LuLa in Motion

This is my first painting of Tallulah, and my first painting done since we brought her home.  It felt so nice to get back to painting again.  I really missed it!  I painted this in our new gallery/studio at Envisions in Boones Mill, VA.  Some of my artist friends and I have been lucky enough to get a space that is perfect for us to use as our joint studio.  The best part is that we are able to paint together and enjoy the process in the company of friends.  What can be better than that!!?  I'm looking forward to lots more time there.  Happy New Year everyone! 

Meet My New Studio Pal, LuLa

The subject of this photo is the reason I haven't posted anything new on my blog.  Tallulah is our new Sproodle puppy (springer spaniel/poodle) and she is a delight...until bedtime.  Then all bets are off, although she has only been with us and away from her litter mates for two nights. She is a welcomed addition to our family and so much fun.  Can't wait to paint her!  If you want to see more Sproodles, go to Old Mill Doodles.  They are the best!  They breed  really healthy and adorable labradoodles, goldendoodles, and sproodles.

Canine Art Critic

5 x 8" Pastel on Wallis Paper, 12 x 15" Framed

$150 + s/h (Framed)

A hot day at the Roanoke Sidewalk Art Show...I think this dog was deciding whether or not to buy the painting that was propped up.  He also was hinting that he wanted a large cold drink.  He probably had more luck with the drink than getting his "people" to buy him the painting...

Great Dane Beach Taxi

6 x 6 Pastel on Wallis Paper, 16 x 16 Framed

$150 + s/h (Framed)

Believe it or not, this was a Great Dane PUPPY!  He filled the whole golf cart.  He was returning from the beach, and I guess he was tired from all the activity and needed a ride home.  What fun painting this quick study!

Chick Magnet

6 x 6 Pastel on Wallis Paper, 16 x 16 Framed

$150 + s/h (Framed)

 

I love King Charles Spaniels!  No one can resist them.  This dog was getting lots of female attention from all the people at the Roanoke outdoor art show.  I think the gentleman walking him knew that was going to happen :-)

Summer Crush

6 x 6 Pastel on Wallis Paper, 16 x 16 Framed

$150 + s/h (Framed)

Ah...Love at first sight!  This is a very wet Cooper, (I've painted her before), and a dog she obviously thought was attractive and was trying to pick up for a summer romance.  Actually, the other dog was on leash, but I chose not to add it.  Apparently, there is a leash law, and Cooper's significant others got a WARNING from a beach officer in a dune buggy.  After that, I think Cooper felt the rest of the trip was a "bummer."

Sasha Noel at 15

NFS

 

I seem to be on a dog painting mission lately.  We had to put our beloved Bichon, Sasha, down a few months ago.  I had done a quick study of her while she was still alive and healthy, but this past week, I had the urge to paint her again.  I really love this one because it captures her so well.  I didn't sketch before I began but jumped right in with simple strokes.  Her ear sticking up on the back of the couch is my favorite part.  I just came back from a few days at the ocean, and when I pulled up the photos I took, I was surprised at all the dogs I snapped pictures of.  It might be time to think about getting a new canine companion :-)

Waiting for the Doggy Bag

6 x 6 Pastel on Wallis Paper, 16 x 16 Framed

$150 + s/h (Framed)

 

It was a really hot, windy day in Asheville and this little dog was sitting patiently, waiting for his "significant people" to finish their lunch.  Again, this is a quick study, but sometimes these rough pieces stand on their own.  A more polished piece might not have the same feeling of movement.