This is Hobee the Basset Hound.
Not much to say about this happy fella, except I really like the coloring. Specifically, the way the bright blue background sets off the orangey tone of his head.
I added electric orange tones on his cheeks that create a nice glowing effect, making the shadows more interesting.
Since I use photos as references, it's tempting to simply copy whatever I see there. But that's not how I work. With each portrait I try to interpret what the photos show (and what they don't show).
I use that interpretation to reveal something unique about the subject. In the process I create a portrait that transcends the source material.
Hobee (8x10, digital)
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