Snuggle Pug Oil Painting Dog Art Pets Pug Portrait

Oil on cotton panel, 8" x 10".

This young pug has found just the right place for her head to rest as she contemplates future plans for eating or playing.  Or possibly napping.
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Cold Water Ducks Oil Painting Animal Art Ducks Birds Wildlife Farm

Oil on canvas, 16" x 20".

I was in the mood to paint water again so I repainted a small piece from a few years ago and made it much larger.  I liked it big also!
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Nesting Yellow Pepper Oil Painting Still Life Vegetables Art Kitchen Decor

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

A yellow pepper is always great to paint but even more so when it is nestled in bowls of varying sizes and colors.  This combination is one of my favorites.

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Sunlit Fruit Still Life Oil Painting Still Life Fruit Art Vase Kitchen Decor

Oil on canvas, 12" x 10".


I painted this still life from photos I took at a Barry Thomas workshop I attended earlier this year.  We did quick small studies of these brightly lit subjects which were spread out on a large table.  I may paint a larger version of this.  I love the glowing effect and intense color.
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Cavalier Profile Oil Painting Dog Art Pets King Charles Spaniel

Oil on linen panel, 10" x 8".  Sold.

The profiles of Cavalier Spaniel puppies are especially attractive to me.  This sable and white one has a perfect one.
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Young Sunflower Oil Painting Still Life Flower Art Wild Botanical Garden

Oil on Raymar panel, 5" x 7".

This particular sunflower looked young and hopeful to me.  My sunflowers didn't get very large this summer.  This was one whose stalk and leaves weren't eaten by deer because it was closer to my house. 
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Summer Magnolia Oil Painting Still Life Flower Art Southern Trees

Oil on canvas, 12" x 9".

I am very pleased that my Magnolia trees are making it through our very hot and dry summer and producing some beautiful blooms like this one.  I don't know if my favorite parts to paint are the white petals or the twisting waxy leaves.  But I really enjoy the shadows and the rust-colored undersides of the leaves.

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Cracked Egg Oil Painting Still Life Kitchen Artt

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

This painting was about reflections and light on the egg and eggshells in a clear green bowl.  I looked for subtle changes in color in the light and dark passages.  That made it a slightly mysterious and happy painting!
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Calico in Repose Oil Painting Cat Art Pets Animals

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

This is the third time I've painted the sweet calico cat named Sarah.  She remains an adorable image to paint for me. 
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Jack Russell Oil Painting Pet Art Commission Portrait Dogs Animals

Oil on canvas, 9" x 12".  SOLD

This was a commissioned painting of a JR terrier.
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Fresh Peaches Oil Painting Art Still Life Fruit

Oil on Raymar panel, 11" x 14".

Peaches are in season and these plump ones made great fuzzy models.  I prefer nectarines for eating, but peaches are my favorite for painting!
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Ginger Oil Painting Dog Art Pets Yellow Labrador Retiever

Watercolor on Arches, 6" x 8".  SOLD.

This was a commissioned watercolor piece of a sweet-faced yellow Lab. The delicate tonal values in the dog's face were the most fun to work on in this painting. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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Patch the Goat Oil Painting Goat Farm Animals Art Pets

Oil on Raymar panel, 5" x 7".

I know several friends who have these funny and sweet animals and really love them.  I've only petted and painted them and am owned by three dogs at the present. 
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Lop-Eared Oil Painting Rabbit Art Commission Portrait Pets Animals

Oil on stretched canvas, 14" x 11".  SOLD

This was a commissioned painting of one very cute rabbit.
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Blushing Open Rose Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Botanical Garden

Oil on Raymar panel, 5" x 7".

I found this fascinating rose at the Learning Fields at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas.  Yellow center petals are surrounded by beautiful pink petal edges.
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Bud Vases Oil Painting Art Still Life Flowers Arrangement

Oil on canvas, 12" x 9".

This was a lively grouping of cut flowers popping out of glass bud vases.  The orange and blue combination also adds to the visual punch. 
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Red Vase with Flowers Oil Painting Art Still Life Peonies Jug Indian Rug

Oil on Raymar panel, 14" x 11".

I've been attending a painting class working from still lifes and this set-up included some interesting objects and flowers and an American Indian rug.  It's been my favorite so far!
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Old Zion Road Oil Painting Landscape Rural Arkansas Barn

Oil on hardboard, 8" x 10"

A large red shed is situated very close to a bend in the road on which it is located.  I really liked it in this light with the sun shining through the clouds after a rainfall.  The colors of the barn and field were brightly lit and glowing against the sky and the road in the foreground.   
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Bluebird on Stump Oil Painting Bird Art Wildlife Animals Fowl

Oil on Raymar panel, 5" x 7".

Bluebirds are some of my favorite birds to spot because of their complimentary blue and orange-brown colors.  The blue is intense and appealing.  

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Chocolate Covered Doughnut Oil Painting Kitchen Art Still Life Donut Pastry

Oil on Raymar panel, 5" x 7".

 I love to paint desserts!  Yummy colors of paint and an eye-catching sweet subject in this painting.
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Harvest Bowl Oil Painting Vegetable Art Still Life Produce Tomato

Oil on stretched canvas, 9" x 11".

An early harvest of home-grown tomatoes and peppers looked attractive in a blue and white bowl.  I loved the colors and arranging the cherry tomatoes.  Of course those little ones didn't always want to stay in their places.
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Outside Michael's Mansion Oil Painting Plein Air Art Still Life Fort Smith Arkansas

Oil on canvas, 14" x 11".

Artists gathered to paint plein air at a beautiful old Mansion here in Fort Smith last month  It has been restored by the new owners and now has an art gallery on the main floor and a bed and breakfast upstairs.  The view I chose to paint included the light and shadow on the steps up the to house.  The sunlit urns with cascading Boston ferns are lovely and elegant.   
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Knitting Yarn Oil Painting Art Still Life Stitch Needle Crochet Fabric

Oil on stretched canvas, 14" x 11".

Balls of colorful yarn made an interesting study of  "soft" subjects and "softness" in general.  The knitting needle is alone and outnumbered in this painting! 
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Poppies with Blue Vase Oil Painting Flowers Art Still Life Botanical Ceramic Rooster

Oil on stretched canvas, 20" x 16".

Still lifes can be challenging and adventurous.   I loved the red/orange poppies with the blue and white vase as the main characters of the painting.  The ceramic rooster added a touch of whimsy and gave the painting a unique feeling.  Lots of fun also.
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Wooly Calf Oil Painting Cow Art Commission Portrait Farm Animals Country

Oil on stretched canvas, 16" x 20".  SOLD

This calf portrait was such a treat to paint.  I used big brushes and thick layers of paint to capture a really wonderful model. 
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Goldfish Oil Painting Fish Art Portrait Sea Animals Aquarium Ocean

Oil on Raymar panel, 8" x 10".

I can't resist taking photos of colorful fish wherever I happen to see them.  These goldfish were swimming in a very long aquarium that separated two rooms in a large, open house.  I thought it was a great room divider and fun to watch!
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Red Geraniums in Shadows Oil Painting Still Life Flower Art Botanical Garden

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

I knew I wanted to paint this scene when I saw it. Shadows from an overhead lattice were falling across a planter of geraniums on a porch.
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Braying Donkey Oil Painting Donkey Art Portrait Farm Animals Country Horse

Oil on Raymar panel, 10" x 8".

A small herd of donkeys provided me with several interesting photos of them and their donkey behavior.  This girl was letting loose with a loud bray.  I like the way she scrunches up her face while she's expressing herself.  I also enjoyed painting her shaggy winter coat.
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Dreamy Peonies Oil Painting Flowers Art Still Life Botanical Garden

Oil on Raymar panel, 8" x 10".

Each spring I need to paint my peonies blooming profusely.  I love their creamy white heads and especially enjoy their crimson-tinged buds that are almost ready to open.  These flowers start out in the shade and reach for the sun. 
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Gala Apple Oil Painting Food Art Still Life Fruit

Oil on Raymar panel, 8" x 10".

I liked this different viewpoint of an apple as a single subject.  The yellow center of the bottom of the fruit was interesting in deep shadow. 
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Iris Flowers Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Vase

Oil on Canvas, 8" x 6". SOLD

Irises are now blooming in abundance!  I love them in a vase.
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Three Bananas Oil Painting Food Art Still Life Fruit

Oil on Raymar panel, 8" x 10".

Sometimes it's interesting to paint a subject again with a different technique or a different medium.  I had painted this group of bananas a few years ago in watercolor and this time they were painted in oil.  It's a lively combination of colors and shapes in both mediums I think! 
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Pink Rose Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Climbing Rose Still Life

Oil on Raymar panel, 6" x 8".
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A faithful climbing rose produced a large amount of blooms this year and I decided to use a clipping as a subject in my studio.  This pink variety is declicate and attractive at the same time.  I wanted to simplify the strokes and get to the essence of the rose with stem and petals.
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Lola Oil Painting Pet Art Portrait Commissioned Yorkshire Terrier

Oil on Raymar panel, 10" x 8".
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Yorkies look great with that wild, abandoned look.  It's very appealing.  I decided that Lola has it down and it's working for her!
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Louie Oil Painting Pet Art Portrait Commissioned Chihuahua

Oil on Raymar panel, 10" x 8".
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Louie appears  to be a little guy with a lot of attitude and I so enjoyed painting his portrait!  I love his ears and direct gaze.  His painting was commissioned by a client in Canada.
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Flowers and Bottles Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Colored Glass

Oil on Raymar panel, 14" x 11".
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I was able to play with some interesting color combinations in this piece.  The bottles bounced light back and forth and the flowers were brightly "singing".   It felt like a nice group of friends.
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Celebrities Oil Painting Art Still Life Tomato Garden Organic

Oil on Raymar Panel, 10" x 12".

This is a painting from the past of some of my home-grown tomatoes in a favorite bowl.  It's always interesting to see one of my older paintings and experience my feelings about it now.  Well, I like many things about it, but I see some areas that I would do differently.  And I'm really looking forward to tomato season again! 
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Titmouse at Feeder Oil Painting Bird Portrait Tufted Titmouse Wildlife Nature

Oil on hardboard, 8" x 6".

I think a Titmouse is such an attractive little bird.  They have lovely gray and tan coloring along with their large round eyes.  Even though they stay for only short bursts of time at my feeders, their quick antics are fun to watch. 
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Mourning Light Oil Painting Bird Portrait Dove Wildlife

Oil on hardboard, 6" x 8".

A mourning dove was sunbathing on a deckrail and made a striking backlit figure.  I loved the way the dove's head looked against the bright colors of the landscape, but I was also intrigued by the subtle blue/grey feathers underneath her wing.  These birds are always welcome ground-feeders at our home.
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Poppies and Blue Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Botanical Garden

Oil on Raymar panel, 14" x 11".

Red and orange poppies paired with light blue drapery made a lovely complimentary color composition I thought.  I worked to keep the painting soft and flowing and was happy with the feeling it conveyed. 
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Bay Mare Oil Painting Horse Portrait Farm Animal Art Pet Equine

Oil on Raymar panel, 10" x 8"

A friend of mine has beautiful horses and I fell in love with this mare.  The photo I have shows her with her foal but I chose to paint her only.  She has the lovely turned head and neck and wonderful dark shadow helping to define her form.  Her windblown look is also attractive!
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Red and Pink Roses Oil Painting Flower Art Still Life Botanical Garden

Oil on Raymar panel, 8" x 6".

I painted this too late for Valentine's Day but that's okay.  Instead of a single rose, I used these beautiful shrub roses as models.  These red, pink and white varieties are actually landscape roses and are low-maintenance.  I love their layered look and frilly yellow centers.  Playful!
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Jersey Calf Oil Painting Cow Portrait Farm Animal Art Pet Bovine

Oil on Raymar panel, 5" x 7".

Heads up!  I like images of cows at their feed stalls.  This Jersey calf is looking up from a pile of hay and straight at the viewer.  I can hear the munching when it's quiet in my studio. 
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Window Cat Oil Painting Cat Portrait Pet Feline

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

I reworked an older painting that I did. I had painted this multi-colored fluffy cat on a windowsill with his shadow falling on a red tablecloth. I livened up some of the color in the background and softened the contrast of the shadow on the red cloth. This guy has the comfortable attitude of a cat enjoying his home.
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Garden Radishes Oil Painting Still Life Art Vegetables Garden Organic

Oil on Raymar panel, 8" x 6".

I changed my palette of colors a bit to paint these attractive radishes and came up with some new mixtures for greens and grays.  I'm still debating the look, but it felt like a good change while I was in the process.  The beautiful color patterns of radishes always make me smile anyway.
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Pasture Foal Oil Painting Horse Portrait Farm Animal Art Pet Equine

Oil on Raymar panel, 5" x 7".

It is such a simple subject to paint and the form is so beautiful in its simplicity.  A young foal is lying with his long, skinny legs tucked neatly underneath him and this presents a calm and reflective pose to me.  The sun feels so good!  Especially in the winter.
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Long-Eared Jenny Oil Painting Donkey Portrait Farm Animal Art Pet Portrait

Oil on canvas, 8" x 10".

This gal just spoke to me with her friendly look and the shadow of her long-eared profile.  I wanted to capture her "uniqueness" and her pleasant face. 
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Pines in Winter Light Oil Painting Landscape Art Trees Medows

Oil on canvas, 11" x 14".

I was enchanted with this view of  pine trees on a December afternoon.  The bright sunlight filtered through the branches and the shadows were a glow of blue and purple on the frosty ground. 
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Red Fox Watercolor Painting Animal Art Fox Portrait Wildlife

Watercolor on Arches watercolor paper, 5" x 6".

It is really winter now and time to paint another fox in the cold temps!
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Koko Oil Painting Pet Portrait Animal Commission Art Yorkie Dog

Oil on canvas, 10" x 8".

I always enjoy painting the rich coloring of black, tan and silver Yorkies!
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