FANCY MAN

6 x 6 inch oil
on 1/8th inch gesso board
$80.00

This is my daughters friends dog who was rescued when he was a pup. He is just so handsome, I had to him. Everyone can relate to a black labs personality.

TIM

6 X 8 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
SOLD

This is a commission that I did for a friend.  I have to admit that labs are one of my favourite breeds. While painting Tim I was  quickly reminded what a challenge it is for me to paint a black animal. It is a slower process but I am so pleased with the outcome. 

GRACIE IN FLOWERS

6 x 6 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
SOLD

This is my dog Gracie, my friend Marisa took this photo when she was visiting the  island.  The background was of our wood floor but I decided to add some punch since Gracie is such a fan of the outdoors.  I am still find it surprising that you can fit so much onto such a small canvas.

DIVINELY DEMURE

6 X 6 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
$60.00

I was sitting on the couch yesterday and Gracie just kept gazing at me, I finally took her picture and had to paint her again today. I usually leave the background quite simple but decided to add our persian rug. Really loose strokes and limited palette.

REFLECTING ON LIFE

6 x 8
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
$75.00

This is my girl Gracie, she has been one of my best subjects. The older she gets the more character she has, Gracie is everyones dog.  I painted this with very messy strokes and at first wasn't sure about it, after stepping away for awhile I am very pleased with the outcome.

WHO'S PRETTY?

6 x 8 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gesso board
NFS

This is my Gracie, she is a rescue dog who has been with us since she was one, she is almost 12 and still runs in the bush for miles most days with my husband and our other rescue dog Charlie.  I took this photo a few days ago and was asked by my husband to paint her so he could hang the painting in his office.  It was such a treat to paint  because the entire time I kept thinking of how very sweet she is and what a wonderful addition to our family she is.