Sunday, August 31, 2014

Irish Setter Painting - Erin and Cara

This is a painting I've been working on for a while.  It is a commission and was done in pastel.   I've been also working on three oil paintings at the same time.   Working on multiple paintings simultaneously keeps my eye fresh on each painting.

The reference photos for the painting are below as well as the finished painting.  The girls owner said the girls personalities were captured perfectly.  Erin, the older girl, is always more quiet and wanting attention.   Cara, on the other hand, is outgoing and always hunting squirrels.

Thank you to the girls owners for asking me to paint their precious dogs.  It has been wonderful getting to know them all better!!
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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Italian Greyhound

Recently finished this painting of an Italian Greyhound.  The breeder was kind enough to allow me to photograph her dogs so I could add an IG to my line of reproductions. 

Since I am not as knowledgeable with IGs as I'd like to be, I asked her for feedback on which of my photos represented the breed most correctly.    She chose a handful of photos and then of those photos, I picked this one.

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Hope the IG fancy welcomes this new print once it becomes available.   Now to think of a name for the print!

Monday, August 11, 2014

Show Dogs Escape to the Seashore Book Signing Party

We had our first party at Marsha Hall Brown's home a few weeks ago.   It was so much fun.  Hard to believe our book is out and people are enjoying it.

More photos are on the book's Facebook at at:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Show-Dogs-Escape/635951903145270

Take a peek at the photos if you have time.

Autographed copies of the book are available on the website at http://www.showdogsescape.com

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