Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painter, Dogs, impressionism, Virginia Artist on June 27, 2011| 2 Comments »
Last week I was commissioned to paint Hamlet, a Japanese Chin, that was much-loved by his people. He was a sweet old man and quite handsome.
Here is the beginning sketch.
Next, I chose a background for Hamlet. A strong blue seemed to suit this painting.
And this is the completed painting. I think Hamlet turned out great! How about you?
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painting, Dogs, Landscape, pet portrait, Virginia Artist on May 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
This is Kirby, my friend Kyle’s dog. They live in Kentucky.
This is the last couple of days to see the “Bark for the Park” show at the community center. It comes down on Wednesday.
Please run by if you haven’t seen it already.
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painter, Dogs, impressionism, pet portrait, Rescue dogs, Virginia Artist on May 9, 2011| Leave a Comment »
This is the last week of the “Bark for the Park” Art Show & Sale to benefit the Off-Leash Dog Park. The Community Center is open from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. so please stop by to see the show… and support the dog park!
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painting, Dogs, Landscape, pet portrait, Rescue dogs, Virginia Artist on April 8, 2011| Leave a Comment »
I was asked a couple of times this week about the “Bark for the Park” Art Show and Sale. It’s not too late to see it. It will be hanging at the Community Center until May 15th.
And it’s certainly not too late to purchase a painting to help the park. Just contact Kym at the Blue Ridge Arts Council or me to let us know which painting you would like. Just like this little Lhaso Apso, all the paintings in this show are 12″x12″ acrylic on canvas and priced at $125 with all the proceeds going to the park. You can also scroll back through the posting on this blog to see the paintings and select from one that hasn’t yet sold.
Or if you would just like to support the park you can send a donation to the Warren County Dog Park Association, c/o Kelly Walker, 939 S. Marshall St., Front Royal, VA 22630. Any amount is welcomed and appreciated!
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Dogs, Landscape, pet portrait, Rescue dogs, Virginia Artist on March 29, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Today is the day we’ve worked so hard for…the Opening Reception of the “Bark for the Park” Art Show and Sale. This evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, VA. Please stop by and see the 47 pet portraits that make up the show.
This is Lucy, my cousin Amy’s dog. So sweet. (This painting is SOLD.)
And this is Bruno, one of cousin Linda’s dogs. Another cutie.
Please stop by the community center and see all the others.
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Dog Park, Dogs, impressionism, pet portrait, Rescue dogs, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on March 28, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Just one more day to the Opening Reception of the “Bark for the Park” Art Show & Sale to benefit the Off-Leash Dog Park.
Several really good pieces of news have come my way this past week. First, Hickory, the Scottish Deerhound who won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this year will be in attendance as our guest of honor. She believes in the off-leash park! 🙂
This is a painting that I did of Hickory this weekend. I thought she should have her portrait included among the other 46 dogs on display for the show.
The reception is from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Warren County Community Center. Please come out and invite all your friends to see the plans for the new dog park.
The second piece of good news is that several paintings have already sold!!! Yeah! The proceeds from sales at this show go to the dog park. Thanks to everyone who has already made a purchase to support the park. Of course, you can make a donation to the park without buying a painting. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, Chihuahua, daily painting, Dogs, pet portrait, Rescue dogs, Virginia Artist on March 10, 2011| 1 Comment »
Chihuahua Jack belongs to my friend Sally. Sally has rescued dogs for years and always has a pack of dogs as part of her family. Currently she has nine. That’s right, 9 dogs!!!
But this little guy has set her world upside down. She is crazy about him. He was found living outside, all alone, and it took a long time for them to catch him. But he has the good life now. He’s stolen her heart and that of the rest of his family. I think it was his underbite that did her in. 🙂
This painting is part of the “Bark for the Park” series on display at the Warren County Community Center to promote and fund the new dog park. Stop by and see it. (In private collection Raleigh, NC)
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, Black Lab, daily painting, Dogs, impressionism, Lab, Labrador Retreiver, pet portrait, Rescue dogs, Virginia Artist, Yellow Lab on March 9, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Really! Anyone who has ever had one wants another. They are just the sweetest dogs ever.
The Yellow Lab is a sweet pup I took a photo of at the shop a few years ago. And the Black Lab is my Jed. Both are acrylic paintings on canvas measuring 12″x12″. They are on display at the “Bark for the Park” Art Show and Sale at the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal. Stop by and see it.
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painting, Dogs, impressionism, pet portrait, Virginia Artist on March 8, 2011| Leave a Comment »
You are invited to the “Bark for the Park” Art Show.
Kym and I hung the paintings at the Warren County Community Center on Friday. It looks great!
Please stop by and take a look and come to the Opening Reception on March 29th. We will be showing the plan for the new dog park.
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chessie, daily painting, Dogs, impressionism, pet portrait, Rescue dogs on March 7, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Chesapeake Bay Retriever, acrylic on canvas, 12″x12″. SOLD!
This is Molly. She keeps life stirred up for my friend Amber. Although with a sweet face like that, how can she be bad. 🙂
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