"Oliver" portrait of a Sheltie

6"x6"

Oil on Panel

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What a joy it was to paint this handsome Sheltie, Oliver!  He's just over a year old, but appears older to me because he looks so regal--just a stunning dog!  Shelties are formally known as Shetland Sheepdogs and are small to medium-size, hardworking little guys.

"Huck"

6"x6"

Oil on Panel

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I've been working on some paintings of dogs for a show in August and this is one of the little guys I see at the dog park--he's a couple of years old and we're not sure about his "pedigree", but I think he has a terminal case of cuteness!  Too much fun to paint!!

"Running Like the Wind" (sold)

6"x12"

Oil on Panel

This is one of my favorites when it comes to my animal paintings--it was so much fun capturing the joy and the energy of this little guy chasing and being chased!

"Diesel" (sold)

6"x6"

Oil on Panel

Here is an addition to my "Cleaning-Out-My-Studio" page.  Click on the link in the upper right corner to see what else is on sale.

This is a dog I met this spring at one of our dog parks--such a beautiful creature, I had to paint him!

"Mesmerizing"

8"x6"

Oil on Panel

$140 plus $10 domestic s/h

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OK, I have to admit that though this looks just like the cat I'm painting, her stare kind of gives me the willies!  Maybe it's because I just don't spend alot of time around cats as I'm very allergic to them, and I'm just not used to how they look at you SO knowingly and with such attitude!  Graceful and beautiful, this long-haired calico truly owns her world!

"Wizard"

12"x9"

Oil on Panel

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This painting is a commission I've been working on the past few days.  In this painting, I used a white I haven't tried before:  Gamblin's Flake White Replacement.  If I've ever used Flake White, it was years ago, so I'm not sure what it's supposed to be like, but this was a great alternative to the Titanium and Radiant Whites I've been using alot of.  It's really thick and holds the brush stroke, very easy to use a painting knife with. 

I look and see I haven't posted since Monday and am wondering what else I've been doing, because it hasn't been posting paintings!!!  Actually, illustration work and working on getting a website going has been taking up alot of time this week.  I'm looking forward to getting back to my easel very soon!

"Back to the Stables" (sold)

8"x8"

Oil on board

$140 plus $10 domestic s/h

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I did this painting not long after I discovered Alizaron Yellow by Williamsburg Paints.  I love that color!  When mixed with white, it gets a warm, buttery look similar to cadmium yellow, but otherwise it is transparent and just glows.  On its own and mixed with other colors, it has a bit of an "acid-y" look.