Pets

How I paint a cat: the steps to a finished product   In this post, I demonstrate the step-by-step process of painting a cat.  While working on any portrait I take many photos of the process leading to the finished … Read More

Tony the American Bulldog – Take two I have never done this before, but as they say, there is a first time for everything. I took another photo with my Ipad and I think the colours in this photo below … Read More

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” ~ Winnie the Pooh. It gives me much joy and satisfaction to bring each dog I paint to life.   Tony’s expression is so endearing and his pose, … Read More

How I paint a puppy on canvas: Fear is part of the process Learning to deal with a certain amount of fear is something natural when it comes to art.  But I only discovered this much later, after many struggles … Read More

WIP – Beginning puppy portrait This puppy, about 10 weeks old, is saying, “I am too cute; wouldn’t you like to cuddle me?” The minute I was sent these photos, I just had that itch to paint him right away… … Read More

Schapendoes – a commission painting  The Schapendoe or Dutch Sheep Dog is a good pet but is certainly not well-known compared to many other breeds. I have been a dog owner (two white fur balls are my companions at the … Read More

  Cody, the Sheltie, might be getting older, but he still enjoys his daily treats of raw carrots. Cody’s owner has told me that he has been unwell recently.  As most of us who are dog owners know, we face … Read More

Painting Miss Daisy “Everything I know I learned from my cat: When you’re hungry, eat.  When you’re tired, nap in a sunbeam.  When you go to the vet’s, pee on your owner.” ~ Gary Smith. “Miss Daisy”.  9 x 12 … Read More

Revisiting Georgie, the first cat I painted. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods.  They have not forgotten this.”  ~ Terry Pratchett. “Georgie” 9×12″ Prismacolor pencil art on Canson Mi-Teintes Pastel Paper. Earlier this week, I painted my oldest … Read More

A simple request from Chico, our little Havanese dog. “A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment … Read More

Canadian Autumn Vignette 3 “Where there is no imagination there is no horror.” ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Chico is guarding our Hallowe’en pumpkin. Usually, he sits at the front door, peering out the window and barking at anyone or … Read More