Sunday, December 28, 2008

Peagle Oil Daily Painting Dog Pet Art Animal Portrait

"Dixie"


Oil on stretched canvas, 14" x 11".

Dixie is a cute little "Peagle" which is a Pekingese and Beagle mix. She is often found resting on top of the sofa. If you would like an commissioned animal portrait please contact me.

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Thursday, December 25, 2008

White Onion Oil Daily Painting Garden Still Life Food

"White Onion"


Oil on board, 6" x 5".


Close up view.

This study of an onion has been hanging in my studio for a long time now. I decided it was time to post it since I've been busy with family and the holidays and away from my work for a day or two. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Yellow Cat Oil Daily Painting Pet Animal Art Manx

"Yellow Manx"


Oil on stretched canvas, 9" x 12".

This yellow Manx cat was a pleasure to paint. If you'd like something similar, please contact me.

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Saturday, December 13, 2008

Horse Drawing Daily Painting Pencil Animal Art Portrait

"Gray Gelding"


Pencil on archival Arches paper, 12" x 10".

Horses and drawing just go together and I enjoyed the process of drawing the profile of this lovely gray.

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Friday, December 12, 2008

Hydrangea Vases Oil Daily Painting Flowers Still Life

"Hydrangeas in Vases"


Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 10" x 8" x 3/4".

These gourd-shaped vases hold Pee Wee hydrangreas in a bookcase.
The gallery-wrapped sides are painted so it can be hung unframed if you'd like.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Pink Rose Oil Daily Painting Flowers Still Life Floral

"Single Pink Rose"


Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 6" x 6" x 3/4".

I love to paint roses! This is a delicate pink and white one. The gallery-wrapped sides are painted so it can be hung unframed if you'd like.

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Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Santa's Helper Oil Daily Painting Christmas Cat Pet Art

"Santa's Helper"


Oil on stretched canvas, 5" x 7".

This sleepy cat was nice enough to pose with a Santa's hat. He is all worn out from the decorating and singing in his household and now basks in the glow of Christmas cheer and goodwill!
The gallery-wrapped sides are painted so it is ready to hang unframed and the standard 5 x 7 size is easy to frame.
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Sunday, December 07, 2008

Shepherd Mix Oil Daily Painting Dog Pet Art Animals Portrait

"Shep"


Oil on stretched canvas, 14" x 11".

This beautiful dog was a commission and I really enjoyed painting him and his quirky ears. He has that intelligent and thoughtful gaze of a wonderful companion and friend. If you would like an animal portrait please contact me.

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Saturday, December 06, 2008

Basset Hound Oil Daily Painting Dog Pet Animal Art

"Wandering Hound"


Oil on gessoed Arches watercolor paper, ACEO 2.5" x 3.5".

I've painted this hound, Charlie, several times. He roams our neighborhood on a regular basis and is a wonderful old boy. Thanks for visiting!

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Westie Christmas Oil West Highland Terrier Dog Pet Art

"Westie Christmas"


Oil on stretched canvas, 5" x 4".

This Westie isn't interested in gifts; she would rather investigate, play and maybe get into trouble. I like to paint fanciful images around the holiday season. The sides are painted on gallery-wrap canvas so it is ready to hang unframed if you wish.
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Zinnia Flowers Oil Daily Painting Floral Garden

"Tallest Zinnia"



Oil on Raymar panel 8" x 6".

My giant cactus-flowered Zinnias bloomed in brilliant colors all season and into the fall and I was fascinated by their shapes and hues. I'll definitely plant them again next spring.
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Friday, November 28, 2008

Shih Tzu Dog Oil Painting Pet Portrait Animals

"Penny"


Oil on stretched canvas, 10" x 8".

This painting is a commissioned portrait of a little sweetheart. If you would like an animal portrait please contact me.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Water Lilly Watercolor Daily Painting Flower Floral Garden

"Water Lilly"


Watercolor on Arches watercolor paper. 8 1/4" x 6 1/2".

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Red Rooster Oil Daily Painting Farm Animals Chicken Portrait

"Big Red"


Oil on stretched canvas. Sides painted. 12" x 9" x 3/4".

I painted this rooster in a larger size; he's one of my favorite images because of his serious presence and his impressive comb and wattles (flaps hanging underneath his beak). The painting is gallery-wrapped with sides painted, so it's ready to hang unframed if desired. Thanks for looking!

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Golden Retriever Oil Daily Painting Dog Pet Portrait

"Waiting"


Oil on stretched canvas, 5" x 4" x 3/4".

This painting is another one of the small commissioned pieces I did of the dog Sirius. Here she is looking out the door with her favorite toy close at hand. If you would like an animal portrait please contact me.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Rooster Portrait Oil Daily Painting Chicken Farm Animals

"Bold and Dashing"


8" x 6" Oil on archival canvas panel.

This painting is featured on the cover of Animal World USA's November issue and other paintings of mine are included inside the magazine along with a short bio of me. This is a great non-profit organization that shares information and articles about animals of all kinds and their treatment and care. Thanks for visiting!

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Scarlet Tanager Daily Oil Painting Bird Wildlife Animals

"Scarlet Tanager"


Oil on stretched canvas. Sides painted. 7" x 5" x 3/4".

A striking Red Tanager is perched on one of its favorite pine trees. This standard size painting is ready to frame or to hang as is. Thanks for looking!

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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Green Apples Oil Daily Painting Fruit Still Life

"Sack of Grannies"


Oil on stretched canvas. Sides painted and hanger attached. 8" x 10" x 3/4".

On Sale until Christmas - three Granny apples nestled together and glowing in a paper sack at the Farmer's Market. It's painted on all sides and ready to hang unframed if desired.

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Golden Retriever Daily Oil Painting Dog Portrait

"Sirius"


Oil on stretched canvas, 4" x 5" x 3/4".

This painting was a commissioned piece and it's one of a series of four small paintings of Sirius depicting her doing what she loves to do and displaying her unique personality. She's out and about in a winter field in this one. If you would like an animal portrait please contact me.

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Sunday, November 09, 2008

Country Rooster Oil Daily Painting Chicken Hen Farm Animal

"Country Rooster"


Oil on stretched canvas, 12" x 9" x 3/4".

This alert rooster is standing tall in the grass. The painting continues around the sides of the painting and is ready to hang unframed if desired.
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Saturday, November 08, 2008

Purple Top Turnip Oil Daily Painting Vegetables Still Life

"Purple Top"



Oil on canvas panel. 6" x 8".

I love the purple and white combination on turnips. This was a pretty one from my garden and I painted it under a strong light to make it shine. Thanks for looking!

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Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Black White Rabbit Oil Daily Painting Hare Pet Portrait

"Red Rock Rabbit"


Oil on Raymar panel, 6" x 8".

This painting would make a great gift for a child or a rabbit-lover of any age. Right? I loved using the reds and pinks with the black and white bunny - so much fun.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008

Butterfly Bush Oil Daily Painting Still Life

"Butterfly Bush"


Oil on stretched canvas, 6" x 6" x 3/4". Ready to hang.

I liked the combination of the yellow butterfly with the purple butterfly bush. Gorgeous colors and a lot of fun.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Hibiscus Flower Oil Daily Painting Still Life

"Hibiscus in Vase"



8" x 6" Oil on archival canvas panel.

I liked the pairing of the reds of the flower with the green of the vase. Thanks for visiting.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008

Boy and Dog Oil Daily Painting Golden Retriever Pet Portrait

"Sharing Thoughts"


Oil on Raymar Panel 6" x 8" .
A boy and a dog are enjoying the end of a long, fun day together.
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Monday, October 13, 2008

Daylily Flower in Jar Oil Daily Painting Orange Still Life

"Single Daylily"


Oil on Raymar Panel 8" x 6" .

Here's another orange-themed painting for October. I reworked this daylily painting making the background darker which helped to brighten the orange bloom. Much better.... Thanks for visiting!

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Saturday, October 11, 2008

Cat and Pumpkin Oil Daily Painting Halloween Pet

"Pumpkin Lover"


Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 7" x 5" x 3/4".

This is the time of year to do a painting just for fun. I had some big pumpkins when my cat, Chloe, was a kitten and she loved to climb them and hang on. I got a photo of this once and she posed for the shot. She's sooo spooky. . . not.
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Thursday, October 09, 2008

Arabian Horse Portrait Oil Daily Painting Gray Equine

"Gray Arabian"


Oil on canvas panel, 10" x 8".

I painted this commissioned piece of a lovely gray Arabian that I had previously painted in a larger format. Horses are sensitive animals to paint and I really enjoy the challenge. If you would like an animal portrait please contact me.

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Sunday, October 05, 2008

Black Labrador Retriever Oil Daily Painting Water Pet Portrait

"Got it Again!"


Oil on stretched canvas, 6" x 8.

I had painted this dog and tennis ball image in one of my earlier miniature paintings and here it is again in a 6 x 8. He's swimming in deep water and has such an eager expression.
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Monday, September 29, 2008

Boston Terrier Oil Daily Painting Portrait Dog Pet

"Zami"


Oil on stretched canvas, 14" x 11".

I was pleased to paint this portrait of a handsome Boston Terrier called Zami. The rug he was on set him off very nicely I think. Contact me if you would like a pet portrait!
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Sunday, September 21, 2008

Peaches Still Life Oil Daily Painting Fruit Orange

"Chubby Peaches"


Oil on Raymar panel, 6" x 8".
A couple of ripe peaches glow in the spotlight.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Black Pug Puppy Dog Oil Daily Painting Pet Portrait

"Young Emperor"


Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 10" x 8" x 3/4".

I painted a little black Pug puppy as a donation for the silent auction at Pugfest 2008 for Pug Rescue of Northwest Arkansas. Isn't he cute?
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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Brown Egg in Soup Cup Oil Daily Painting Still Life

"Brown Egg in Soup Cup"


Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas, 6" x 6" x 3/4".

This is something else I've been wanting to paint - egg (or eggs), especially brown ones. To be precise, this is a "cage-free" brown egg! I enjoyed painting the details in this one and plan to do more.
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Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Rooster Oil Daily Painting Chicken Feathers

"Ruffled Feathers"


Oil on Raymar panel, 10" x 12".

This rooster painting was inspired by several photos sent to me by a friend who lives on the Hawaiian island of Kauai (Thanks, Pauline!) She says there are roosters, hens and chicks in every imaginable place there - even the Wal-mart parking lot and she feeds them regularly at her home. These guys are so much fun to watch.
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Friday, August 29, 2008

Cat Oil Daily Painting Pet Animal Kitten

"Jack"


Oil on stretched canvas, 8" x 10".

I painted this commissioned piece of a kitten called Jack. He's an expressive little guy.
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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Southern Magnolia Oil Daily Panel Flower Tree

"Southern Magnolia"


Oil on masonite panel, 12" x 9".
I'm always captivated by the blooms of Southern Magnolias and I painted a dramatic close-up of a bloom against its shiny, waxy leaves.
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Thursday, August 21, 2008

Wooded Creek Watercolor Daily Painting Forest Landscape

"Wooded Creek"


Watercolor with Pen and Ink on Arches watercolor paper, 9.5" x 13".

This painting was in keeping with the theme this month of Daily Painters, A Tribute to a Beautiful Earth. I really enjoyed painting a "loose" watercolor landscape while also using pen and ink for definition.
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Sunday, August 17, 2008

Miniature Donkey Oil Daily Painting Burro Farm Animal

"Miniature Donkey"


Oil on stretched canvas, 7" x 9".

I reworked this painting I did last year and changed the background. It's a portrait of a young miniature donkey.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Curious Jenny Oil Painting Burro Donkey

"Curious Jenny"



Oil on stretched canvas. 11" X 14".

SOLD - This oil painting was a commissioned painting. Thanks for stopping by! If you'd like a commissioned painting, e-mail me.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Yellow Labrador Dog Miniature Oil Painitng Pets

"Gentle Lab"


Oil on gessoed Arches watercolor paper, ACEO 3.5" x 2.5".

Painting of a Yellow Lab with a soulful expression. I'm thinking of doing this image in a larger format and I can paint it the way I really want to, but I haven't decided yet.
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Hot Peppers Daily Painting Watercolor Still Life Garden

"Salsa Peppers"



Watercolor on Arches watercolor paper 9" x 7".

Today's post is a watercolor painting of little hot peppers glowing in bright light and casting long shadows. Thanks for visiting!

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Monday, July 07, 2008

Pug Dog Oil Daily Painting Canine Pet Animals

"Wistful Pug"



Oil on stretched canvas. 10" X 8" x 3/4".

SOLD - This oil painting was a commissioned piece taken from one of my very small paintings originally done in watercolor. Thanks for stopping by! If you'd like a commissioned painting, e-mail me.

Friday, July 04, 2008

Pansy Flowers Oil Daily Painting Floral Garden

"Pansy Petals"



6" x 6" x 3/4" Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas. Sides are painted. The painting can be hanged as is or framed if desired.
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Yellow Tulips Daily Painting Watercolor Flowers Floral Garden

"Yellow Tulips"



Watercolor on Arches watercolor paper 5" x 7".

I've been wanting to mix things up and one way is to paint with watercolors for a change and this is the first of some more that I have planned. Thanks for visiting!

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Friday, June 27, 2008

Marsh Wetland Landscape Daily Oil Painting

"Autumn Marsh"



Oil on Raymar panel 12" x 10".

It's not a summer landscape, but I've been wanting to paint this scene for a long tme and I finally found the time. The tall grasses in the wetland area near where I live turn brilliant shades of yellow and gold in the fall.
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Monday, June 23, 2008

Green Pears Oil Painting Fruit Still Life Piano

"Pears on Piano"



Oil on Raymar panel 8" x 6".

I painted a couple of pears on the keyboard lid of my antique player piano. I refinished the piano years ago and it still looks good. I'd never do that again though. Hours of sanding and way too many chemicals used to strip off the old finish.

I won't be able to post again for several days this week, but I hope to do so again by this weekend. Thanks for stopping by!

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Miniature Schnauzer Puppy Dog Daily Oil Painting

"Millie"

SOLD.


Painting of a floppy-eared Miniature Schnauzer with a button nose, of course!

Oil on gessoed Arches watercolor paper, ACEO 2.5" x 3.5".
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Colts Fillies Oil Daily Painting Horses Western Ponies Animals Pasture

"Lean on Me"



8" x 6" Oil on Raymar panel.

The subtle, end of the day lighting on these colts made me want to paint this; besides the fact that I like to paint horses!
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Sunday, June 15, 2008

Golden Retriever Dog Miniature Oil Daily Painting

"Wet Golden"



A Golden Retriever has enjoyed a splash in the river on a hot, suuny day.

Oil on primed matboard and varnished for protection. 4" x 5". Thanks for stopping by!
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