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Westie (Westy) Portraits and Paintings

The Westie (Westy), otherwise known as the West Highland White Terrier, is a great subject to paint.  Unlike many other dogs I have painted, my Westie Portraits offer a unique challenge as they offer little variance in colour.  This means I usually need to apply a coloured background so they stand out against my usual plain white canvas.  Despite this the Westie Paintings are always cute, with a good contrast between their white coats and black button noses.

The Westy is a Scottish breed of Dog and is a very popular breed in the UK ranking in the top three for ownership.  Famous Westies include Hamish Macbeth, the Cesar dog and Scottish whisky Black & White.  The were bred as a rodent hunting dog and as you would expect from a terrier, they have a feisty temperament.  That said, they are very social and I look forward to getting a few more to paint.

Westie Portrait of Benson the West highland Terrier
Westie Portrait of Benson the West highland Terrier


Westie Painting of Dexter the West Highland Terrier
Westie Painting of Dexter the West Highland Terrier




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