Horse & Hound
Peanut, a Portrait of Love
This is Peanut, and I had the honor of painting his portrait in oil. This is in memory of a sweet and treasured family member of someone who loved him…
Please continue reading...More than a dog portrait
This is Rebel. I met him when his person-mom brought him to the studio not long ago. She wanted a dog portrait, and since he was right there I tried…
Please continue reading...Lucy – Another Dachshund Portrait
For the last eight years, Lucy has been a delightful visitor in the studio. She belongs in the studio across the hall from me, and lately has taken to trotting…
Please continue reading...Symphony in Blues
I enjoyed the texture and contrasting smoothness on this. I had it in the front window of the studio for about a week, and it sold. I will do more…
Please continue reading...Dear Sassie
This is Sassie. She was my mom’s dog and constant companion and she instantly became a part of our family when my mom passed. We A.D.O.R.E. this dog. She is…
Please continue reading...PJ Funny Bunny – A Traditional Portrait
This is PJ Funny Bunny. His owner told me he arrived at that name because of his ears. I see this horse all the time because he is boarded at…
Please continue reading...A Non-Traditional Portrait
Recently I had the pleasure of painting a non-traditional portrait. A gentleman and his wife were in the studio around Christmas and asked about a painting they had seen some…
Please continue reading...Domino
This is Domino, she is our horse’s pasture buddy. She is very sweet! Her features are on the small and feminine side, and she has thick, long lashes. She belongs…
Please continue reading...Autumn Equine
This makes me think of Autumn with it’s lingering warm air some days and cooler breezes in the evenings. I used a burlap strip to help create the textured ground.…
Please continue reading...“Beach” Horse portrait in colored pencil
This is Beach, a horse my daughter rode (and still does on occasion). Colored pencil on watercolor paper.
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