One of my commissions and an absolute joy to paint. Roo is a Labrador with big ambitions and an even bigger sense of fun. On walks she’s on a serious mission to collect all the balls, and if there aren’t any around, she’ll happily settle for the longest branch she can find.

At home, she ups the challenge by cramming as many stuffed toys as possible into her mouth at once, eyes sparkling with pure mischief. Loved to bits and bursting with personality, Roo is the kind of dog who aims high, carries everything, and fills every day with joy. Exactly the sort of character I love capturing in paint