Sunday, March 29, 2009

"Shy" - 8x8x" Original Oil on Creative Edge canvas

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This painting is almost finished. It is on an 8x8" Creative Edge canvas with 3/4 wide edges. I just need to put some finishing touches on the edges, let it dry, varnish, let it dry...then put it up for sale. This piece was inspired, again, by my niece's Bagle (Basset - Beagle) puppy, Hunter.
We were sitting out in the yard and my senior citizen Rhodesian Ridgeback,
Hanna,was "doggin' " him everywhere he went. He finally took refuge behind Natalie's pant leg, and I took the photo. So I imagined him hiding behind a curtain, if a guest came into his home. Just a little too shy to come out before he can check out the company!

Sunday, March 22, 2009

"Frisbee Dog" 6x8" Original Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

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Yet another Frisbee dog! This painting needs no frame. It is on Gallery Wrap canvas and is painted on the edges. This time I painted a type of sporting dog that exists only in my head. It could be a Spaniel or a Pointer or a Mutt....whatever it looks like to you, that's what it is!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

"When They Comin' Home?" 9x12" Original Oil on Canvas

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In this painting I combined images of Titus and Hunter. Titus is a black Lab mix and Hunter is a Bagle (part Basset, part Beagle). They were watching my niece and her husband loading the car to go back home to Houston after Hurricane Ike. (I plan to kidnap Hunter one day!).

Friday, March 13, 2009

"Frisbee Catch" 10x10 in. Original Oil on Canvas

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I love to watch dogs catching Frisbees! And Border Collies are so enthusiastic and energetic! I tried to imagine myself sitting on the grass at a dog park or field event, watching the dog flying into the air.

Friday, March 6, 2009

"Waiting" 9x12" Original Oil on Canvas

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This painting was inspired by Titus, my niece's puppy. I took a photo of him as he was standing at the front door, watching Natalie and her husband, James, packing the car for the drive back to Houston.