"Incoming!"

Here is the finished painting from my last entry. I decided on a bluebird, since they're a favorite symbol of happiness. Also, because a butterfly would have reminded me too much of the cover of my "Bambi" VHS. And a fly was just not cute. I will be putting this one on eBay for one week, and if it doesn't sell, I will put it in the the River Art Gallery downtown.

I really like this painting, because it really DOES make me smile!

Almost finished.....

This painting is done on a 12x16" Convexo canvas; the edges are beveled and it does not take a frame. I just have one more element to add, and I'm trying to decide what the dog should be turning around to look at.

Usually you'll catch dogs doing a quick turn to catch an annoying fly. I could do a fly, but I'd rather do a butterfly or a small bird or a dragonfly or even falling leaves. I'll have to chew on this one a bit longer....I'll post the end result in a few days.

"What?....WHAT?? 12x16" on Creative Edge canvas

A photo of this painting was on my post on April 3rd, before I had it completely finished. It has been finished and ready to sell for a few weeks, but I have been so busy obsessing over my unfinished paintings of Gus and Hanna (there are 4, in fact) that I am only now putting it on eBay. It is still one of my favorites.

This week has also been a stresser, because our Hanna (11-1/2 years old) has been under the weather. I'll soon post pictures of the paintings of her and Gus that I am working on.

"Goin' for a Spin" - 12x16" on Gallery Wrap Canvas

top and bottom edges of canvas

sides of canvas

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This painting was done on a Gallery Wrap canvas. The edges are painted all around, and it doesn't need a frame. I got the idea for this from seeing dogs that like to "hang on" to stuff. It can be a toy, a chew rope, or a piece of clothing...you can swing 'em around and the dogs love flying through the air. And of course, Hunter (my niece's Bagle puppy) provided inspiration!

"What?....WHAT?? 12x16" oil on Creative Edge canvas

This is another painting that is almost finished.

I only have to paint the edges and varnish.

I thought about how puppies just do whatever seems FUN! They do what comes naturally. They don't have a concept of right or wrong. And if you come upon them engaged in one of their fun activities that you don't approve of, they look at you like "What?....WHAT?" But they can soon tell by your tone or your demeanor that you are not happy. But they are still so precious....you just can't get angry!

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