{"product_id":"digby-custom-happy-dog-oil-painting","title":"Digby: Custom Happy Dog Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI painted this 10x10-inch oil portrait to capture the bright and joyful energy of a dog named Digby.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExploring Light and Texture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis commission was a great opportunity to focus on something I love: finding hidden colors in light-colored fur. The collector is a fellow artist who specifically mentioned my approach to lighter coats, so I spent a lot of time building up the cream and gold tones using professional oil paints. I chose a deep, solid blue for the background because it creates a powerful contrast that makes the warmth of the subject really stand out. It was important to me that the final piece felt as joyful as the reference photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI used my signature brushwork to give the painting a lot of life and movement. If you look closely, you can see the painterly texture where the layers of oil are applied heavily, especially around the ears and the tongue. I didn't just use white for the fur; I tucked in soft pinks, yellows, and even cool teals to show how the light moves across the surface. I painted this on a handmade wood panel to ensure it has a physical, high-end feel that works perfectly as a stand-alone piece or as part of a larger collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy I love this piece\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBold Color Contrast:\u003c\/b\u003e The deep blue background provides a striking backdrop for the golden and cream tones of the dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocus on Light Fur:\u003c\/b\u003e I used a wide palette of subtle colors to give the light fur depth and dimension without losing its brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSignature Brushwork:\u003c\/b\u003e You can see the thick, physical layers of paint that give the artwork a unique tactile quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandmade Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Every step, from preparing the wood panel to the final details, was done by hand in my studio to create a lasting heirloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Oil painting by Alai Ganuza\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25x25 cm (10x10 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandmade prepared wood panel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity (COA) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorldwide tracked and insured shipping via FedEx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AlaiGanuza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57975919018309,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/9440\/6117\/files\/digby_dog_commission.webp?v=1778873212","url":"https:\/\/alaiganuza.com\/en-fr\/products\/digby-custom-happy-dog-oil-painting","provider":"AlaiGanuza","version":"1.0","type":"link"}