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.