Dancing peonies

10 x 10
oil on wrapped canvas
SOLD

I have painted this scene before on a smaller canvas.  The windows are outside of my studio at the art gallery I paint at once a week.  It is quite freeing moving to a larger canvas after doing so many painting on a 6 x 6.

We stand together

6 x 8
oil on board

$65.00

 Originally there was a large window to the left of the arrangement in this painting, it just didn't  work so I took it out.  I like the simplicity.   

I dare you

6 x 6
oil on board
SOLD

This is Millie, she has such a unique look to her.  I did really loose strokes with this painting.  She was a delight to paint.

The Dude 2

6 x 8
oil on board
SOLD

This is the second painting of the Dude for a family who have two son's so they want a painting of their beloved dog for each son.  

Looking through the window

6 x 8
oil on board
$65.00

Today was overcast and very muggy.  I took the dogs for a long walk and then headed home to paint a picture I had already chosen of a beautiful cat from our local shelter.  Well that didn't happen, I just had to paint more tulips.    

Pleasant thoughts

6 x 6
oil on board
SOLD

After the last month painting animals it was time to switch it up a little.  Of course it would be a tulip image that would jump out at me.  I tried to keep the flowers very loose.  I am pleased with the outcome.

Millie

6 x 8
oil on board
SOLD

This is little Millie.  Painting these fluffy dogs is always a little tricky for me.  I start with the placement of the eyes, nose and mouth and then work from there.  I used burnt umber as my under painting.

Yoyo

6 x 8
oil on board
SOLD

This is Yoyo, the colouring on his face is quite interesting, it almost makes him look crooked .  From the stories I have heard he has quite the personality.  

The look

6 x 6
oil on board
SOLD

I have never seen a picture of a cat that didn't warm my heart, this was no exception...her expression is so serious even a little on the cranky side, but you know that she is just a sweetheart.

Millie

6 x 8
oil on board
SOLD
This is sweet Millie, she was an absolute joy to paint...such a beautiful girl.

The Stuffin

oil on board
6 x 6
SOLD

This little dog was at a party I attended last weekend, he looks like a stuffed animal to me. When my kids were little they called all there stuffed animals Stuffins , hence the name.

Baxter

6 x 8
oil on board
SOLD

This is Baxter, my friend Alison and her family trained him for two years to become a service dog.  I am sure it was very bitter sweet the day they had to say goodbye, but he is now a wonderful companion for someone who needs him.