The sadness of winter sunshine.
When weak winter sunshine brings about sadness… “Are the days of winter sunshine just as sad for you, too? When it is misty, in the evenings, and I am out walking by myself, it seems to me that the … Read More
From Shelter to Home –
Coco’s second chance at a good life. Coco’s life began in a shelter in California, where she had spent months behind bars, unsure of what the future held. Her story is much like all other dogs left in cold, impersonal … Read More
Winter’s Oasis: Finding Inspiration in the Greenhouse.
Oasis from winter’s frosty bite. Near home, we find an oasis from winter’s frosty bite in a local greenhouse. While the chill of winter persists in February leaving everything looking bleak and barren, I head out with a couple of … Read More
Start with a Line Drawing Pet Portrait.
This line drawing pet portrait experiment is a keeper! Line drawing for pet portraits focuses on capturing the essence of an animal using simple, fluid lines. Rather than intricate details, it emphasizes the animal’s key features—such as the shape of … Read More
Quick journaling experiments.
Quick journaling experiments in one hour. When time is of the essence and art must be let out of my system, I often work in a journal. I use many of the same techniques I describe in this series of … Read More
Chihuahua Relaxes with Bourbon and Cigar.
Chihuahua relaxes in the evening with cigar and bourbon. Meet Oscar, an Apple Head Chihuahua who oozes sophistication. Don’t be fooled by his small stature – his personality more than makes up for his diminutive size. This little guy is … Read More
Black Lab Portrait and Childhood Memories.
Portrait of Black Lab brings back memories of Zip. Have I told you I have a soft spot for black dogs? You wouldn’t know it from the dogs I have had in the last thirty years which have all been … Read More
Frankie’s Quirky Pug Portrait.
Pug’s portrait painted in a whimsical style. When I was asked to paint Frankie the Pug’s portrait, and the style was left up to me, I decided that I would accentuate her wrinkles, her prominent eyes and her flattened … Read More
