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.

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

"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!

"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!).

"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.

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"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.

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