Sir Ben

 

Finch on wood

This is a mate to Mabel.

 

Maggie Mae

Took longer than it should, but this is the dog owned by two of the most generous people on earth, my cousin and his wife!  You know this is the dog for them!

Ornaments!

It is all about opportunity and the time is now.
I started making these hand painted ornaments a few years ago and the PERFECT TIME to order is right now!   With the holidays coming, I can have them hanging on your tree this year.  All I need is a few  photos of your pet to use to get the personality of YOUR animal.

They are $40 plus shipping and fees for paypal, if you use it.   PLEASE email me early.  I will stop making them in Early December so plan now.

You can get them in regular glass or shatterproof for the more rambunctious households!

UPDATED DEC 15.   NO more ornaments available for Christmas delivery, but feel free to contact me after the holiday for NEXT YEAR'S TREE!!

Zelda a mate to Lucky

This client had done a wrapped canvas of their great rescue, Lucky, years ago.  Their newest girl was a very mature, late life rescue and it is a mate to the one of dear Lucky who is no longer with us.

Silver Tabby

I had a group of kitties going off to Thailand.  Here is the first.

Splashy Pom!

I brought my unfinished cat to the dog park today, but could not do a cat... just couldn't... so I did this splashy little Pomeranian.
9x12" watercolor.

Got a problem...

I am on a little break because I have a problem.

In this economy, I am a happy, marginal painter, making a living but not much of a profit and I now have a sick cat.

I am going to have a few paintings that I am trading to his vet for what the diagnosis and testing, and probable medication to control it are, but he has a tumor on his thyroid. EASY treatment of three days with radiation. Cat comes out fine and a bit radio-active, but it kills only the tumor and the procedure has a 99% success!

Problem is .... got no cat insurance and no spare income.

So, if any of you want to get a running jump on the holidays, and ease the panic attack of your friend, the blogger, NOW is the time to order your portraits.

Half joking half serious. I am scrambling for the extra income as the procedure is not cheap.

So.... while we are on a short break for my minor breakdown, lets let let YOU resist this demanding feline!!

(no not art, the real cat....)

Little Black Boxer Pup

Back at the first of the year, this was one of my first runners! She has apparently slowed down and learned to walk like a big boy. But one of my favorites at the park. I believe her name is Valentine.

Second Friend's Dog

This is Titus.  A bit more somber, I understand, than his friend Troy.  These are very fast personality sketches for larger paintings.  I love little for energy and immediacy, but do not let ANYONE tell you dogs are easier to paint than people.  If we all had hair on our faces, it would be MUCH harder to see the soul underneath.  That is the challenge of Pet Portraiture.

Aussie Diamond

I saw this dog at a show recently and the light was just perfect! Decided to present this as one of my not so rough diamonds!

Second Diamond

This little Bulldog was a little bit tricky. The new technique is a lot about using white for details. I painted myself into a corner using a white dog... but I think I painted out. Also on a deep wrapped 5x5"

Pastel Demonstration in my Workshop

I have been doing some oil painting and pastel workshops lately, which is why I am racing my blog of late... too much prepping and not enough painting!  So here is the demonstration I did today for my pastel over watercolor technique.  I am pretty sure there is a bit more work to do, but this week is the work in progress week!  You will have to forget it so I can post it later finished!  

Bearded Daschshund

I have a few shots of this little fellow, whom I was calling Ms Congeniality at the dog show. There was a real joy of the event. The weather was hotter and hotter, but this little smiling face was friendly and active throughout the show.

Big White Poodle

In world of poos and -oodles, I figure it was time to do the real thing. He is just loving the day! Clean and trimmed, ready for action.

Golden Doodle

Somewhere in California, I understand there is an entire "Doodle" shop of all the mixed Poodle breeds.  This was one of the most jolly faces I have seen.  Not a problem getting a shot.  Purely movie star!

Spots on the Run

After my photo shoot one day in the park, I came up to this owner and said. "All I saw when she ran by was a blur of spots!"  Spots on the run.

Dotty

No, I really don't know this dog's name, but I was indeed going a bit dotty with the spots on this Dalmation.  It was fun.  Before I put the sky around, the image of nothing but a little shadow and islands of black made it seem like an optical illusion.

Beagle In Doubt

I have a magical way of getting MOST dogs to give me a great pose in three or four shots. I think they can hardly believe whatever it is I say to them in "dog language" but they always give me this incredulous look! This little babe was definitely not falling for it!

Moochi

The fluffy white guys at the park that want to be glamorized always have to have a double shot.  First, when I meet them covered in dry grass, dog spit and a bit of mud.  Second ON THE WAY IN to the park, when they have had a run to the groomers!  Moochi was one of those that cleaned up real nice for the close-up.