2 and a Half Schnauzers

Sorry for the lack of dogs for the past few days... but I am making up with this nice little recent commission!

YES, I am running behind.

So I am going to give you the show from yesterday:

GSD Pup

I know, the normal among us call them German Shepherds. I have been hanging with the doggie set too long and am into initials. Saw this baby on Sunday in the dog park. YIPPEE! I did not come home with heat stroke!!

My One-Woman Show Opening.

I don't know how to do these on the side for only one post, but I hope that ANY of you who live in the Phoenix area and have time tomorrow, might want to come by and see my work.

I have a humble reception in a really nice venue. All my own stuff. Veggies and punch. Starting at 2. Click on this one to see the details large:

Simon, the Welsh Springer Spaniel

This is a real trip down memory lane! I think I did this portrait about 6 years ago. Simon's Dad was on my client list and came to a recent show, with a sweet white faced senior citizen doggie in tow. And it was Simon! A shy but very lovable dearheart, had some better social skills but I was shocked at how my friend had matured. Glad to have captured him at his handsome best!

Sample Airedale

I came across this recently. It was one of my earlier watercolors, but a breed that I KEEP falling in love with...

and as you see, so did my cat!

Jaeger

This is one of two pieces I did. There was something in the animal that I did not quite get in the portrait, so I re-did it. The owner couldn't make up her mind... so she took them both!

The Dog from the Art Walk

Just watching the people down the streets of Scottsdale a few years ago, and a vendor had this wonderfully soulful little guardian. From a snapshot, I just had to create this essence of dog.

Terry

This was a commission of love. Terry was (we are almost sure) a mostly Wheaton Terrier mix. LOVED hard by a family and given back as a gift to his mother, by a grad student out here. Pictures were hard to work from, but the result was a perfect memory.

Dog Tired of Dogs.

I know, I just sort of ran out of dog steam! So we have the holiday version of my cat.

Sometimes you just have to have a break!

Annie

This is one of the French Brittany Gun dogs or l'Epagneul Breton's who I have the privilege to be their official painter. Sweet little Annie. Had a bad year of health but is doing just grea now!

Tan Dane

This was a demo for the Great Dane Club of Phoenix. Done among the great drooling giants at the show. THAT is street art!

Gypsy Sketch

This is the mascot of the Scottsdale Artist's School, Gypsy. She has been the subject of some of my pastel pieces and this was one I started as a demonstration. Looks pretty good unfinished if you ask me!

Root, the Spitz

I have a lot of internet and international friends. This is Rooty, a Finnish Spitz from Finland, if I recall properly! Back when I needed samples, he was volunteered and rendered with love.

The Charity Box 2008

A few posts ago, you saw the start of my donation for the last Hope for the Animals donation.

I also donate a blank box for a portrait piece.

Here is what I did last year for the auction winner:

The Giant Donation

I donated this as a prize in an auction back East. Unlike some of our local charities, who I will say, don't mind just giving the money, this was redeemed immediately. So I have never met this dog, but I hear it is big!!

The Chow with Big Eyes

A while back I almost got a job doing some covers for breed magazines. This was one of the ones I was really feeling good about. Apparently, however, a great Chow Chow has tiny little eyes. I have learned to love, even these sad little creatures with big pretty peepers, no matter how imperfect!

Kerry Blue

I have looked and looked at the photos I took of this guy. Where the HECK are those eyes? I just dediced it was less important that I see him, than that HE sees me, so ... I found his TOUNGUE!

The DOX BOX Pt. 1

Every year I donate a finished box to the PACC911 rescue group HOPE FOR THE ANIMALS event. This year I have just begun my silent auction piece, so here is a preview.

(Remember, the holidays are going to be here before you know it! I am able to make these personalized for you. BUT we must start soon!)

Corgi Pup

THIS is the closest thing to a real life rag doll. Soft and floppy, little Nash was on of my favorite commissions. If you ever meet a puppy get it in your arms, it is amazing!

Ann's Old Dog

It always seems that my clients double up. This is the owner of the cute little Cock-a-poo from earlier this year. She had me immortalize her old dog from and old black and white photo. They were obviously a great couple.

Schultz

I give a lot of donations of portraits to charities. This was a winner of a raffle for a Halloween party years ago. Schultz started me on my affair with Giant Schnauzers.

A Hunting Buddy

This is a commission done by a friend for a friend. If you had seen the few photos we had to work from you would KNOW I WAS A GENIUS... ahem... sorry for the outburst... but we did good. These Wirehaired German Pointers are some of the scruffiest beasts around, but as you can see, LOVED to hunt.

Pudge

I do a lot of commissions, but this is a special one.

Growing up, my grandma had a one-eyed cat called

"Mommy". I had a tripod named Feather.

Pets with infirmaties are still GREAT PETS.

This little Pudge was a well loved and honored

member of the family. And who could

NOT love that smile!!!

Papillon Chihuahua Mix

Another gift for a client. This sweetheart has a friend, nam-ed Lucy. Both a little bit butterfly and little bit Tequilla!

Paul's Dog

I had a good friend who moved away a few years ago. She and her husband were models at my art school, and was a gift memorial of his good old dog.

Mango

The wife of local sports figure, now a national commentator, owns this little thing and its portrait. It was a gift from a

friend.

Christmas is not all that far away... hint hint!

Wyatt and Lexi

I have been bringing some of my classics out. I only recently started doing watercolors. These are some of my favorites done on suede mat board with NuPastels. I also was the darling of the Coonhound set for a while! I love those noisy beasts!

Snow Dog

NO! I did not see this in my park! I started painting him and splashed a bit of color on by mistake, so I made the shadow blue and put a lot MORE splash! Ah, art is so creative!

Sample Cocker Spaniel

A few years ago, I was auditioning for a job doing breed standard dogs. I LOVE them, but somehow I would rather have a joyous mutt than a perfect icon.

Brindle Boxer

Just to help fill out my breeds list. This is a classic commission of a great little boxer for a long lost friend.

Shelty in Profile - A Rescue.

This is another volunteer photo from the Sheltie Rescue group. These are the 50/50 pieces still $85, still half to the rescue (hey, I can cut a deal with anyone who puts the money or time toward a rescue of 20% discount for you or donation to the shelter if you tell me where to send it!)

Trotting Terrier...something....

This little terrier mix that I painted before was on the trail of a ball and I got him just set to go. Man, sometimes I get tired just watching them in the park.

Worried Yorkie

A little friend of a friend, just was having a stressful day!

Darla, the Rescue Chihuahua

They got me! I have succumbed to being a spokespainter for the Chihuahua Rescue! $90 and half of it goes right to the charity:

The Golden Greyhound

This and the greyhound I posted a week or so ago, are from a day spent at the Renaissance Faire. The dogs were representatives of a rescue group and were in the spirit of the day. This one was just glowing inside a tent.

Zeppy's Oil

My doggie muse, Zeppelin. I needed a nice representative oil painting so he was the first I thought of! Available for purchase. 11x14"

Chloe's First Portrait.

I was room mates with this little Min-Pin a few years ago. She has a pretty white smile now, but this was my FIRST impression of her in Pastel.

Glamour Dog

I saw this beauty at a charity event earlier this year. Dressed to the 9's and looking good! No breed in particular - pure glamor.

Westie Profile

Not as easy to do the minis, so a bit larger in pastel.

8x6" pastel. These are $120. Not going to be able to get those tiny brush strokes....

Aussie Terrier This Time!

I bet you thought all those Australian dogs did was herd cattle and sheep. NOPE. This is a good old terrier who loves to dig in the dirt. Well, maybe not THIS one:

Weiner Dog Mascot

Don't tell me the internet is not a real live community!
This dog was a photo provided by a friend who lives in Australia. I did the picture which was seen by a group in California, who wanted not only to buy it, but make it poster for the "Weiner Dog Races" inthe Dogtoberfest of Atascadero!

My friend and I got T-shirts!!

McDuff

This is a request for an oldie but a goodie!

The lovely little Dachshund Grendel from earlier this year is a roommate of the noble McDuff. An Irish Wolf Hound. The comment is usually "what a long tongue!". In the scale of the dog, it is just about right!

Pastel Wire Fox Terrier

Branching out, I am in a bit of a pastel mood. This is a larger piece, 8x10" which I sell for $200. I think this one has a very nostalgic feeling!

Soulful Beard

Just a face that has been haunting me for a while.

A little Bearded Dachshund.

Born to Run

I got this blur of a greyhound at full out stretch and never could do justice to the photo. I am going to try a few more immediate sketches using watercolor and pen and ink to see if I can loosen up a bit and still get the impression of the dog... be kind, this is my first try:

AND THANK YOU ALL! I HAVE OVER 50 FOLLOWERS NOW!

A Flash of Brindle

More of my runners.  This great looking coat just flashed past me at the park.  All I could make out was the bright glow of the green ball.

Maltese Pup

Not all the well groomed well behaved dogs at the show are all grown up!  This pup was about as good as a doggy could be, just waiting to get his well earned praise!

A Jack of Hearts

One of those looks to die for.

Pushing My Envelope

Did I tell you all that I was a portrait painter? Well, I have not really been busy MAKING portraits but I am into humans a bit much. So I don't slack, my latest adventure in pastels has a dog...