOCAL pickup only.

Prints of “Sea Bliss” in the works !

14/08/2024

WIP

08/08/2024

Complete !

11x14 alcohol ink mixed media on Yupo. A fun piece to experiment with.. Yupo is challenging and interesting to work with.

Prints will be available. Undecided if I will sell original .. I have to do some more research about the lightfast quality and archival properties of these media before I agree to part with original.

Photo reference : royalty free image found on pixabay . Com

07/08/2024

This week I need a little “art therapy” … I’ll be back to commission work next week.

I’m enjoying working with alcohol ink for the first time and developing this little sea turtle 🌊 🐢

01/08/2024

This latest 8x10 graphite might be one of my new favorites. Phone photo just doesn’t do it justice.

22/07/2024

Edit … update : this print SOLD

But I can have more printed #18 - 500
Will be available !

Signed and numbered without mat 11x14 = $60

DM me to order

Matted and frame ready print of “The Long Swim Home” … #17/500 signed print on archival paper.

$70 includes shipping in the US. Payment
Via Venmo only.

DM me to
Claim as yours !!!

16/07/2024

A friend of mine has earned an amazing opportunity to travel to Germany to compete with her dog! This raffle has been established to help with her travel expense fundraising! Directions to enter are seen in the post. A great opportunity to lend a hand and support a word level dog trainer, and a chance to win a custom portrait …

Send a message to learn more

10/07/2024

Working on this little sea turtle today.

09/07/2024

8x10 graphite

Completed .. note: signature is digital watermark and not actually part of drawing.

06/07/2024

Taking a little break from dog portraits this weekend to visit with a sea turtle

WIP

I started this sketch ages ago .. mixed media on yupo paper. Reference photo from pixabay free art references.