Sharpei

I had more fun watching this young man whose face seemed to always be preceding him by a few inches! There is a look of perpetual nearsightedness in these eyes, but he was keeping up and leading the charge all afternoon. A fast glance to the painter lady and he was off again.

Racin' Vizsla

Yup, there are a lot of them out there. Again, I think there are more unusual breeds in my neighborhood than some. Lots of Vizslas frolicking in the grass!

Lyriq, the Tibetan Terrier

Ah, how I thought a long haired black dog would be a piece of cake! This is such a beautiful beast, but one has no clue exactly how many shades of black there are in a black dog. 9x12"

Anatolian Shepherd

Not a name you hear every day, but I have done two as commissions so I have great respect for these incredibly sweet natured giants.  From a rejected pose of one of these portraits.

Soulful Fellow

I have had a photo of this Akita for a few years.   A major painting never done, but I came across this great expression.  And the challenge of doing a black dog.  Just a lot of fun and the joy of painting a "person" in fur - 5x7".

Tibetan Terrier

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I understand this little guy has two roommates that may be getting painted as well, but I only caught this sweet face in the park.