Vinnie.

As you can tell, I've been addicted to Cadmium Yellow lately. I can't seem to get enough. Anyway, this is Vinnie. A sweet pug who is dearly missed by my aunt and cousin. It's always so sad to paint pets who are no longer with us, but such a sweet reminder of what joy they brought. Hope you guys like this as much as I do. 

Thomas

My sister has three jack russells. For her birthday last year, Christmas last year and now her birthday this year, I have painted their portraits. This is the final one of Thomas. Thomas was her first jack russell so I felt a bit more pressure when painting this one but I think it worked out. It was supposed to be a surprise but while video chatting her I couldn't resist showing her. So it was mailed today and she should get it soon.I tried a new process to have the animated gif show off the process, we'll see if it works. 

Pop Art Pet Portrait

Quite awhile ago I did a pop art pet portrait for a family friend. It was one that took me quite awhile to get going but once I started I couldn't stop. I absolutely adore these critters. Here are some in progress pics as well as the final piece. Thanks Jan for the opportunity to paint these sweet faces!

Jack

My aunt contacted me through facebook about painting her dog Jack. I haven't seen this dog in awhile but as a kid I ADORED him. He has the sweetest personality. Here is the painting I did for her of the adorable Jack. 

Sweet Zoe

This painting is very dear to my heart. A dear friend asked if I would paint Zoe. Zoe is her friend's dog and recently had to be put down. Losing a pet is probably the hardest thing one will ever face. I'm glad I was able to do this for her as another way for her to remember her sweet Zoe. Lots of loves Karen and Joan. 

Little Owl

So, this weekend my very best friend will be moving across the country - away from me. We had a lovely goodbye dinner tonight and spent time just being in each other's company. She's pretty much the best. She knows my heart and I'm so thankful for her. Here's to a new chapter in our friendship!

With that being said, this Little Owl was a gift to her. We did a trade awhile ago and this is her end of the trade but more importantly a little going away present. I love it, I love the character in this bird's face. Enjoy!

Spanky

So lately I've done a few commissioned pet portraits for the buyer to surprise their friend/significant other/etc. with. It's been really fun but I have to wait to post about them just in case it ruins the surprise.

That was the case with Spanky, the pug. I had previously painted a cat named Ursula for a co-worker's husband as a surprise for him. He in turn wanted to surprise her with a painting of Spanky, her pug. It was fun and a challenge as he requested it a little larger than normal and on canvas. So here's Spanky! And you can see Ursula below Spanky.


I'm finishing up some paintings that are gifts so hopefully a few more posts will be coming next week! Happy Saturday and thanks for looking!