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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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