Bailey

I painted this sweet rescue puppy for a wonderful local client as a gift for his wife's birthday. I was able to meet Bailey and all of Bailey's family when I delivered the painting. Wonderful people and wonderful puppies!

Bailey
18x18 · Oil

Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu
Procreate on iPad
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Mr Smiley

This is an original oil painting of a happy golden retriever. This is not a commission so it's up for sale!

Mr. Smiley
8x8 · Oil
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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

Brook

This is a portrait which I did for my niece for her birthday. Her dog's name is Brook, she is a Jack Russel Terrier/Chihuahua mix which came for a cat rescue in GA and is so sweet! My niece adores Brook and Brook adores her, just the way it should be!

Brook
18x18 · Oil

Big Yellow

Oh how I've missed digital painting! Apple finally made good on the release of their second generation iPad Pro. The iPad Pro paired with the Apple Pencil is simply heavenly!

Big Yellow
Digital Painting
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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!

If you’ve been thinking about ordering a special gift this year contact me before September 10th and save 10% on a custom portrait!

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Chocolate Lab

My childhood dog was a doberman and my first dog as an adult was a lab/golden mix. These breeds hold a special place in my heart so it only seems right that they should be the first of my breed specific, non-commissioned, paintings!

I did also do a painting of a golden a while back which sold but the chocolate lab and doberman are both available.

Chocolate Lab
12x12
Oil
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Seamus

I was very excited to be asked to paint a second portrait for a friend of mine from high school. This new portrait, which will be joining Sophie on their walls, is of their much loved dog named Seamus.

Seamus
1616
Oil

Emma

Below is a portrait which was commissioned as a gift for a treasured elementary school teacher who was grieving the loss of her beloved dog. What a very kind gesture.

Emma
10x8
Colored Pencil

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

Tucker

I painted Bogey a while back and had the privilege of painting Bogey's sibling, Tucker, for a Christmas present this year. I had an even greater privilege of getting to meet Tucker in person when I met up with the owner to hand deliver the painting. The majority of portraits which I've done have been long distance so I don't get to meet the owners in person, let alone the subjects of the portraits. As you can imagine, I'm quite an animal lover and Tucker is a very sweet, very well mannered puppy and he even let me give him a big kiss! It doesn't get much better than that!

Tucker
12x12
Oil

Abby

Meet Abby! Abby is Maggie's sister, I painted Maggie a little over a year ago. I am told that Abby is a very happy dog and that definitely came through in the photos which I was sent for this Christmas commission!

Abby
5x7
Watercolor