Saturday, December 24, 2016

Young Yorkie Terrier

Dog Watercolor Animal Portrait Pet Art

Watercolor on Arches, 12" x 9".

This watercolor portrait of a Yorkie was a lot of fun for me.  The airy quality of the light and doggy hair was a delight to paint!
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Friday, December 16, 2016

Schroeder

Oil Cat Painting Pet Art Animal Commission Portrait

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

This striking guy, Schroeder, was seen in light and shadows while on patrol of his grounds.  What a lovely cat!
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Sunday, December 11, 2016

Zoey and Callie

Oil Dog Painting Pet Art Animal Commission Portrait

Oil on canvas, 11" x 14".

These two siblings are sitting and staying for their treats.  Good girls!

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Saturday, December 03, 2016

Westie Puppy

Oil Dog Painting Pet Portrait Art Animals West Highland Terrier

Oil on canvas, 7" x 5".

A Westie pup is ready for the holidays and lots of attention.  Hopefully he doesn't do too much damage to decorations.  He has the best intentions!

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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Pinky's Life

Pig Watercolor Animal Portrait Art Farm

Watercolor on Arches, 11" x 8".

This sweet piglet lives a charmed life in a colorful world.  She's content to let everyone adore her!

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

Shockey

Oil Dog Painting Pet Art Animal Commission Portrait

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

Shockey's handsome Beagle-mix face was a pleasure to paint for his human companion. Who could resist those eyes?

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Sunday, October 09, 2016

Autumn Mule

Oil Painting Farm Animals Portraits Mule Horse Donkey Pet Art

Oil on canvas, 9" x 12".

Painting a mule again!  This wise one is hanging out and meditating in a fall setting with echoes of blue mountains in the background.
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Monday, September 19, 2016

Colorful Strut

Oil Painting Farm Animals Portraits Fowl Rooster Chicken Art

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

A rooster who displays so many colors is definitely worthy of being painted and celebrated!

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Tuesday, September 06, 2016

Ocean Wave Summer Vacation

Landscape Seascape Painting Water Sky Waves Art

Oil on canvas, 9" x 12".

Breaking ocean waves on a sandy beach recall memories of the sounds and smells of a great vacation get-away retreat.  I was drawn into the colors of the water when I painted this splashing painting!

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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Three Dog Portrait

Oil Dog Painting Pet Art Animal Commission Portrait

Oil on canvas, 12" x 16".

A recent animal commission I painted featured two Bassets and a mixed breed dog.  They look like a wonderful welcoming committee for their humans!

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Sunday, August 07, 2016

Glorious Cabbage

Still Life Painting Vegetable Garden Art Green Food

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

A cabbage head "flower" has many tempting shades of green to paint and explore.  I love the glow of this grand one!

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Sunday, July 31, 2016

Red Crab

Oil Painting Art Animals Sea Ocean Water

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

This feisty-looking crab was photographed and shared by a friend.  I was inspired to paint "his" vibrant color.  If I had caught him I would have let him go back to the water!

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Sunday, July 24, 2016

Tree on Rocky Ledge

Watercolor Landscape Arkansas Mountains

Watercolor on Arches, 7.5" x 10.5".

This bonsai-looking tree is growing gracefully from rocks in Mt. Magazine State park.  It catches the interest of hikers and photographers who admire its form.  I added my own interpretation of it.

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Sunday, July 10, 2016

Cherry Cheesecake

Oil Painting Food Art Still Life Bakery Kitchen

Oil on canvas, 8" x 6".
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It felt good to do another yummy dessert painting.  I have never painted cheesecake before and it has really interesting texture and color.  A thick, shiny cherry topping is always a pleasure.  I think it has a certain elegance.

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Sunday, June 26, 2016

Watercolor Cavalier

Watercolor Dog Painting Pet Portrait Art Animals King Charles

Watercolor on Arches, 10.5" x 7.5".

It's all about the sincere eyes on this little one's face and the tilt of his head.  I love how the use of watercolor puts the image together in in soft and subtle ways.

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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Eagle Portrait

Oil Bird Painting Animal Portrait Wildlife Art

Oil on canvas, 9" x 7".

An eagle's gaze is sharp and intense.  I enjoyed painting this one in profile with deep darks and bright highlights.
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Sunday, June 12, 2016

Spring Duckling

Oil Duck Painting Pet Art Farm Animal Commission Portrait

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

This cute guy was a commission for my spring duckling painting.  He always stays yellow and fuzzy.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Gray Angel Horse Portrait

Oil Horse Painting Pet Portrait Art Animals

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

The light on this mare's face radiates her beauty and unique presence I think.  I see wisdom, gentleness and mystery in her eye.

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Saturday, April 30, 2016

French Cottage Window

Landscape Painting Architecture Building Figure Flowers Garden Art

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

My focus was on the lush vegetation surrounding the cream-colored cottage that made a such rich shadows.  The hint of a figure in the window gave it some mystery!

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Sunday, April 17, 2016

Peonies in Bud Vase

Still Life Painting Flowers Garden Art Clear Glass Vase Water

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

It's peony season!  I love these deep red ones in a cute bud vase.  Ants love peonies too I've found.

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Saturday, April 02, 2016

Abbey

Oil Dog Painting Pet Portrait Art Animals Silky Yorkshire Terrier

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

The colors of  a Yorkie's (or Silkie's) coat were my focus in the painting.  She has the warm undertones in her ears and around her face and the silver gray top colors are highlighted by sunlight.  I love the combination!

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Monday, March 21, 2016

Jess

Oil Dog Painting Pet Art Animal Commission Portrait

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

Jess was a rescued Border Collie who was both beautiful and sweet.  The painting was commissioned by a wonderful client in New Brunswick, Canada.

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Monday, March 14, 2016

Cluster of Roses

Still Life Painting Flowers Garden Art

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

I was drawn into the swirls of changing colors and values in these roses.  The designs made by their petals are fascinating I think.

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Sunday, March 06, 2016

Garlic and Onions

Still Life Painting Vegetables Garden Art Food

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

In this still life, plump green onions are joined with a sweet yellow onion and fresh garlic bulbs.  I liked the play of their colors and highlights.
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Saturday, February 27, 2016

Moe

Oil Dog Painting Pet Art Animal Commission Portrait

Oil on canvas, 12" x 16".

Moe was a lovely Cocker Spaniel commission.  I loved his soulful eyes and regal bearing.  His tail also reminded me very much of my own Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's tail.  It was always flowing in the breeze behind him.

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

A Curious Jack

Oil Donkey Painting Pet Art Farm Animal Commission Portrait

Oil on canvas, 12" x 9".

Another commission of one of my favorite images of a donkey behind a stone wall with bright and eager eyes.

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Harvey Rabbit

Oil Rabbit Painting Farm Animal Pet Art

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

This cute rabbit has such a large persona that it reminded me of the imaginary rabbit in the movie "Harvey" with Jimmy Stewart.  He seems playful, mischievous and wise at the same time.

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Freckles and Picasso

Oil Dog Painting Pet Art Animal Commission Portrait

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

Here is the painting of the daughter and father Doxies snuggling together that I mentioned recently. It was a painting of a lot of spots and patches and also a lot of love!

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Sunday, January 17, 2016

Border Collie Gaze

Oil Dog Painting Pet Portrait Art Animals

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

I loved the intelligent expression on this Border's face.  It was also fun painting the long hair falling from her ears (ear fringe I call it).

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Tuesday, January 05, 2016

Wooley Heifers

Oil Cow Painting Farm Animal Art

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

These lovely ladies looked very attractive to me in their shapes and patterns.  There are endless designs to be made with their brown and white coloring.  I like being the center of interest for the first two heifers!

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