Trebol Jack Russell Terrier Oil Painting Dog Pet Art

"Trebol"


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

Trebol was a commissioned portrait and it was a pleasure to paint him. He is a beautiful Jack Russell with an expressive face (and great ears!)
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Walking Path Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting Carol Ann Cross Park

"Walking Path"


Oil on canvas board, 6" x 8.

This landscape was one of two that I painted one day last week with a plein air group as I am getting back to doing these outdoor painting adventures again. Of course, the rules include painting quickly and fearlessly. Our leader, artist Patricia Lappin, expects us to measure up, so we try out best. I did work on this painting just a little more at home and made the sky and water less busy.

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Fawn Pug Pencil Drawing Graphite Pet Art Portrait

"To the Point"


Pencil on archival paper, 14" x 11".

I drew this pencil portrait of a pug prior to painting her in watercolor. The wide stripe down her back gets narrow as it goes down her tail and almost disappears. Then it reappears in full view at the tip of her tail.

I had a great workout painting with a plein aire group yesterday and I'm planning to post at least one painting next week from my attempts and some photos of us hard at work.

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Cat inTube Oil Painting Animal Pet Portrait Art

"Stuffy"


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

Stuffy was found as a stray and had many physical abnormalities which included very short legs and an enormous tongue that hung out all of the time. The kids' tube was a favorite place for her. Stuffy was described by her owners as adorable. She lived to be about 20 years old and was loved very much, of course!
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Silky Terrier Oil Painting Commissioned Pet Art Portrait

"Tobey"


Oil on stretched canvas, 14" x 11" x 3/4".

This is a commissioned painting of Tobey, a beautiful silver/fawn-haired Silky Terrier, from Australia. He had those lovely bright eyes with bangs framing his face like the typical Silky. Silky Terriers originated from Australia as a cross between the Yorky Terrier and the Australian Terrier. Their ears are clipped inside and out to keep this look (their ears are so soft). I had one of these little sprites years ago - in case you didn't already assume that! Tobey's mom said he was camera-shy. Mine was a show-off. I wish I had taken more (and better) photos of her though.
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White Peony Oil Painting Flowers Botanical Art

"Mother's Peonies"


Oil on stretched canvas, 8" x 6" x 3/4".

Our Daily Painters' theme for May is Mothers and I painted my white peonies as a celebration of Mother's Day because my mother loved them as much as I do. I took several photos of them in full and partial bloom right before the heavy rains came (again) and lowered their heads. I think the buds are gorgeous with their crimson red and light green shades tightly holding in the white and pink pink-tinged petals.
The 3/4" sides are painted making framing optional.
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Black Pug Oil Painting Dog Pet Art Portrait

"Pug Chin-Up"


Oil on board, 11" x 14".
This painting was included in the annual competition, Art Show at the Dog Show, in Wichita, Kansas this year. Maddie's expressive face is sometimes fascinating and always honest. She was using my old piano bench as a chin rest to bathe in the sunlight. I adopted Maddie as a frightened three-year-old rescue Pug. She is now my smart and loving darling. If you'd like to commission a painting please contact me.

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Pomeranian Oil Painting Dog Pet Art Portrait

"Pomeranian"


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

This is a small painting of a Pomeranian looking up with an expression of interest and eagerness to please. The gallery-wrap sides of the painting are painted so that it can be hung unframed if desired.
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Arabian Horse Oil Portrait Painting Equine Animal Art

"Bay Arabian Portrait"


Oil on stretched canvas, 14" x 11" x 1 1/2".

This was a portrait I did of a young bay Arabian. Horses are some of my favorite subjects to paint. This painting is already sold. I'd love to paint a horse portrait for you. If you'd like to commission a painting please contact me.

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Raffia Tied Peppers Oil Painting Still Life Food Art

"Raffia-Tied Peppers"


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

Hot red peppers tied together with raffia makes me think of great spicy foods and hot climates. I hang them around my house after a summer of growing these little red peppers that are dangerous to eat!
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Papillon Watercolor Painting Dog Pet Art Portrait

"Only Pap"


Watercolor on paper, 11.25" x 10.25".

This is one of my older paintings of my Papillon, Nina. I've been busy with commissions and also taking an abstract painting class with Patricia Lappin here in Fort Smith. She is a motivating instructor and also a wonderful artist. If I paint something in her class that I think might actually be worthy of posting I will do it . . . . . . . well, maybe.
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Daffodil Clusters Oil Painting Botanical Still Life Floral

"Daffodil Clusters"


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

Miniature daffodils seem much more delicate than the larger daffodil varieties. I love their cheerful faces - crinkled, fluffy petals and bright yellow centers.
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Norwegian White Cat Oil Painting Animal Pet Art Portrait

"White Cat"


Oil on stretched canvas, 14" x 11" .

This was a commissioned piece of a lovely white cat that is believed to be a Norwegian Forest cat. These cats have a very long history. Her profile was lit by a nearby window making long cast shadows. It was challenging and fun to paint her form with the gray/neutral background.

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Red Bottle and Salt Shaker Oil Painting Still Life Art

"Red Bottle and Shaker"


Oil on stretched canvas, 8" x 6" x 3/4".

I've been waiting to paint a salt shaker and I found a little red bottle to pair it with. I think the red glowing shades of the bottle were what I was having fun with in the end though.
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Max Golden Retriever Oil Painting Pet Dog Art

"Max"


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

I painted this commissioned piece of a beautiful Golden named Max. If you'd like to commission a painting please contact me.

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Cocker Spaniel Watercolor Painting Ozzie Dog Pet Art

"Ozzie"


Watercolor on Arches, 6" x 8".

This was another commissioned watercolor portrait and this time it was a Cocker Spaniel. He is so patient but I can almost read his thoughts about being photographed again and again and . . . . . .
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Forest Passage Watercolor Tree Landscape Woods Interpretations

"Forest Passage"


Watercolor on paper, 11.5" x 8.5".

This is my painting for "out of the box" day on Daily Painters. It's an interpretation of my idea of a welcoming forest path in glowing sunlight. This is something I see as a visualization image for meditating or relaxing before a day of painting or to unwind after a crazy schedule. It is painted in a loose, impressionist way that is a little different for me. I enjoyed playing with the wet into wet washes and pulling lights from the almost dry watercolor paper.
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Jane Saucer Magnolia Watercolor Botanical Study 4

"Jane Magnolia 4"


Watercolor on paper, 8" x 6".

This is the fourth in my series of Jane Magnolia blooms. The four are available individually or you can also buy any two for $75, three for $112, or all four for $150. If you'd like to buy more than one painting with the discounted prices, please email me for an invoice. The petals all point to the center of the bloom in this painting. Please note that the backgrounds of these watercolors are all the same shade of plain white watercolor paper.

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Jane Saucer Magnolia Watercolor Study Botanical Flower

"Jane Magnolia 2"


Watercolor on paper, 8" x 6".

This is the second watercolor of my Jane Magnolia blooms. These blooms let me know that spring really will happen soon.
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Jane Saucer Magnolia Watercolor Still Life Painting

"Jane Magnolia"


Watercolor on paper, 8" x 6".

My Jane Magnolia tree is blooming and the shapes of its blooms are fun and exciting to paint. This is the first in a series of watercolor studies I'll be doing of these blooms which are reddish-purple outside and white inside. The flowers open just before the leaves appear, making a superb display. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for looking!

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