Valentines Day Card

A week ago I decided to draw a Valentines Day Card for my wife inspired by our dog Scamp.

I did an initial sketch using Neopaint (no tracing of photographs here) and then moved it to Xara and used the Pen, Straight Line and Shape tools to get the pen-and-ink effect. I used the Text tool as well , of course, and although I don't use the effects a lot the Shadow tool came in handy.

In the end I didn't get a complete likeness - but I was happy with the final result.

Here's the card:
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And here's what Scamp looks like in real life:
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In the end I didn't get a complete likeness - but I was happy with the final result.

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As I assume was your wife. :)

Thanks for sharing this Jim.

Very nicely done, Jim.

That really is an excellent drawing, Jim.

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Scamp as a puppy, meme style

Excellent Jim. Truly a fine piece of work. =D>

I love it! Super cute :)

Thank you for all the kind responses and kudos to WildRice for the drawing of Scamp "meme style" - you caught the essence there with the white patch across the head.
You really take a chance drawing a family pet (especially one as beloved as Scamp) but my wife liked it so I guess I can breathe a sigh of relief.:cool: