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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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.

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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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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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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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!

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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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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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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Border Collie Dog Daily Oil Painting Miniature

"Ears Half-Mast"

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Painting of a beautiful Border Collie.

Oil on gessoed Arches watercolor paper, ACEO 2.5" x 3.5".
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Jack Russell Terrier Dog Miniature Daily Oil Painting

"Down and Stay"

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All dog obedience enthusiasts out there know what "down and stay" means and it's a pleasure to watch a Jack Russell practice her lessons. My Silky Terrier loved her obedience lessons too. They really get into it!

Oil on gessoed Arches watercolor paper, ACEO 3.5" x 2.5".
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Peonies Flower Oil Daily Painting Floral Garden

"Peonies"



Oil on gallery-wrapped stretched canvas. 8" x 10" x 3/4". Edges painted. Framing optional.

Here is one of my peonies in full bloom. Peonies are so elegant. I also find them calming and peaceful. The layers of petals never end. Thanks for visiting!
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Tabby Cat Kitten Maine Coon Oil Daily Painting

"Reaching Out"

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8" x 6" Oil on archival canvas panel.

This is a painting of a young Tabby Maine Coon cat strecthing out in a shaft of light while playing with a basket. Thanks for stopping by.

Yellow Labrador Dog Miniature Oil Daily Painting

"Patiently Waiting"

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Oil on gessoed Arches watercolor paper, ACEO 2.5" x 3.5".
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Duck Pond Oil Daily Painting Blue Lake Water Fowl Bird

"Duck Turn"



8" x 6" Oil on archival canvas panel.

This is another painting from my previous photos of some ducks on a cold day last winter. I've since gone back for more photos of the birds and lake during our now hot and humid weather. I have lots of ideas and am "plotting" them in my head. I'm beginning to enjoy painting water and reflections instead of fearing the water!
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Lantana Flowers Oil Daily Painting Floral Garden Yellow Blue Green

"Lantana Meets Sky"



6" x 8" Oil on archival canvas panel.

Lantanas have very intense yellows and they love hot and humid weather.
I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend!
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Humming Bird and Snapdragons Oil Daily Painting

"Hummer and Snapdragons"



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.

These birds are so much fun to attract to sugar-water feeders because they are always hungry! This spring they came to my flowers and feeders as usual. Then I didn't see them for several weeks because the weather turned unusually cool here. Thanks for visiting!
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Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Dog Miniature Oil Daily Painting

"Yorkie Pup"

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Oil on gessoed Arches watercolor paper, ACEO 2.5" x 3.5".
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Azalea Flowers Oil Daily Painting Garden Floral

"Azalea Blooms"



8" x 6" Oil on archival canvas panel.

I'm re-posting this painting of azaleas, but I'll have several new paintings soon so keep watching!
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Kune Kune Pig Oil Painting Farm Animal Pet

"Kune Kune Pig"



Oil on stretched canvas. 12" X 16".

SOLD - I was happy to do this commissioned painting of this cute pig. Thanks for stopping by! If you'd like a commissioned painting, e-mail me.

Shitzu Puppy Dog Miniature Oil Daily Painting Blue Brown

"Pistol Pete"

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Oil on gessoed Arches watercolor paper, ACEO 3.5" x 2.5".
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Doberman Pinscher Oil Painting Brown Red Miniature

"Doberman"

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Oil on gessoed Arches watercolor paper, ACEO 2.5" x 3.5".
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Jack Russell Terrier Dog Oil Painting Portrait

"Oliver and Trinny"



Oil on stretched canvas. 20" X 16".

SOLD - This was a commissioned painting as a special gift to Brian who loves his English Jacks. I'm sure that these two are 'live-wires'! It will ship to KS.
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Horse Equine Animal Oil Daily Painting

"Resting Police Horse"



Oil on gallery-wrapped stretched canvas. 8" x 10" x 3/4". Edges painted. Framing optional.

I was drawn to painting this horse's portrait because of its gentle and contented expression.
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Weimeraner Dog Beach Miniature Oil Daily Painting

"Fun at the Beach"

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Oil on gessoed Arches watercolor paper, ACEO 2.5" x 3.5".
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Donkey Burro Farm Animals Oil Daily Painting

"Mates for Life"



Oil on archival canvas panel. 8" x 6".

This painting is of a couple of donkeys at the Overstreet-Kerr Historical Farm in Eastern Oklahoma In painting these two, I was trying to keep it much more painterly . . . what do you think?
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Pot-Bellied Pig Farm Animal Miniature Realism Oil Painting

"Blue Boy"

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

These little pigs are so ugly they're cute... (right?) I used the name for the pig from the movie "State Fair".

Goldfinch Bird 6x8 Oil Daily Painting

"Goldfinch In Dogwood"



Oil on Raymar archival canvas panel. 6" X 8".

SOLD - I was happy to do a commissioned painting of this lovely Goldfinch. Thanks for stopping by! If you'd like a commissioned painting, e-mail me.

Dachshund Dog Miniature Oil Daily Painting

"Long-Haired Dachshund"

SOLD.



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

Chicken Rooster Farm Animal Oil Daily Painting Blue Red

"Bold and Dashing"



6" x 8" Oil on archival canvas panel.
Colorful roosters are much fun to paint, especially ones with attitude.
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Labrador Dog Miniature Oil Daily Painting

"Lucy"
A Young Yellow Lab
SOLD.



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

Cottontail Rabbit Wild Life 6x8 Oil Daily Painting

"Cottontail"



Oil on canvas board. 6" X 8".

SOLD - I enjoyed doing this commissioned painting of a wild rabbit. It will ship to San Antonio, TX.
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Jack Russell Dog Miniature Oil Daily Painting

"Jack Turnover"
SOLD.



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

Sunflowers Still Life 8x6 Impressionist Oil Daily Painting

"Fiery Sunflowers"



Oil on canvas board. 8" X 6".

SOLD - I was happy to do this commissioned painting. This will ship to New Mexico.

Hollyhocks Flower 6x8 Oil Daily Painting

"Sunlit Hollyhocks"



Oil on canvas panel. 6" x 8".

Before I moved to Arkansas, I thought that most flowers were hard to grow. Now I find that many like these old-fashioned hollyhocks reseed themselves easily and come back faithfully every year. Sometimes they even come up in very cramped areas and claim their own space with their strong stalks.
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Orange Fluffy Cat 8x10 Oil Daily Painting

"Fluffy"



Oil on stretched wrap around canvas, sides painted. Ready to frame or hang as is. 8" x 10" x 3/4".
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Beagle Hound Puppy Dog Miniature Oil Daily Painting

"Beagle Puppy"
SOLD.



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

Goldfinch Bird Dogwood 5x7 Oil Daily Painting

"Goldfinch in Pink Dogwood"



5" x 7" x 3/4" Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas. Sides are painted. The painting can be hanged as is or framed if desired.

Spring is coming and the Dogwoods will bloom again. We attract both the American Goldfinch and the Lesser Goldfinch at our bird feeders. These birds delight me in many ways. Their loud, sweet and kooky sounding voices make me grin. Their delicate bodies are so lovely. It's fun to watch them cling to things like sunflower heads and thistle sacks to munch on seeds. Thanks for stopping by!
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Cow Calf Farm Animal Miniature Oil Daily Painting

"Sweet-Faced Winter Calf"
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Oil on gessoed Arches watercolor paper, ACEO 2.5" x 3.5".

Natasha White Cat 8x10 Oil Painting

"Natasha in Clover"



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

SOLD - I was happy to do this commissioned painting of this beautiful white cat. Thanks for stopping by! If you'd like a commissioned painting, e-mail me.

Corgi Dog Miniature Oil Daily Painting

"Affectionate Corgi"
SOLD.



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