A gentle golden retriever sits patiently in the grass, wearing a collar with a little bone-shaped tag and the sweetest expression in the set. Easy — one friendly subject.
A golden retriever glows in shades of gold: light cream on the chest and muzzle, warm honey across the back and ears, and a slightly deeper gold along the legs and the feathered tail. The collar can be red or blue so it stands out, with the little bone-shaped tag left silvery gray, and a simple fresh green for the tufts of grass.
Use soft, short strokes that follow the direction of the fur — down the chest, along the legs — and the coat will look fluffy instead of flat. Keep the face light, with just a touch of pink inside the ears. This gentle face rewards a slow finish: save the eyes and nose for last and color them in dark brown.
