This is sadly a memorial portrait as Spike passed away recently, shortly before his 17th birthday. It was very important to Spike's family to remember him just as he was. They chose perfect reference photographs and made sure to point my attention to small details such as the tiny notch in his ear. I hope the portrait helps to keep his memory alive and brings some comfort.
Spike's portrait was drawn with Faber Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils and Unison soft pastel on Daler Rowney Ingres pastel paper and measures 8" x 8" / 20cm x 15cm.
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