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March 01, 2024

A New Portrait Story

March 01, 2024/ Susie Nathanson
A New Portrait Story

Introducing my portrait of Cash. Discover the painting journey behind this recent commission and watch how this oil painting took shape.

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ANIMAL PORTRAITS
FEB 2024, DOG
November 03, 2023

Painting a Dog Portrait - Part 3

November 03, 2023/ Susie Nathanson
Painting a Dog Portrait - Part 3

The final part of this portrait story, showing you what I do to finish off an oil painting. Watch a mini video of the varnish and framing stages.

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November 03, 2023/ Susie Nathanson/ Comment
ANIMAL PORTRAITS
DOG, OIL PAINTING, NOV 2023
October 20, 2023

Painting a Dog Portrait - Part 2

October 20, 2023/ Susie Nathanson
Painting a Dog Portrait - Part 2

The second instalment of this portrait’s story, where I dive into the oil paints! Watch how the painting starts to build in depth and detail.

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ANIMAL PORTRAITS
OCT 2023, DOG
October 13, 2023

Painting a Dog Portrait - Part 1

October 13, 2023/ Susie Nathanson
Painting a Dog Portrait - Part 1

Discover how I get going on a dog portrait in oil on canvas. Walking you through part 1 of the journey with this painting of a beautiful dog called Tussock.

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October 13, 2023/ Susie Nathanson/ Comment
ANIMAL PORTRAITS
OCT 2023, DOG
August 26, 2023

Max's Portrait

August 26, 2023/ Susie Nathanson
Max's Portrait

In honour of international Dog's day I'm talking about a very special Dog Portrait commission. Find out about Max’s story, and why it deeply moved me.

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ANIMAL PORTRAITS
DOG, AUG 2023
January 26, 2023

New Commission in Progress

January 26, 2023/ Susie Nathanson
New Commission in Progress

A new commission is underway in the studio. Discover the story behind this mother and daughter dog portrait and why it is going to be a particularly special one!

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January 26, 2023/ Susie Nathanson/ 1 Comment
ANIMAL PORTRAITS
JAN 2023, DOG
July 05, 2022

Jed's Portrait Story

July 05, 2022/ Susie Nathanson
Jed's Portrait Story

Spotlighting my portrait of this beautiful Border Collie, Jed. Watch a little video showing how his portrait developed and what Jed made of the finished framed painting!

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ANIMAL PORTRAITS, CASE STUDIES
DOG, JULY 2022
June 14, 2022

Kovu's Story

June 14, 2022/ Susie Nathanson
Kovu's Story

Discover the story behind my portrait of Kovu - just one of the paintings to feature in my new exhibition at Putney Library, opening tomorrow!

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June 14, 2022/ Susie Nathanson/ Comment
EXHIBITIION UPDATES, ANIMAL PORTRAITS
JUNE 2022, DOG
April 01, 2022

Millie & Doughie's Portrait Story

April 01, 2022/ Susie Nathanson
Millie & Doughie's Portrait Story

From loose line sketch to unboxing the finished framed portraits, watch a little walk through of the commission process for these two lovable characters.

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ANIMAL PORTRAITS, CASE STUDIES, CREATIVE PROCESS
DOG, APRIL 2022
March 25, 2022

Shining Eyes, A Work in Progress

March 25, 2022/ Susie Nathanson
Shining Eyes, A Work in Progress

A glimpse at what is on the digital easel this week, showing my progress on my portrait of Treacle, in particular focusing in how I paint his eyes.

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March 25, 2022/ Susie Nathanson/ Comment
ANIMAL PORTRAITS
DOG, MARCH 2022
March 06, 2022

Exploring Watercolour

March 06, 2022/ Susie Nathanson
Exploring Watercolour

Going on a journey with digital watercolour, showing a mini timelapse of my experiments in this medium whilst working on a new commission.

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ANIMAL PORTRAITS, CREATIVE PROCESS
DOG, ILLUSTRATION, MARCH 2022
February 18, 2022

The Pawfect Partnership - Kovu's Finished Portrait

February 18, 2022/ Susie Nathanson
The Pawfect Partnership - Kovu's Finished Portrait

The final chapter of Kovu’s portrait story. Discover what elements inspired this painting and watch the big reveal, when Kovu and his owner see his portrait for the first time!

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February 18, 2022/ Susie Nathanson/ Comment
ANIMAL PORTRAITS
DOG, FEB 2022
January 07, 2022

Hello from the Studio

January 07, 2022/ Susie Nathanson
Hello from the Studio

Revealing a little glimpse behind the scenes, showing work in progress on my latest portrait and sharing two very inspiring podcasts which have got me rethinking the way I breath and the impact breathing can have on our well being.

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January 07, 2022/ Susie Nathanson/ 3 Comments
ANIMAL PORTRAITS, CREATIVE PROCESS
DOG, DIGITAL PAINTING, JAN 2022
October 03, 2021

Celebrating World Black Dogs Day

October 03, 2021/ Susie Nathanson
Celebrating World Black Dogs Day

Celebrating World Black Dog day with this portrait I did of a wonderful dog called Guinness. Talking about how black fur is just as rich as any other colour to paint.

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October 03, 2021/ Susie Nathanson/ Comment
ANIMAL PORTRAITS
DOG, OCT 2021, DIGITAL PAINTING
September 12, 2021

Hug Your Hound Day

September 12, 2021/ Susie Nathanson
Hug Your Hound Day

Celebrating a special Lurcher called Luna on this special Hug your Hound Day. Read on to find out her story.

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ANIMAL PORTRAITS
DOG, DIGITAL PAINTING, SEP 2021
August 26, 2021

International Dog Day

August 26, 2021/ Susie Nathanson
International Dog Day

Today I am looking back on all the wonderful dogs I have had the honour of painting this year. Read on to find out what I discovered.

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August 26, 2021/ Susie Nathanson/ Comment
ANIMAL PORTRAITS
DOG, AUG 2021
August 07, 2021

Clover, the Loyal Sprocker

August 07, 2021/ Susie Nathanson
Clover, the Loyal Sprocker

Introducing my latest portrait of a sprocker called Clover. Read all about her story and watch a small time-lapse of this portrait in progress.

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August 07, 2021/ Susie Nathanson/ 1 Comment
ANIMAL PORTRAITS
DOG, AUG 2021, DIGITAL PAINTING
July 11, 2021

Portrait of Doug

July 11, 2021/ Susie Nathanson
Portrait of Doug

Today I’m sharing my latest portrait of an energetic pup called Doug. Hear more about his story and watch a time-lapse of how this digital painting came together.

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ANIMAL PORTRAITS
DOG, DIGITAL PAINTING, JULY 2021
June 25, 2021

Furry Friends Friday is Back

June 25, 2021/ Susie Nathanson
Furry Friends Friday is Back

After a bit of a pause, my Furry Friends Fridays are now back in swing with my new painting of Jed the Border Collie. Read on to find out all about him and watch a time-lapse of this painting in progress.

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June 25, 2021/ Susie Nathanson/ Comment
ANIMAL PORTRAITS
DIGITAL PAINTING, DOG, JUNE 2021
April 23, 2021

Millie, the Mountaineer

April 23, 2021/ Susie Nathanson
Millie, the Mountaineer

Today’s digital painting celebrates Millie, a little Patterdale, Jack Russell Terrier mix with a lot of tricks up her sleeve.

Read on to find out more and watch a full timelapse of this painting in progress.

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April 23, 2021/ Susie Nathanson/ Comment
ANIMAL PORTRAITS
DOG, APRIL 2021, DIGITAL PAINTING
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Susannah Nathanson

Susannah Nathanson is a London based figurative contemporary artist who specialises in narrative painting and prints, in particular still life allegories of vintage toys.

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