Realism with Animal Portrait Drawings

Colored pencils can really make your drawing look amazing and this is the proof.
Kelly Lahar, is a Pet portrait artist, specializing in Colored Pencil, this is what she has to say about her work: "I strive to capture the essence and character of each and every pet I draw. No two are alike and that’s what I love. Each portrait brings new challenges."  Commissioning a drawing of your favourite furry friend is, in some-way, different from a photo.  The way I see it, it's not only about the perfect likeness, it's the knowledge that someone has gone through tiny detail by tiny detail, to capture the expression and the character of your loved one.  It really gives a personal touch, that the photo can't emulate.

Buster.
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Tiger and Butterfly.
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Nala.
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Roko.
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Work in progress.
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A horse with a good hair day.
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Blue Eyes.
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Cotton Wool Dog.
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Ella.
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Piper.
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Seth and Olive.
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St. Bernard.
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Ziggys.
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