LUCY LOVE

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

I absolutely loved painting this little dog, her coat was so messy that I  automatically painted messy, it was fast and furious and then it was done.

POCO

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

Another commission of a very loved little gal.

LOUIS

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

I did this commission for a friend whose sister had lost her shepherd last year, this little darling is related to her first dog so she is absolutely thrilled with the new family addition...hide all your shoes.

COCO

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

Another commission of a much loved pet.

APPLE

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

This commission was done for a customers husband for Christmas.

BECCA - COMMISSION

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

This is a commission which someone ordered for their closest friend.

BALL?

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

This is a friends dog, with the typical where is my ball dog stare. I kept the painting very loose and messy.

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.

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.    

SPOT

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

I was asked to paint a very beloved family pet from years age for a special Mom for Christmas.  I was sent one very old photo with not much detail but what truly defines the dog is his ball which was always with him. 

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.

BENNY

6 X 6  INCH
OIL ON 1/8TH INCH GESSO BOARD
SOLD

My last of four commissions, this little ball of fur I found a little challenging...where to start.  Again I probably used 1000 brush strokes for this painting, every time I thought I was finished my brush just seemed to jump back on to the canvas for just a couple more strokes.

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.

INDIANNA

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

This is a commission, someone is already organized for Christmas.

FOCUSED

6 x 6 inch
oil on 1/8th inch primed panel
$60.00

I took the photo of this dog while we were away, he was sitting very contentedly with his owner, I was just getting ready to take the picture when he spotted another dog...so much for posing for the camera.

PEACHY KEEN

6 x 6 inch
oil on 1/8th inch premium canvas panel
$60.00

I started this painting with a midnight blue under painting.  I chose the purple background because I love purple and orange together.  I have been trying to make some of my brushstrokes smaller and finer for the subtle details. You wouldn't think it would make that much of a difference but it really does.

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.

LITTLE MISS BIG

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

Another painting of sweet JJ, I took so many photos that I decided to paint her again today.