Sage - A Commission

"Sage" - Commission

8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board 

SOLD

Another gorgeous dog, another commission that I loved doing.
I'm pretty sure Sage is saying to GET OUT AND VOTE. It's more important than ever!

Rex - A Commission

SOLD

I was honored to be asked to paint a portrait of Rex as a remembrance for his family. What a gorgeous dog!! I really enjoyed painting him and hope the painting brings his family many happy memories.

Simon

"Simon"

8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board

SOLD 

Another commission for the recent Hound Dog Competition, called "A Howlin' Celebration." Here's Simon, a dog with attitude :-)

Boomerang

9 x 6 Oil on Archival Board

SOLD

Watch Out! Here he comes...Here is Boomerang, one of the winners of the Hound Dog Contest at the Franklin County Library. I was fortunate enough to get to paint two of the winners. Lots of beautiful dogs were entered into the different categories, mostly rescues who were lucky enough to find wonderful families. The photo of my painting here is a little washed out. The colors are more intense in the original. Not sure why that happened.

A VALENTINE'S DAY FACE

"A Valentine's Day Face"

8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board

This was another Christmas commission, but this adorable dog's face definitely says he takes Valentine's Day seriously!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, EVERYONE!

"I'm Listening!"

Oil on Archival Board

SOLD

I don't think this dog misses anything that is said...Ever!! So very cute and a fun commission.

Another 2017 Christmas Commission

8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board

SOLD

Another adorable face to paint. I loved the tilt of his head and those jowls....

Great Dane - Commission

6 x 6 Oil on Archival Board

SOLD

Well, Happy 2018 Everyone! Here's an adorable face of a beautiful Great Dane to start the year off. One blue eye, one green. So much personality in this mug shot. One of the Christmas commissions I was so lucky to paint.

JASPER

"JASPER"

Oil on Archival Board

SOLD

A friend posted a photo of her adorable dog a while ago, and it definitely looked like a painting to me. She was kind enough to let me play with it, so here are the results. It was a perfect warm up before tackling the commissions I'm doing.




As always, thank you for looking at my blog.

Bella - Commission

6 x 6 Oil on Archival Board

SOLD

Here's Bella!  So adorable in her pink and white bows.  A pleasure to paint!

Gentle Giant

8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board  

I met this dog when I was on my way to the post office. He stopped everyone in their tracks. What a beautiful Newfoundland he was, scarf and all. He deserved a portrait for sure.

Gonzo

9 x 6 Oil on Archival Board

SOLD

Meet Gonzo, a Golden Doodle, who has been trained impeccably by Lesleigh Cook.  Sometimes you  meet a dog, and they look at you and you fall in love instantly.  That's how I feel about Gonzo.  He has a look that is hard to describe.  I tried to capture it here.  Very serious, ready for action, yet playful as well.  He is a therapy dog and whatever family was fortunate enough to get him should feel very blessed.

Pug - Commission

8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board 

SOLD

Want a biscuit? Want a belly rub? Want to play? Not sure what that look is, but whatever, it definitely gets your attention. A real cutie for sure.

"Lucy"

10 x 8 Oil on Archival Board

SOLD

Just look at that attentive face! Ready for anything. Dogs definitely do have personalities, and even from a photograph, you can usually see their "inner self" shining through. At least I can when I'm painting them. Lucy was such fun to do. A beautiful dog. Someone once asked me how I got dogs to sit for a painting session….I still smile when I think of that!!

"Jax" - A Commission

12 x 12 Oil on Archival Board

SOLD

I've been so lucky to have the opportunity to paint these wonderful animals. Jax has such a soulful face..and that shiny, chocolate coat. A big thank you to Jax's family :=) 

"Here's Looking at You!"

8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board

NFS

This is a companion piece to go with Tallulah's "tongue" painting. She complained about me posting the other one, so I did one that has more dignity :-) Hope she's satisfied!!

YUM…Good Peanut Butter!

8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board

When I go to paint with my Saturday artist friends at Goose Creek Studio and Custom Framing, I try to think of fun projects so that when visitors come to see us they have something a little different to see.  Tallulah makes this easy!  Here's one I worked on this past Saturday.  I got the benefit of input for that weird underside of her tongue from the fabulous artists who join me in the studio.  One would think a tongue wouldn't be difficult.  Well…This one was, and here it is in all it's glory :-)

Milo Bear

8 x 8 Oil on Archival Board

SOLD

Another commission done and shipped!  I get such joy painting these faces :-)
Happy Monday!

Sherbert

SOLD

12 x 12 Oil on Archival Board

Slowly but surely I'm getting the Christmas commissions loaded on for you to see along with my new paintings.  It has sure been busy around here, and I'm certainly not complaining.  One of the best things about being an artist is the great community of support and the opportunity to meet so many terrific like-minded people.  Here's Sherbert!  Such a kind, lovable face.

Cow with Highlights

8 x 8 Oil onArchival Board

Mooooving along on this Sunday, a beautiful Scottish Highlander cow with the sun hitting that gorgeous auburn fur.  (Do cows have "fur"? …Not sure, being a City girl).   Loved painting this one.  If interested in purchasing, just email me :-)