My first attempt at a pet portrait.
I did this for a friend of my sister’s. This dog is a black Lab.
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Just gorgeous work, DD! 
Oils? Acrylics? Watercolors?
I admire your talent! 
It’s acrylics.
You are truly gifted.
Do you ever do the tutorials Samplegirl uses on You Tube? I love her work, too.
And I imagined a tail loudly thumping the floor. 
(one of my sisters had one)
Excellent!
You did an excellent job!
You’re so sweet.
That is fantastic!
You nailed the eyes, that inquisitive, what-the-heck-are-you-doing expression pups give us all the time. Also the sheen on the black coat. Like his/her nails peeking out from beneath the paws. Makes me want to jump into the frame and give the pupper a hug. 
Your sister's friend should be thrilled with the result. I'm impressed that this is your first animal portrait.
