DAISY-MAY aka TROUBLE

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

The sweetest face, that may be what you think but this little bundle of cute is hell on wheels, our senior gal Gracie is still wondering why we brought this annoyance home.

BIG MAC

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

This is a commission I did for a good friend, Big Mac is a dearly loved service dog for a veteran.  He is dearly loved and him and his owner are always side by s.

GENTLE SOUL

6 x 6 inch
oil on gessobord
SOLD

I saw this beauty at my favourite bakery, she was sitting calmly while her owner was busy with other things. I loved how the light was shining against her.  This piece is very loosely painted, I love the messiness of her coat.

Where's my ball?

6 x 8
oil on board
SOLD

The more I paint the more I love to paint.  In the last week I have completed 4 commissions, each one a complete joy to do.  It has been a year since I joined DPW, it was the best thing I did this year, it has motivated me to keep painting. I was very nervous to put myself out there,  I have  had nothing but great comments and support from customers and fellow artists.  In the last couple of months I can definitely see an improvement in my painting and my self confidence as an artist.

Was it something I did?

oil on board
6 x 8
SOLD

This is a commission.  I got some really great photos from the owner.  I added bits of cobalt to brighten up the painting.

The thinker

6 x 8
oil on board
$65.00

So much fun doing this painting...eventually.  I started it yesterday and was going to toss it this morning, my husband actually said that it looked evil...yikes.  I took one last look at it when I woke up and thought I will bring it to the studio and try to breathe some life and personality into it...voila.  I am so pleased it didn't go into the dead canvas pile.

I'm in charge

6 x 8
oil on board
SOLD

Another commission, this is the first time I have painted a chocolate lab.  I am really pleased with the colours, now that I am just using the primaries to mix I am starting to really enjoy adding a hint of paint to make another shade that seems to work right into the existing colour.

We are meant for each other

6 x 6
oil on board
DONATED

This is my dog Gracie who I have painted many times.  She has the most lovely personality,  she will place her paw ever so gently on you if she wants attention.  This is the expression that is always on her face.  

Don't rain on my parade

6 x 6
oil on board
$50.00

This was another dog day.  This is Abby, I have painted her before.  Her face is so full of expression.  On this painting I slowed down a little and was more careful where I placed my brush strokes.

Don't fence me in

6 x 6
oil on board
$50.00

I was on vacation for a week and did not pick up my paint brush.  I had every intention of taking hundreds of pictures...not a one was snapped.  Sometimes it's just good to do absolutely nothing productive.

I headed to my studio this morning and started perusing my photos...Baxter was the one.   This is a very loose painting, not much detail.  I seem to be using brighter colours, a little more freedom.  I enjoyed painting this.

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.

The Dude

6 x 8
oil on board
SOLD

This is the month for commissions,  my girlfriend Alison comes to visit  the island every summer and a couple of days ago photo bombed me with a bunch of pictures of favourite animals that she wants me to paint.  Here is Dude.  

Sweet Abby

oil on board
6 x 8
SOLD

Another commission for a friend of mine.  This is sweet Abby who I met last week for the first time. 

Just hangin around

6 x 6
oil on board
$50.00

Lately I have been fixated on painting black dogs.  I find it more appealing if the dog is a senior, all that grey hair gives them so much character.