LUBA

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

Every time I get the photos for a new commission sent to me it is like opening a gift, the wheels start turning on how I will approach the painting, especially when it is such a sweet face.

THOUGHTS OF YOU

6 x 6 inch oil
on 1/8th inch thick gesso board
$85.00

                      Saw this great big ball of fur waiting patiently outside the grocery store.

LILY - commission

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

Always love painting a sweet face. 

WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOUR

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

I saw this guy hanging out of a car window this summer

FAWN FRENCHIE

6 x 8 inch oil
on 1/8th inch thick gesso board
$95.00

I spotted this doll in London, she was so sweet and as you ca see she adores getting her picture taken.

LOVING YOU

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

This is the image of a content dog...went for my run, got a few pats on the head, laying in the sunshine, it is a perfect day.

UNCONDITIONAL

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

My friend was scrolling down her photos showing me everything happening in her life, I spotted this little sweetie and couldn't resist painting that wonderful adoring look.

PET PORTRAIT

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

This is a commission I did for a family who wants to have a memory of their lovely senior dog.

WINSTON

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

This is a commission for a customer.  I absolutely loved painting this guy, so much character, and the gaze...what is he thinking...biscuit possibly?

BROGAN

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

I am definitely on a doggy commission role, # 7 in the last couple of weeks.  My daughters Mom in law requested this one of her beloved pooch.    

CASSIE

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

Another commission, this girl was so great to paint, her colouring was absolutely beautiful, and so very unique. I used red,yellow and blue to mix all of the browns.  I loved painting her snout and there was just so much interest on this face.

MACK

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

I find commissions more challenging, just knowing that someone is waiting for what they want to be a likeness of their beloved animal.

WHERE TO NOW?

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

Lately I have been painting dogs, it has been so enjoyable. I enjoy their differences and capturing their personalities.

WEIMARANER GAZE

6 x 6 inch
oil on 1/8th inch premium canvas panel
SOLD

I took this photo last week, this dogs face was so full of expression. I started with a magenta canvas which was quite dark so I had to do a lot of lightening for the light on the dog. It is kind of like working backwards.

HELLO LADIES

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

I took the photo of this handsome lad at the ferry lineup in Nanaimo, I thought his expression was great and loved all the folds and curves of his face.  I started with a burnt umber wash and spent more time than usual sketching out all the details of his face.   Once I started adding the paint it kind of fell into place.  I find that the more time I spend on the initial sketch the happier I am with the finished product.

I ADMIRE YOU

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

I used a soft palette for this painting, staying quite close to the original colourings...this dog had the most beautiful soft pink nose.  I loved the contrast of the bright red collar.

MY EYES ADORE YOU

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

Well it was definitely time to paint another dog.  I have had this photo for quite some time and today the eyes just spoke to me as I was searching for something to paint.

AIN'T NOTHIN BUT A...

6 x 8 inch
oil on 1/8th inch gessobord
$65.00

This is Puddles, I met him while shopping  last month, he was sitting on his owners lap very comfortably.  Puddles is a rescue dog and now lives in the lap of luxury.  I loved how the light was shining on him, wonderful to paint.

DIESEL 2

6 x 6 inches
oil on gessobord
SOLD

Commission number 2 of Diesel.  Just love his sweet face.

DIESEL1

6 x 6 inch
oil on gessobord
SOLD

Another commission of a dearly loved pet. I so enjoyed doing the painting of twelve year old Diesel.