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Schnauzer Dog Portrait in Oil

Schatze's Sunny Smile - Portrait of a Schnauzer

  Schatze, the Schnauzer, with a grin so sly,

Schatze's Sunny Smile - Portrait of a Schnauzer

  Schatze, the Schnauzer, with a grin so sly,

sketch of a Schnauzer

Schatze’s Sunny Smile

Her beard's a fluff, her eyes a gleam,A Schnauzer living a dreamy dream.

Schatze’s Sunny Smile

Her beard's a fluff, her eyes a gleam,A Schnauzer living a dreamy dream.

schnauzer portrait

Schnauzer Portrait Progression

I have been working on a new 5x7 inch portrait of a dark colored Schnauzer. Click through and watch the video to see how I painted this portrait.

Schnauzer Portrait Progression

I have been working on a new 5x7 inch portrait of a dark colored Schnauzer. Click through and watch the video to see how I painted this portrait.

Schnauzer Pet Portrait

Schnauzer Oil Portrait is Finished

Every time I receive a less than perfect reference photo for an oil painting, it becomes a game of sorts to see how well I can paint the portrait. This...

Schnauzer Oil Portrait is Finished

Every time I receive a less than perfect reference photo for an oil painting, it becomes a game of sorts to see how well I can paint the portrait. This...

Schnauzer Portrait in Progress

Miniature Schnauzer Portrait 697 in Progress

The grassy area and backdrop stay and the only thing that gets removed is the leash. I made a little color swatch to see the colors I am working with....

Miniature Schnauzer Portrait 697 in Progress

The grassy area and backdrop stay and the only thing that gets removed is the leash. I made a little color swatch to see the colors I am working with....

Pet portrait in progress

Schnauzer Oil Portrait

When you have a photo of your pet that you really like, you might also have a background that's less desirable. In this new portrait commission, you can see that the...

Schnauzer Oil Portrait

When you have a photo of your pet that you really like, you might also have a background that's less desirable. In this new portrait commission, you can see that the...

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Meet the Artist

"My Name is Enzie (NC) and I am a multi disciplinary artist based in southern California, USA.

I specialize in hand painted life-size pet portraits and custom-made miniature dioramas in various sizes.

Visit my blog to see what I am currently working on."

Enzie

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