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I am a self-taught artist who loves and appreciates art and photography. Both capture moments of life with great meaning and beauty.

A photo or a piece of art can set off all kinds of emotions. I believe that looking at paintings and images can promote healing too, a form of colour therapy.

Anyway, I hope my vision of my time on this planet can give you all some form of joy.

Siberian Husky

23/8/2018

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I was commissioned, a short while ago, by a friend, to paint a beautiful Siberian husky named ‘Bo’. This was a challenge as I had never painted a portrait of an animal before. The nerves took hold of me and the little voice in my head said, “Don’t do it, it won’t be good enough, what if she hates it.” But I have learned over the years that this voice stops me from progressing in life and if I want to develop as an artist I must put my fears aside and push myself. So, I somewhat reluctantly agreed.

I knew I had my work cut out for me. The only reference picture I had was from a mobile phone. I practised and practised, watched countless videos on how to draw animals and paint fur. Taught myself how to use the grid method for accuracy. So, this little project forced me to expand my knowledge in art techniques too… MINT.

The first thing I did was a pencil drawing of Bo, just to familiarise myself with his features. Then finally, it was time to start. I painted the back ground and sketched the outline of Bo onto the canvas. The first step is always the hardest. Once I started I couldn’t stop. I spent around 6 hours a day for a whole week adding layer after layer trying to get texture, perfecting and tinkering with details.

Eventually, it was time for the great reveal. I did not sleep all night wondering if she was going to like it or if she would wish she’d never asked me. Anyway, it was too late I couldn’t turn back now, onwards and upwards. To my delight she liked it…there is a God… sigh of relief.

So, thank you Angela for inspiring me to paint animals. I went on to do a pastel drawing of my cat, which turned out pretty good. I will be doing some more animal portraits, so watch this space.

Through this experience I have learned not to give into fear and face it head on. You will become stronger for it.

Here you go folks ‘Bo the Siberian husky.’ 

Much love
Samira
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