Orange and Teal

I love these colors together. As soon as I saw this scene I knew I'd have to paint it!

Orange and Teal
8x10  ·  Oil

Indie

I had the privilege of painting this beautiful Golden Retriever in a cross between the pop-art and contemporary styles for a wonderful client out in Texas. Goldens have the greatest smiles, I couldn't help but to be happy while I was painting him.

Indie
12x16 · Oil

Great Gift for the Holidays!

OK, I can hear you saying it "COME ON...Summer isn't even over and you're talking about the holiday season already!? You're crazy!" Here's the thing, while I may be a little crazy here and there, I'm actually not on this one.

I looked at the calendar and just about died! How do I figure? 2 weeks for holiday shipping + 4-6 weeks for drying time (most portraits are painted in oils and they take a long time to dry) + time to work on the painting (they each require several steps with drying time in between) and WOW! Here we are!

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Sligo, Ireland

This is by far the largest painting I have ever done and it took me over a year to complete. This one sat in the corner and laughed at me for at least half that that year. Other things in life took over for while and I just didn't have the time to commit to such a daunting task. I'm glad to say that it has now joined the ranks of the signed and completed!

Sligo, Ireland
30x40
Oil
FOR SALE ON ETSY

Sparky

It was an honor to be asked to paint a portrait of this sweet puppy. Most of the requests I get are for contemporary portraits. I love painting the contemporary portraits but it was fun to paint a traditional portrait again.

Sparky
12x9
Oil

Lucas Lucas Lucas

I have truly been blessed to have met a lovely family who has a tremendous love for their dogs. This is the third portrait I have done for them and as always, it has been such a pleasure! Meet Lucas Lucas Lucas, their first family pet. It is clear that he made a lasting impression on their hearts.

Lucas Lucas Lucas
12s12
Oil

Ecuador

I love Bill Guffey's Virtual Paintout art challenge. This is the first one I've done in a while. This month was a "walk" around Ecuador via Google Map's street view. I painted the scene on a canvas panel, not my favorite painting surface as I don't generally love the rough texture. but I had a lot of fun painting this location I found with the little homes, chickens, etc.

Guayas, Ecuador
8x10
Oil
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