Dina Kalo Fine Art

Portrait of Juliet from Croquis Cafe A portrait with special attention to tone Portrait of Julia from Croquis Cafe in Conte on toned grey paper 21X27.9 by Dina Kalo I decided to play around with my newly purchased Conte a Paris set and grey toned paper. My main focus was to separate the values (light v dark) and these materials really play nicely...

Stitch and Sharkie Two royally cute chihuahuas My latest commission, Stitch and Sharkie were painted on a 30cm x 40cm stretched canvas in acrylics for a lovely co-worker of mine. They're actually his friends dogs and he wanted to surprise her with an original painting.  He asked for a colourful painting to reflect their exuberant and playful personalities and the pillow they're standing...

'Grandma had forgotten what joy is' That's what my father answered when I asked him why she wasn't smiling in any family photo.  Painting acrylics on canvas, 40cm X 50cm. 'Grandma had forgotten what joy is' acrylic painting on stretched canvas, by dina kalo I accept commissions: Dina kalo fine art ...

'My namesake and me' A portrait of me with my Grandfather. This painting is based on one of my most cherished photos, it's a portrait of me and my grandfather.  The moment was captured by my father about 30 years ago, and it evokes nostalgic feelings. I didn't know my grandfather, he died shortly after this photo but I remember sneaking into my parent's...

New painting! Claire the lazy kitten! Here's a painting of a little kitten sitting in a metal bucket. The painting is 20cm X 20cm acrylic paints on stretched canvas. If you'd like to purchase prints of this little girl, or any other painting, just pop over at my shop (below): SHOP! Painting of a kitten, acrylics on stretched canvas, by dina kalo. If...

Cat-Flap Cat! Here's a concept I've been working on for my entry in a competition for Picture Hooks illustration mentoring scheme! It's about Cat-Flap Cat!He's white and sports a stylish red sleeveless jacket. He gets his name from his ability to open portals to a magical world where he can play with his peculiar friends. When he wants to return to his home...

Misty, Little Bear and Bobby! I've been flooded with commissions for hamster portraits this holiday season and it's been a delight painting each one! A big thank you to all my clients who entrusted me with their beloved pet's portrait! Little Bear the Hamster,by Dina Kalo fine art.A4 acrylics on stretched canvas If I'm not mistaken, they're all 'syrian hamsters'.  They may look...