Big fluffy ears frame Daisy’s sweet face.
Painted on a smooth slice of wood, Daisy’s gentle face is framed by her ears that almost spill out of the frame, like soft pink clouds. Her bright, curious eyes follow you as if to say – I might be small but I have a big personality.
The wood slice substrate is a timeless ornament, a little bit of the forest for Daisy’s playful spirit.
The background, black with white polka dots, was painted according to the client’s request. There might be a story there but as it wasn’t shared with me, I invented one.
Daisy sleeps with a nightgown.
Let me explain. Daisy has a soft spot for a black nightgown with tiny white polka dots. At one time, it belonged to her favourite little person who finally outgrew it, well after it had become frayed at the hem, and somewhat see through pretty much everywhere.
The familiar pattern, or perhaps the apple blossom scent lingering on the nightgown seems to calm her, and so it is used in the background as a symbol of comfort and security.
Some dogs find comfort in a blanket or cushion or plush toy. Simple items are often the most comforting ones for a family dog like Daisy. My lap is Rosie's place of security but failing that, she has a favourite lamb that a friend brought over from the US a couple of years ago.
Other Daisy commissioned pet portraits.
Daisy like Rosie, is a very popular name for dogs, at least in the town where I live. Had I known, I would have chosen a more original name for my own sweet puppy. I could have named her after some of the streets in this section of town such as Topaz, Jasper, Jade...but I digress.
Whenever common names like Rosie and Daisy are called out on the street or in parks, at least a few dogs look up and listen. But each Daisy (and Rosie) is different much like the flowers they are named after. Here are a few of the Daisy pet portraits commissioned in the past. I did paint a non-commissioned cat named Daisy in 2017.
A Second Beagle Joins my Pet Portrait Portfolio. August 2021
Hi Louise, I always love seeing these paintings, I must admit I don’t remember the Beagle, great job on that one also. I’m pleased for you that people are still coming to you to paint their beloved pets.
As time passes and my portfolio becomes more extensive, I realise that people haven’t seen all the pets I have painted in the past. I understand why I see so many posts on Instagram that I have seen before – because many others might not have seen or do not remember so a good reason to revisit previously completed art! Thanks Sally.
Oh dear Louise I love your stories and pictures from Rosie, Daysy and Co. I think German dogs have similar names. The pictures you painted are wonderful done. It’s the perfect copy of the dog.
So these names are also popular in Germany…I was wondering about that. Thanks Birgit.
I like the way you’ve worked some colour into Daisy, Louise, the ochres against the blues give it extra zest
Thanks Graham.