Two friends painted on Canadian birch wood slices. Cody and Jake are with their new owners who received their Christmas presents early this year. Their daughter who commissioned them, reports that her parents were very happy with both portraits. The … Read More
Wood slice menagerie of perfect pets. My friends will understand if I am a bit cross-eyed this holiday season. Let me explain. Over time, I have saved many photos of the dogs that brighten my life, including furry friends who … Read More
Miles and Bobby: custom portraits on wood slices. Miles and Bobby are painted on a 3″ diameter (approx) Canadian Birch wood slice. The owner wants to display the ornaments all year long in her home. I chose a lime green … Read More
Handmade gifts with meaning… Are you like me and treasure anything that has been handmade? Do you keep the rock your son painted when he was small? Or the jar craftily surrounded by glued sticks that chubby hands brought home … Read More
Finn and Reuben…reluctant siblings Finn and Reuben behave like most siblings. Although they frequently annoy each other, they secretly enjoy each other’s company. Finn’s story Finn was on the euthanasia list at the animal shelter in California when his owner … Read More
Maltese love knows no bounds. This girl! I have captured her personality when she is attentive. Did she just hear the word walk? Or is there a possibility that she might be gifted with a tiny piece of cheese or … Read More
For this ThrowBack Thursday, I am thinking of all the pets I painted last summer. First, I painted a birthday gift, Kiwi, the cat. Next I painted Tony, the American Bulldog, then I moved along to Lady, a Golden Retriever. … Read More
Pet portrait portfolio on YouTube channel… Yes, I am proud to say that I have created my own YouTube channel and uploaded a first video. Yesterday, I experimented with an app that allowed me to set the timing for … Read More
For National Hug Your Cat Day in the USA, I am publishing this portrait I painted last year. Now…go hug your favourite feline! Painting Miss Daisy “Everything I know I learned from my cat: When you’re hungry, eat. When you’re … Read More
Loopy, a Standard Poodle, is ready for her walk. Loopy, a Standard Poodle, lovingly stares at her owner seeming to say, “What are you waiting for? I even brought you the leash!” Dogs have their own way of communicating … Read More
Yoda, a very special companion “Yoda at Christmas” is especially dapper as he wears his bow tie while sitting under the Christmas tree. Those glass balls have lots of glitter on them which does not show up in this photo. … Read More
Two pampered cats: Meet Iggy and Tony Two pampered cats, Iggy and Tony, have that look that says they are well-loved and living the good life. But you decide for yourself. Why buy original art work? Painting your furry friend … Read More