Blog — Portraits
Sharing Videos of Work in Progress Portrait Drawings
Posted by Trae Mundt on
These past few months have been very enjoyable for me. I started making time-lapse videos of my work in progress (WIP) drawings and sharing these videos on YouTube. I love connecting with people and reading their comments. As you know, YouTube is a huge platform. I'm grateful that people have been able to find me. If you're considering taking time-lapse...
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- Tags: Charcoal, Commissions, Drawings, Life as An Artist, Pencil, Pets, Portraits
A Pig of Many Colors
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As you can see, I did not paint this pig with traditional pig colors. I took artistic license with this painting. I chose to paint Milford with beautiful shades of gray, purple, burgundy, rose, pale pink, and black. Each brush stroke was carefully placed, starting with the darkest colors, gradually painting the medium tones, then ending with highlights. These strokes...
The Story Behind Beach Buddy
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I love the beach. I love the beauty of the ocean. When I see the vastness of the water, my soul calls me to worship our God. He spoke and the oceans were created. Wow! That's quite a statement. I'm reminded of His incredible beauty and artistry. Why do we spend time at the beach? It's relaxing. It's fun. It's...
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- Tags: Acrylic Paintings, Art Trips - Inspiraton, Portraits, Thoughtfulness, Touching Hearts
Churro the Wild Burro
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I live in the desert. The summers are so hot here. It was my birthday, so we decided to spend a few days in Mount Charleston which is about 35-40 miles northwest of Las Vegas. It's much cooler at the top of the mountain. Before the trip, I whispered a prayer to God asking Him for a birthday surprise. I...
Pocket Beagles - A Very Fun Portrait!
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I got a text from my husband's co-worker. He saw the portrait I painted of our Calico Kitty and was interested in learning about commissioning me to paint his beloved pocket beagles. He sent me reference photos. We discussed the details. Then the fun began! I had never heard of pocket beagles. I grew up with Winthropp, our family beagle....