Tango

Tango is reputed to be one of the most wonderful giant schnauzer on earth.  There is something about the way his whiskers lay on the carpet that makes me believe them!

Chili

More of those ENORMOUS dogs with hard feet.  Okay I am going to be sneaking in more of my western portraits.  Anything with eyeballs these days.  This is the second of four in a family I have done.  Well, it is the second of the SECOND.  A terrible accident befell the original (earlier in the blog) and this is the redo.  Although the client understood the first one was not my problem, that the work was done and the destruction their fault, there seems to still be some issues with compensation.  That aside, this is a wonderful horse and I don't hold it against him.

Santos by the Pool

This dog was so sweet, he deserved two memorials.  This is his favorite hang out, in the chair by the pool.

Duncan in Charcoal

Such a great kid, we did him twice!

Duncan the Westie

This little trouper was showing all weekend yet became my model for the demonstration in the West Highland Terrier both at the Fiesta Cluster.

Kia the Mini Pup

I was invited to demo at the Fiesta Cluster Dog show this week in Scottsdale Arizona.  This is my little miniature Miniature Schnauzer model Kia.  Apparently she is much older in person.

Momo, the Gentle Soul.

Duffy, the Adventurer.

One of a pair of lovely little Shih Tzu.

If Duffy's owner sees this on line, and it looks odd to them, I would appreciate a message at the email in my settings.  Happy to talk with them.

This is NOT a Siamese...

..but it has traveled across the world to its new home in Thailand, so TECHNICALLY?

Fluffy Cat Going Overseas

Second of my kitties to fly overseas.

Pup For Far Away Places

As a traveling companion to my three kitties, we had to have this little Golden Pup.  

Silver Tabby

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

Chili, first try

Poor baby met with a few disasters... including a big nasty tear and a bit of spilled... well no telling.  This no longer exists, but this is his first incarnation was supposed to be (and finished ) in time for Valentines.  22x15" charcoal on coffee stained watercolor paper

Sam for a Valentine

Just a few more days to stay under wraps, but a great little gift of a long lost friend.  Perfect way to share love.

Contemporary too!

Just because it seems trendy, I thought I needed to show a little more abstract style too!

Roger

This was a good friend of Schultz whose memorial was a few pictures down.  It is a sad holiday season when good friends leave so close together, but at least they can frolic in Pup heaven.

Louis, A Christmas Memorial

From The CAT and I .....

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

Truman

A great old dog with a patient soul.  Gift and NOT a memorial.  I love it when they get to have both the picture and the pup!

Little Ginger

A quick commission, based on a previous Schnoodle from years ago.  I suggested they get an original, but most of the pieces not marked sold are indeed for sale!

Joey

Although the reference was two years old, my demonstration for a rescue group was a winner as the model even showed up! 10x10" mighty but smallish.

Shadow

I have had a rash of Giant Schnauzers these days.  One of a trio.

Bella's Bubbles

One of my favorite rescue groups is for Giant Schnauzers.  This is one of their happy celebrants!  A great Christmas gift to deliver this weekend.

A Perfect Dog

I admit it.  I forgot her name.  This is a little friend of a commission I did last year.  I had the opportunity to demonstrate and this photo jumped out at me.

Mia, a Mighty Mini

Shhhhh..... It is a Christmas Gift but Daddy doesn't play much on the computer!

Schultz, a memorial

For one of my best clients, a great dog who is very missed.

Jackson

A great little Shih. Smiling and life is good. Might be a perfect Father's Day gift. Got it last night and ready today!

6x8" watercolor in mat.

A Shiba Inu

Never saw markings like this! At first I thought a husky until I was told the size and looked closer. Pretty nifty guy!

Gertie

I hope I helped. This is a great little memorial of a very noble mini schnauzer who died a year ago Good Friday. She was a very special girl. Her mom misses her a lot.

Leah

This Persian princes was a gift from a group of friends to ease the loss.

Mareo

The second of the new kids in the home

Enzo

A few years ago I did 6 contemporary portraits of a family's dogs. All but one were just memories so the owners decided it was time enlarge the album and add the two newest members to the family wall. These are 18" wrapped canvas oil paintings

Ms Liberty (again)

Sometimes a dog needs a lot of love. I have painted Libby a couple of times. More human, less undaunted... are dogs human?

Granite

As you can see from the well loved face, Granite had been very loved and will be very missed. 

Holly

After a good cry, I delivered this to a client. Holly left the world a week or so before her picture came to replace her in her very loving friend's home.

Libby

A beautiful great GSD.

5x7"

Third Pup, Traveling.

The older of the poodles was a real challenge. Whitest dog ever! Hope they like them when they arrive, which should be some time tonight while I sleep!

Golden Lab. Number Two in the Trio.

This beautiful boy is the second of the three pictures heading for homes in Bankok!

A Trio Going Abroad!

I just finished three gifts for a client who is taking all three of my next puppies on a trip to Thailand! After things dried out from the flood, they are bound for happy homes (hopefully drier!) The first poodle puppy:

Maxwell

Another Christmas commission, ready to show in the big world.
Max has white eyelashes, which are perfect for a 15 year old, and fur like cotton candy. Spunky but just a little creaky, this old guy is a workin' dog and great friend to his family.

Peppy

This is a special gift for a good friend. It is pastel pencil on tinted watercolor paper. Started as a black and white charcoal, but I couldn't help getting these amazing tones in.

Four Noble K9's!

From way out East, I got this commission to honor a retiring K9 Cop and his four favorite partners. A great thank you gift for a man well loved by his staff and co-workers and a wonderful honor to his historic canine heros.

Dr. Delac's Mini

This is the tiny little furbaby of my wonderful vet, Lori Delac. She has helped so much with The Dude, I want everyone to share her love of beasties, and head to Indian School Animal Hospital in Scottsdale. Great care!

5" watercolor on Canvas

A Christmas Memorial

This is dear Dakota. She recently passed and her mom was the winner of the Golden Retriever Golf event this year. A great memory of a wonderful friend

Christmas Diamond Pup

The first of the 5", deep canvas diamond gifts. More to come.

Madie Girl - A Christmas Memorial

This is the first from my recent demonstration at the Friends of Animal Care and Control charity event. The FACC is one of the greatest rescue groups around! They put their money where their hearts are and their goal is to have NO unwanted animals! SPAY NEUTER!!!

A couple of Golden Smiles

These lovely blondes were at a park a few years ago and I found them to paint at the Golden Retriever Rescue event last month in Scottsdale. Mostly done, so ready to post!

First Christmas Commission

This cute little Boxer is officially my first commission for the holiday season!

Don't forget to order early!

(Minis are available until I can't finish them in time!!!)

Blessing The Animals

My great friends at PACC911 asked if I would donate art for their T-Shirt design for the Blessing of the Animals Adopt-a-thon at the Franciscan Renewal Center (the Casa) this October.

They have approved this design and I can't wait to put it on my own back!!!

Loving that Ball

I have been trying (with much effort and low results) to help a charity book featuring a red Golden Retriever. I have been making realistic sketches that really don't suit the format of the book, but I came across one I had completely forgotten!

And boy, did it cheer me up!