Seamus Growls

"Keep moving, Pal."

This funny pet portrait commission is a memorial for a beloved family pet, Seamus.

Apparently, Seamus was quite the character. He loved going for rides in the car and growling at people who passed by the vehicle – in a "keep moving – nothing to see here" kind of way.

This hobby (or habit) so amused the family that they wanted to memorialize it in a second portrait.

The final portrait was a square format.

I like square portraits for some reason. I think they force me into a composition that helps focus all my efforts.

A friend once said she was going to commission me to paint the paws of all the cats she ever had. One after the other, all lined up in a row. Unfortunately, she couldn't find photos of all six cats paws.

I'm sure there are differences between cat paws, but I wonder if they would be significant enough to tell them apart.

Nevertheless, Seamus is a favorite portrait. I had fun working with all the details of his fur patterns as well as the mouth and eyes.

Seamus (digital, 24x24)

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Topdog is Steve Merryman, a retired graphic designer, illustrator, and unrepentant asshole. Steve can usually be found working on a portrait commission or some other artwork. Steve fills his days by painting, writing, shootin' guns, cuttin' trees, hiking with his dogs, and savoring a beer or two, all while searching for the perfect cheeseburger. He studiously avoids social media and is occasionally without pants.