Smart's Art

23/02/2024

A wee gift for a family member. Deer added at their request. Oil on canvas.

Based on a photograph by Lochmaben Photographer Sarah Armstrong https://www.instagram.com/saraharmstrong655/

Beauty, cosmetic & personal care

24/11/2023

26 hours in 26 seconds. Romi had great highlights, dark shadows, and all shades inbetween. A full breadth of contrast and a lovely wee dog to draw. Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel pencils on PastelMat.

Spring Fling We love Dumfries and Galloway Gracefield Arts Centre Annan Online

17/09/2023

Velvet Lenny. My latest drawing (1 month to complete at about 1 1/2 hours a night). Never met Lenny but he looks lovely to touch doesn't he. Lenny's owner is very happy with the drawing, thanks for allowing me to share.

Beauty, cosmetic & personal care

08/04/2023

Wonderful (off the lead) spring day walk yesterday with Moss, along some quiet nearby country routes. Annan, Dumfries and Galloway. Good for the soul.

26/03/2023

Marketing is a must! Let's all help and do our bit!

11/03/2023

Oor Moss. Settled in nicely now to our family routine, after a huge paradigm shift for him. He didnae make it as a sheep dog, but as always in life, when one door closes another door opens. And we’re very lucky, that door is ours. Welcome Moss.

30/09/2022

Taz the Puggle. Cross between a Pug and a Beagle. Small in stature, big in personality. Thats what was in my mind while drawing him. Now gifted and hanging in America. An early 2022 drawing.

Puggles Puggle and Pug owners Pugs in UK Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre The Uk Beagles Owners Club Beagle Group Solway Canine Hydrotherapy and Self Service Dog Wash

29/05/2022

RIP my own dog Tilly. Lost her 10 weeks ago when I was on holiday. Had her for 11 years from Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre. A huge light in our life’s, the memory of which can never be extinguished. Tilly used to draw with me, and sometimes stop me drawing by nudging my hand away from the paper when i had spent too long drawing another dog and it was now Tilly time. Difficult to get back to it for me so having a break at the moment but will pick up the pencils again when I’m ready. Glad I got to draw her when she was still alive.

26/10/2021

A pastel pencil drawing done for my brother in law, Ralph, of his beloved pal Poppy. Gifted today. Happy birthday.