Three Little Kittens

I had fun painting this sweet trio! For some reason I don't get nearly the number of cats as I do dogs to paint. Calling all cats! I'd like to paint some more! 😊

Ella, Bessie, and Murphy
12x16  ·  Oil

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
FOR SALE ON ETSY

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

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

Palomino

Palomino horse standing in a field. This painting has such a peaceful feeling.

Palomino
5x7 · oil
***SOLD***
PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ETSY

DeKalb FLAG Logo

I had the honor of designing this logo for a wonderful not-for-profit organization which has recently started up, DeKalb FLAG. As I am a foster and adoptive parent, this hits close to the heart for me. Such a great resource for foster and adoptive parents!

Bendt Design

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
PRINTS FOR SALE on Etsy!

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!

Sale on Custom Portraits
10% off now through September 10th

Galloping in the Meadow

As a child I had a horse whom I just adored! I loved to ride! I loved the feeling of freedom when I was on him and the bond I had with him. I relive some of those feelings every time I paint one of these beautiful creatures.

Galloping in the Meadow
8x10, Oil
FOR SALE ON ETSY (original and prints)