Big Smile

8x6
acrylic on gessobord

Our dog, Salty, LOVES playing with his ball.  This is his happy face after we've had a rousing game of fetch.  Could that mouth get any bigger?  I don't think so!!

English Bay

6x8
acrylic on gessobord

I have been in a painting "funk" these last couple of days!  It's driving me crazy!  I really had to push myself to finish this one.  When I'm in a funk, that nasty little negative voice creeps in and makes me want to throw in the towel (and paintbrushes!).  Well, I am so happy that I finished "English Bay", and I'm actually quite pleased with it.

English Bay is in Vancouver, BC.  It is beautiful, especially from Stanley Park.  My husband and I are going to be visiting this wonderful place again soon, so that's why I had the urge to paint this.  Enjoy!

Ready For the Attack

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

This is our goofy pup, Chili Pepper.  One of his favorite places is the beach.  He has a blast running, fetching, and pouncing on his brother (our other dog, Salty) (as he is about to do in this painting).    This particular visit, was exceptionally beautiful.  The sun was up early in the morning and the beach was all ours.  I really like the blue of the water and wet, reflective sand in contrast with Chili's coloring.  I'm also very happy with the way his reflection came out. 

Regatta Dogs 2

6x8
Acrylic on gessobord

This is Doug, the most adorable, mellow, sweet, huge lab I have had the pleasure of meeting.  This painting is of the "Wind Regatta" in the Columbia Gorge this past summer.  The wind was howling and the sun was out.  What can be better for a sailor?

In this painting, I really wanted to capture the feeling of the day.  The sun was magnificent and there is just so much excitement when you see all the lasers and optis parked on the beach, waiting to take on the wind and waves of the Gorge.

Regatta Dog- Alex

8x6
acrylic on gessobord

Where there's a sailing regatta, there will be dogs!  Dogs make everything better...Don't ya think?!  This sweet boy is Alex.  He is a favorite of many sailors around here.  Sweet, loving, and always looking for some love, are just a few of his adorable characteristics!  Enjoy!

Montague At Sundown

8x6
acrylic on gessobord

Montague Harbor is one of our favorite places in the Canadian Gulf Islands.  On this particular cruise, the evenings were crazy beautiful!  Enjoy!

Birthday Dahlias

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

I had another birthday last week and my sweet friend, Natasha, brought me these gorgeous dahlias from her garden.  I don't usually do still life paintings, but I couldn't stop gushing over these beautiful flowers!  So, I set up a very rudimentary staging area for my subject and painted away.  I am happy with the deep purples and pinks I used in this piece.  It definitely challenged me, so I guess I had better sharpen my skills with another sometime soon.

Put Your Paws Up In the Air

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

This goofy girl is my latest love at our dog shelter.  She is the sweetest mutt!  Oh, if only I could adopt one more dog.  Sigh.

Gandalf

5x5
acrylic on gessobord

I painted this for our daughter's roommate.  Her sweet furry boy passed away recently, and I couldn't resist capturing this adorable face on gessobord for her.