Patricia Otero

Diesel & Whistler. ☀️ Whistler was the soft one — always under your feet, always ready for a cuddle. Diesel was more reserved, but just as loving. He lived for water and chasing a ball. Two completely different personalities, but inseparable. Best friends to the very end. Commissioned by a lovely client in Ireland 🇮🇪 55x70cm, soft pastels on Pastelmat board. Check the link in my bio if you want to get your free materials guide ❤️ #petportrait #labrador #blacklab #yellowlab #labradorretriever #labradorsofinstagram #dogportrait #pastelportrait #pastelpainting #realisticart #pastelartist #artwithlove #softpastels #realismart #dogsofinstagram #dogart #animalportrait #petlove #dogdrawing

This is the progress of Ellie & Boo’s portrait, which I finished a few months ago but never had the chance to share. ❤️ Their lovely family asked me to place them in their backyard—clearly, they live in paradise. ❤️ 🏫 Want to learn with me and download a free materials guide? Find the link in my bio 🤗 #GermanShepherd #GermanShepherdArt #PastelPortrait #DogPortrait #PetPortraitArtist #RealisticArt #PastelDrawing #PetPortrait #DogArt #PastelPencils #AnimalPortrait #SoftPastels #RealismArt #DrawingDogs #PastelArtwork #DogLovers #PetLovers #GermanShepherdLovers

We were like peas and carrots, and when we were both out on the trails together, we were able to be free of both of our anxieties as we galloped through the fields.” These were the words shared with me by Tom’s human when I was commissioned to paint his portrait in 2023. He had sadly passed away that January, and this piece was created to honor the deep bond they shared — one built on calm, freedom, and companionship. Commissioned by a lovely collector in the USA 🇺🇸 ✨ Want my free materials guide? Link in bio ☺️ #horseportrait #equineart #pastelportrait #petportrait #horseart #realisticart #pastelartist #artwithlove #animalportrait #softpastels #petmemorial #documentyourprocess #realism #horsepainting

Whistler was gentle, affectionate, and never far from your feet. 🥰 Diesel, more reserved, had a playful side and a deep love for water. 🥎 They were different in energy, but deeply bonded — best friends in every sense. Commissioned by a lovely client in Ireland 🇮🇪 55x70cm, soft pastels on Pastelmat board. 🎓 Want to learn with me and access my free materials guide? Head to the link in my bio! #petportrait #labrador #blacklab #yellowlab #labradorretriever #labradorsoftiktok #dogportrait #pastelportrait #pastelpainting #realisticart #pastelartist #softpastels #artwithlove #realismart #dogart #dogsoftiktok #petlove #animalportrait

Luna & Apollo the Rottweilers. Commission for a collector in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. 50x75cm Pastels on Pastelmat board 🏫 Want to learn with me and download a free materials guide? Find the link in my bio 🤗 #art #paintingasmr #arte #asmr #pets #pastelart #pastelartist #coloredpencil #coloredpencils #oilpainting #acrylicpainting #petportraitartist #petportraits #pastelportrait #pastelpainting #pastelmat #pencilsketch #dogsofinstagram #artoftheday #pencilportrait #rottweiler #rottweilerworld #rottie #rottiesoftiktok

I painted my client’s real-life paradise. ❤️ #dogs #art #germanshepheard Want to know the materials I used? Check the links in my bio ❤️

I don’t often get the chance to paint soft pink backgrounds, but for this portrait, my client chose one that felt delicate, warm, and absolutely perfect for Kiara. 🐱 It brought out her features beautifully and made the whole piece feel extra tender. 😍 I loved every moment of working on it. 🌟 #art #asmr 🎓 Want to learn with me and access my free materials guide? Head to the link in my bio!

Sasha & Cyrus. Two greyhounds, so different — and so perfectly matched. Cyrus, named after the Persian king, was a sable greyhound with a regal presence. Dignified, elegant — he carried himself like royalty. Sasha, the fawn-colored one, was sweet, gentle, and endlessly pettable. A little dreamy, a little silly — their beloved “airhead” in the best way. This oil painting was about contrast, character, and capturing the softness of their bond. One majestic, one tender. Both unforgettable. 100x70cm Oils on Linen. #oilpainting #greyhoundsofinstagram #petportrait #dogportrait #realisticart #dogsofinstagram #petlove #greyhound #animalportrait #artwithlove #realismart #petpainting #artacademy #sighthound #oilpaintingartist #realartacademy #greyhounds

I was told about Luna — how she gently herds the family to the couch, how she picks someone to fall asleep on each night, and how she always finds a way to stay in contact with everyone she loves. She doesn’t bark to ask for what she wants. She simply gestures — for walks, snacks, balcony time, or just a little more fresh air. A quiet soul, full of sweetness, patience, and Labrador joy. Painted in soft pastels to honor that calm, loving presence. ✨ Want my free materials guide? Link in my bio ❤️ #petportrait #blacklabrador #labradorlove #dogportrait #pastelart #pastelportrait #softpastels #pastelpainting #realisticart #dogsofinstagram #petlove #artwithlove #pastelartist #artmaterials #dogart #learnpastels #realismart #artacademy

Hank the Golden Retriever. ❤️ 14x21 cm / 5.5” x 8.1”. Commission for a collector in the USA 🇺🇸. I finished this piece last year and I loved so much every step of the process 🥰 Hank passed away in 2021 and is still so dearly missed 🥺 From his family’s words: He was quirky, gentle, and full of love. He’d hug you when nervous, always had to be touching someone, and carried his toys so delicately in his mouth. They called him Spunky—he had that kind of joyful, goofy energy that made everyone smile. 💛 #art #asmr

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 are dogs that carry a quiet kind of nobility — and Roo was one of them. ❤️ So elegant, so composed. Painting her felt like capturing a portrait of a queen. I painted Roo in 2023, using my soft pastel technique on Pastelmat — a portrait that was all about subtle beauty and presence. ✨ Want my free materials guide? You’ll find it in the link in my profile 🤗

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

I painted this a few years ago, and I still remember how much fun I had working on it. There’s something magnetic about a cat’s eyes — the way they catch the light, the softness, the mystery. They completely draw you in, and I loved capturing that energy in this piece. #catportrait #catart #pastelportrait #petportrait #realisticart #petlove #pastelpainting #catsofinstagram #artwithlove #pastelartist #realismart #animalportrait #softpastels

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

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 ❤️