Holly Henson

Sweet beagle dog curled on on sofa/couch pillows. Oil painting. Commissioned pet portrait

Some dogs love to fetch. This little beagle preferred epic adventures playing in the sofa cushions. His dad said he had the "best couch game" and I had the honor of painting him right in his natural habitat.
"Harvey", 14" x 11", oil on linen
#oilpainting #art #petportrait #beagle #dogportrait

Just finished this pet portrait of Abe and I'm kind of love with the light in his eyes. This sweet fox -dog completed a young family and has grown up right along side them.
"Abe", 14" x 11", oil on linen.
More commissioned pet portraits @ www.holly-henson.com
#art #petportrait #oilpainting #artist

Oil portrait of a coton de Tulear dog. Commissioned art painted on linen canvas

Sweet Flavio, a tricolor Coton de Tulear, meant the world to his family. He was the sweetest, most loyal, and loving pup they ever could have hoped for.
#petportrait #art #oilpainting #dogportrait #cotondetulear #petmemorial #bestfriend #atlantaartist #petportraitartist #commissionedart

Thank you so much Trey!!

Dabby was one of those once-in-a-lifetime dogs. Her love was so contagious, her presence so unforgettable—that she inspired several relatives to get golden retrievers of their own. And that beauty mark? Cindy Crawford would be envious!
#art #oilpainting #petportrait #goldenretriever #commissionedart

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet - Oil on Copper panel. These tiny little birds NEVER stop! #rubycrownedkinglet #bird #birdart #oilpainting #oiloncopper #atlantaartist #birdartist

Brown-headed Nuthatch - Oil on Copper panel. These cute little guys sound like squeaky toys when they call each other. #brownheadednuthatch #bird #birdart #oilpainting #oiloncopper #atlantaartist #birdartist

Yes!!!

Who could resist snuggling under the covers with this adorable little Schnauzer? Birdie's big fluffy bunny ears and long eyelashes are so charming. No wonder she rules the house!
#schnauzer #petsofbksy #art #oilpainting #petportrait #dogportrait #pets #atlantaartist #dog #commissionedpetportrait

Chocolate Lab, Labrador Retriever, Dog Portrait, Pet Portrait, Oil Painting, Oil on Linen, Commissioned Art

If this isn't the most curious sweet face....! Wouldn't you share your lunch with her any day? I'll share a photo of Jenny's "sibling" soon! #chocolatelab #art #oilpainting #petportrait #labradorretriever #commissionedpetportrait #oilonlinen #dogportrait #atlantaartist #georgiaartist

This precious Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, named Tyler has such a striking tricolor coat and big brown eyes. He's giving celebrity energy, which makes sense, because he's named after rock music icon, Steven Tyler.
#cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #dogportrait #art #oilpainting #petportrait #dog

Thank you Hunchen! The copper itself really helps make the colors very vivid and adds warmth to his skin. I usually start my skin tone mixtures with Terra Rosa, Yellow Ochre, and Cremnitz (Lead) White. To cool them down or neutralize them, my choices vary, but I think Sennelier's Azure Blue here.

Speaking about painting in oil on copper panels tonight at the Portrait Society of Atlanta. My favorite topic.
#oilpainting #art #portrait #oilportrait #seniorportrait #oiloncopper #copperpanel #portraitart #atlantaartist #georgiaartist #atlanta #portraitartist

Merlin, you are adorable! And way to show that frisbee who's boss!

Her name is Morgan, after Morgan Freeman. I'd like her to narrate my inner thoughts for me because I know they'd sound a lot more profound. 12" x 9", oil on linen panel

#pets #dogs #dogportrait #petportrait #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #petsofbsky #dogsofbsky #oilpainting #art #commissionedart

Gearing up to do a few little commissioned bird paintings on copper for the same awesome collectors that commissioned this chickadee last year. Excited! #oilpainting #oiloncopper #birdart #art #chickadee #carolinachickadee #birdpainting #commissionedart #backyardbird #commissionedpainting

Gorgeous photos! That downy woodpecker is particularly stunning!

Dog portrait. Oil painting. White Labrador Retriever

Is there anything better than a slow and quiet day snuggling with your best fur friend?
"Lulu", 12" x 9", oil on linen panel

#dogs #labradorretriever #petportrait #art #oilpainting #petportrait #commissionedart #dogportrait #whitelab #labsofbluesky #painting #oilonlinen

Just look at this darling little Maltese in her darling little sweater! Her name was Ruby and she brought her family ALL the love for 16 awesome years. #petportrait #maltese #dogportrait #oilpainting #art #blueskyartshow #pets #bksypets #atlantaartist #georgiaartist #blueskydogs #originalart

Thank you Tree Hugger! 🥰

Thank you very much Matt!

Thank you!! I love your bird photos! We don't have red-bellied sapsuckers here. They're gorgeous!

Yes... I do... thank you so much for asking! It is www.holly-henson.com

Thank you Lu!!

I always think they look so expressive too. For me, I think it's the very round eye combined with the little white feathers right behind. Makes for a nice "side-eye" 🙃

One of my favorite subjects of all time... the Eastern Bluebird.
I named this painting "Harbinger of Hope" and he found a forever home last week. So grateful. #easternbluebird #birdart #birdpainting #oilpainting #atlantaartist #natureart #backyardbirds #bluebird #oilonboard #georgiaartist

That's wonderful!

Me too! And I love the way the fly when they're startled. Sometimes it catches me off guard. Thank you Roberta!

Thank you Helen! I appreciate it so much.

Thank you so much Annie! I miss mine too when I don't see them for a while. I'm so glad yours are back!