Patricia Otero

Paint with me ⭐️ Shortie the Doberman #art #paintingasmr #asmr #doberman

Lucy, the German Shepherd 😊, was commissioned by a collector in Saudi Arabia. The portrait measures 40 x 60 cm and is done in pastels on pastelmat board. Her family requested that I lightly tilt her head in the portrait, as that’s what she always does when called by her name ❤️ #art #paintingasmr #arte #asmr #pets #pastelart #pastelartist #coloredpencil #coloredpencils #oilpainting #acrylicpainting #petportraitartist #petportraits #pastelportrait #pastelpainting #pastelmat #pencilsketch #dogsofinstagram #artoftheday #pencilportrait #germanshepherd #germanshepherds #germanshepherdsofinstagram #gsd

Otis the German Shepherd. Commission for a client in the USA 🇺🇸 The semi-profile composition is one of my favourites for shepherd breeds—the contrast between their ears, muzzle, and large head creates a silhouette that’s both beautiful and striking. Definitely a favourite of mine. Pastel technique. Want to know what materials I used? Check the link in my profile to get your free guide ❤️ ⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️ 🇪🇸 Español Otis, el pastor alemán. Encargo para un cliente en Estados Unidos 🇺🇸 La composición en semi perfil es una de mis favoritas para razas tipo pastor: el contraste entre las orejas, el morro y el tamaño de la cabeza crea una silueta muy bonita e impactante. Sin duda, de mis preferidas 🥰 Técnica al pastel. ¿Quieres saber qué materiales he usado? accede al link de mi perfil para obtener tu guía gratuita ❤️ #gsd#gsdr#germanshepherdr#germanshepherdsofinstagramr#germanshepherddogs#pastelarts#pastelartistl#coloredpencill#coloredpencilsl#oilpaintingr#acrylicpaintingt#petportraitt#petportraitartistt#petportraitst#petportraitsofinstagramt#petportraitures#pastelportraits#pastelpaintings#pastelmatn#pencilsketcht#artofthedayn#pencilportrait

There’s something about the contrast in a Bernese Mountain Dog’s fur that makes them so satisfying to paint. The way the black, white, and tan meet in layers of texture, volume, and shine. This portrait was recorded from start to finish and is now part of a full course inside the Real Art Academy. The process is divided into 11 parts: from the sketch to the background, black fur, tan fur, white fur, long and short fur, structure, and texture. Everything is covered. It’s one of those pieces that feels complex at first, but step by step, it comes together beautifully. 🎓 Want to join my Online Academy or get my free materials guide? Check the link in my bio. #bernese #bernesemountaindog #dogportrait #petportrait #realisticart #pastelportrait #pastelpainting #realartacademy #pastelartist #blackfur #animalportrait #artwithlove #petart #softpastels #pastelpencils

You know, there's something really satisfying about painting a Bernese Mountain Dog. It's not just about getting the black, white, and tan right. It's about diving into the incredible range of shades and textures within each of those colors. 🤗 Think about it: the deep, rich blacks that hold so much light, the vibrant whites that sparkle and reflect, and the warm, earthy tans. Each one needs its own special touch to really come alive on your canvas. It's a fantastic journey in really seeing those subtle details and figuring out how to make them look real – from the softest wisps to the thickest fur. If you've ever wondered how to capture that kind of lifelike detail in a multi-colored coat, breaking down this whole process makes it totally doable. Want to see how we tackle it, step by step? 🌟🌟Check the link in bio to access my Academy! #bernese #bernesemountaindog #dogportrait #softpastels #pastelmat #pastelpencils #petportrait #realisticart #pastelportrait #pastelpainting #realartacademy #pastelartist #arttips #paintingfur #learnart

Nikko the ginger cat ❤️ pastels on Pastelmat board. From my clients words “ Nikko chose me as his owner and I loved him more than anything. He was a medium sized cat, he was a pale oranger cat ginger to be more precise. He had blond mixed with orange stripes. His eyes were yellow or green depending the lighting. He loved flowers especially red ones the color red attracted him a lot, so I tried to have red roses in the house for him. His tail was completely striped like a tiger. He was very intelligent, it’s like if he was a child. He understood everything you told him and would respond to you with his little meows. Nikko new how much he was loved my myself and my mother, we was definitely spoiled. He was very playful, his eyes would turn completely black and we new trouble was coming lol. He was my little protector, it’s like he knew when I was sick, or sad and was always there to comfort me.”. ⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️⚪️ Nikko el gato pelirrojo ❤️ pasteles sobre tabla Pastelmat. De las palabras de mis clientes “ Nikko me eligió como su dueño y lo amé más que nada. Era un gato de tamaño medio, era un gato pelirrojo pálido para ser más exactos. Era rubio mezclado con rayas naranjas. Sus ojos eran amarillos o verdes dependiendo de la iluminación. Le encantaban las flores sobre todo las rojas el color rojo le atraía mucho, así que procuraba tener rosas rojas en casa para él. Su cola era completamente rayada como la de un tigre. Era muy inteligente, es como si fuera un niño. Entendía todo lo que le decías y te respondía con sus pequeños maullidos. Nikko sabía lo mucho que le queríamos mi madre y yo, estaba definitivamente mimado. Era muy juguetón, sus ojos se volvían completamente negros y sabíamos que se avecinaban problemas. Era mi pequeño protector, es como si supiera cuando estaba enfermo o triste y siempre estaba ahí para consolarme”. #pencilartist #pencilartwork #pastelart #pastelartist #coloredpencil #coloredpencils #oilpainting #acrylicpainting #petportrait #petportraitartist #petportraits #petportraitsofinstagram #petportraiture #pastelportrait #pastelpainting #cats #catsofinstagram

Zeus and Athena, two stunning black Shepherds painted for a very special client in Texas 🇺🇸. 2018. Shepherd dogs have always held a special place in my heart. I grew up with one named Condor. There’s a photo of me as a baby next to him, his head was as big as my whole little body! He was my best friend. I played with him non-stop, and he patiently put up with all my games and creative ideas. He also got lots of treats thanks to me… I still remember the day I gave him an entire packet of biscuits!! 😆😆😆 He truly was the best dog ever ❤️

Every time I work on a double portrait like this, there’s something special in how the two animals relate to each other. Paddy and Brig had such different energies (one a bit more serious, the other softer) and I tried to let that come through in their posture, expression, and even the way the light hits their fur. Painting two dogs together always tells a little story. I love seeing how their personalities play off each other as the piece comes to life. I usually get questions about how I build layers in pastel… so here’s a glimpse into the process. For this one, I started by blocking in soft shapes with vibrant, saturated colours using pastel sticks, and then gradually refined the details with pastel pencils. Since the pencil pigment is usually more muted, I try not to cover everything completely; I like allowing the richness of the soft pastels to show through the pencil texture. That contrast gives the fur a more natural vibrancy, especially in those lighter, golden tones. I build everything in very thin layers, letting the underpainting shine through just enough to keep the colours alive. I always think of the early layers like scaffolding.. you don’t see them in the end, but they make everything else possible. #petportrait #pastelportrait #pastelart #pastelpainting #pastelartist #pastelmat #petportraitartist #petportraits #labrador #labstagram #labsofinstagram #yellowlabs #yellowlabsofinstagram

My client told me, “I’d describe Stuff as a quirky mother. She took care of all our other cats over the years, even if they weren’t hers. She was a snuggler but super playful… the sweetest cat I’ve ever had.” 🥰 I painted Stuff in 2022, a year after she had sadly passed away 🥺. She was my client’s childhood cat and meant the world to her. For the portrait, she asked me to capture Stuff in her favourite pose. The original photo had a completely different background, which we redesigned together to create the setting she had envisioned. This piece was created with soft pastels on Pastelmat board, a heartfelt commission for a client in the USA 🇺🇸. #asmr #paintingprocess #artreel #artreels #art #arte #asmr #pets #cats #catsofinstagram #petportrait #paintingasmr #catslover #catsofworld #coloredpencil #pastelpencils #oilpainting #acrylicpainting #sketch

Painting this type of coat is always quite demanding. It involves balancing warm yellows with cool greys and subtle blues to create a brown that carries a gentle blue undertone. You sometimes see a very similar quality in certain dog breeds, such as Labradors or some Golden Retrievers. I thoroughly enjoyed the process, though it certainly required care and precision. The muscle structure plays a big role in their character, so I paid close attention to how the skin moves across the body—where it rests more tightly against the bone, and where a layer of hair softens the form. It’s this combination of colour, texture, and anatomy that makes the portrait both challenging and very rewarding to complete. #ox #oxen #cows #cowsofinstagram #farmlife #farm #cowsofig #pencilartist #pencilartwork #pastelart #pastelartist #coloredpencil #coloredpencils #oilpainting #acrylicpainting #petportrait #petportraitartist #petportraits #petportraitsofinstagram #petportraiture #pastelportrait #pastelpainting #pastelmat #pencilsketch #artoftheday #pencilportrait

This portrait of Missy holds a very special place in my memory. The client wanted it to have a warm, timeless feel, with a background of rich browns touched with ochre undertones. She asked for Missy to be lying on her favourite chair, with her toy beside her, and it was important to her that the composition reflected exactly what she had imagined for her little girl. I began by sketching and presenting several compositions, as we wanted to capture her vision perfectly. Missy meant the world to her, and having sadly passed away in 2020, this portrait carried a deep emotional significance. When creating the background, I worked carefully with browns, yellows, and greens, blending them to achieve a warm tone with subtle depth. It’s a colour that almost hints at an earthy, slightly weathered quality, which I achieved by introducing a strong green into the mix. The process reminded me of how I often work in oils, except here I had to build the colour directly on the surface to create the effect I was after. The result was a portrait that felt both rich and heartfelt, and I truly loved every moment of bringing it to life. #pastelart #pastelartist #coloredpencil #coloredpencils #oilpainting #acrylicpainting #petportrait #petportraitartist #petportraits #petportraitsofinstagram #petportraiture #pastelportrait #pastelpainting #pastelmat #pencilsketch #artoftheday #pencilportrait #dogs #dogsofinstagram

Kaiser the Doberman. The most powerful face and somehow the sweetest ❤️ Commission. Work in progress. #art #oilpainting

Paint with me. 🐈‍⬛🌙 My clients words: “Kitzalle was my sister’s cat. Unfortunately she passed away last year at the age of 15. Her name was April (she was born on 1st of April), and her nickname was “Kitzalle” (and also “Principessa”. She had a unique personality, wasn’t so friendly to other cats in my sister house or outside across the years, and kept her best spot in the house. As my sister always says “Kitzalle was the most continually relationship she had ever had”. They have changed apartments at least 10 times all across the country in those years, each time starting at a new surrounding together. With the years passing, my sister adopted more cats from each place and carried them with her and Kitzalle to the next place… until she got to 6 cats each one with a different story, but above all of them was always Kitzalle the one and the only.” #art #paintingasmr #arte #asmr #pets #pastelart #pastelartist #coloredpencil #coloredpencils #oilpainting #acrylicpainting #petportrait #petportraitartist #petportraits #petportraitsofinstagram #pastelportrait #pastelpainting #pastelmat #pencilsketch #artoftheday #pencilportrait #cats #catsofinstagram #cats_of_world #catsagram