German Shepard, acrylic on canvas. This is a painted portrait of a German Shepherd dog posed against a dark, almost black background. The dog is depicted in a seated position with its front paws extended forward, gazing upward with an alert and expressive look, its large pointed ears perked up attentively. The painting captures the breed's characteristic coloring beautifully, with rich golden-brown and tan tones across the face and body contrasted by darker black and grey markings along the muzzle and back. The brushwork has a realistic yet painterly quality, with visible texture that gives the fur depth and dimension, and the dark background creates a dramatic, studio-portrait effect that draws full focus to the dog's warm and engaging expression.