Rayne portrait in progress - The importance of paper color
In 2017 I created this complex portrait of “Rayne”, the 5th portrait I’ve done for Patti Fetzer after each of her beloved Dobermans...
Kevin Roeckl
5 hours ago2 min read
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Zelda portrait in progress - start to finish
January 10 I’m starting a portrait of Zelda, a Top Twenty Doberman. Commissioned by Doberman breeder Susan R. as a gift to Zelda's owner...
Kevin Roeckl
5 hours ago19 min read
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Portrait of Breeze
I want to share this sweet portrait of “Breeze” I created in the late 1990’s. This is an example of a simple background scene being...
Kevin Roeckl
5 days ago1 min read
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Zelda portrait finished!
I’m often amazed at the eloquence with which my client writes about their loved one. Diane’s words helped me capture Zelda’s strong and...
Kevin Roeckl
Mar 185 min read
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Cheri and Larry portrait in progress - start to finish
August 20 The last portrait I shared (a dog in a forest scene) was very complex. This one will be straightforward: a double Head Study...
Kevin Roeckl
Dec 19, 202433 min read
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Cheri and Larry portrait finished!
The portrait of Cheri and Larry is finally finished. A special portrait for a special friend who has played an important part in my...
Kevin Roeckl
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Autumn - "Lakey"
🍁 In honor of Fall, I’m sharing autumn artworks from my 40-year career. This is a commissioned portrait of Lakey. Of course it made...
Kevin Roeckl
Oct 25, 20241 min read
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Autumn - "Autumn Afternoon"
🍁 In honor of Fall, I’ve been sharing autumn artworks from my 40-year career. ...And finally we get to the Doberman autumn pic for all...
Kevin Roeckl
Oct 13, 20241 min read
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Autumn - "Fast Prey"
🍁 Fall is my favorite season. 🍁 In honor of Autumn, I’m sharing autumn artworks from my entire 40+ year career, over the next few...
Kevin Roeckl
Oct 6, 20241 min read
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Shasta portrait in progress - start to finish
April 30 I'm starting a portrait of Shasta, an Australian Shepherd. It’s a gift from Diane Barnes to her son Takeshi. Takeshi’s...
Kevin Roeckl
Aug 23, 202423 min read
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Shasta portrait finished!
A little background about Shasta... Shasta is 11 years old. Her portrait was commissioned by Diane Barnes as a gift to her son Takeshi,...
Kevin Roeckl
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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Briscoe portrait in progress - start to finish
March 10 Starting a portrait of Briscoe, a Border Collie and the heart dog of Gloria K. The first thing I saw when I began working on...
Kevin Roeckl
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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Cooper portrait in progress - start to finish
April 2 I'm starting another portrait of a Doberman with a special story. Maura Reilly asked if she could get on my wait list for a...
Kevin Roeckl
Jun 12, 202410 min read
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Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mothers. If you are a mother, this means ❤️ YOU ❤️ “Mother's Garden" Prismacolor pencil on...
Kevin Roeckl
May 12, 20241 min read
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Popeye portrait in progress - start to finish
February 17 Annie W. contacted me for a portrait of her three Dobermans but instead we’re starting on a portrait of her horse Popeye. I...
Kevin Roeckl
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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Briscoe portrait finished!
This is the 10th portrait I’ve done for this household since 1996. Two Border Collies, five Dobermans, two Old English Sheepdogs, and a...
Kevin Roeckl
Mar 31, 20241 min read
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Rare portrait in progress - start to finish
January 5 I'm starting a new grisaille portrait of red Doberman “Rare” for Katie G. Grisaille (pronounced greez-EYE) is a single-color...
Kevin Roeckl
Jan 30, 20244 min read
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Lacy portrait in progress - start to finish
October 18 Started a new portrait of Lacy for Betty K. Here are 8 possible rough-draft layouts. Which is your favorite? Lacy loved the...
Kevin Roeckl
Jan 10, 202411 min read
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My Holiday Wish for you
Due to technical difficulties I was not able to publish this before Christmas! But it's just as relevant for a New Year's wish. My...
Kevin Roeckl
Dec 27, 20231 min read
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"Peace On Earth" finished!
Full-color painting inspired by the pen-and-ink Christmas card I created in 1994. (See previous post) The model for this artwork was my...
Kevin Roeckl
Dec 23, 20231 min read
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