Laugh Out Loud

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This has Summer written all over it!  Blowing bubbles, basking in the sun, playing in the yard,...Oh how I love this time of year! Thanks to Unsplash.com for the photo reference.  I've been using a lot of photos from Unsplash and Pixabay lately due to being "locked down".  I'm so thankful for these wonderful free images sites! 

Welcoming Belly Rubs

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acrylic on gessobord

Dogs sure have a way to get what they want.  Look at that face, drawing the nearest sucker in. There's no doubt in my mind that I'd be all over this adorable Beagle!!!  Thanks to Pixabay for the photo reference.   

The Beach Brings Out the Best In Us

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acrylic on gessobord

I find it to be so rewarding to paint these water dogs.  There's something wonderful about the properties of water and its movement when a dog is put into it.  Our dog, Salty, lives for moments like this.  He's now 12 1/2 years old and has arthritis.  He forgets all about his pain when he gets to the beach though.  It's almost magical how it will turn any dog into a puppy again.  Thanks to Pixabay for the photo reference.

On Top of the World

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acrylic on gessobord

This is my friend's husband and beautiful Golden Retriever.  Isn't the view spectacular?!  I'm looking forward to some hiking myself in the near future!

Water Dog 2

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acrylic on gessobord

This was really fun to paint! It all came together so easily! The cool shadows and warm bright sides of this pup pulled me in.  I wasn't sure if I could do the huge wave justice.  But I'm really happy with how it came out.  I am in awe of this dog. So brave!  My dogs would have been freaking out! Thanks to Pixabay for the photo reference.

Golden Beach Dog

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acrylic on gessobord

Just a happy dog loving the beach!  Enjoy! Thanks to Unsplash for the photo reference.

Orcas

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acrylic on panel

As we inch towards summer my mind wanders to days of cruising the San Juan Islands and Canadian Gulf Islands.  We are hoping to get a glimpse of these beautiful creatures again this summer. Thanks to Pixabay for the photo reference!

Flying Furball

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acrylic on gessobord

This is the look on a dog's face when you've just called him to come to you; Always so happy to see you and get there as quickly as possible.  The joy a dog brings to a person's life is unmeasurable, in my opinion.  This is the main reason I paint dogs so often.  I love hearing that my painting has brought a smile to someone's face!  I hope this made someone smile today. Thanks to Pixabay for the photo reference!

Hollyhocks

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acrylic on gessobord

I absolutely love these flowers.  The first time I saw them was just a couple of years ago at the Fort Vancouver garden.  They're like a hibiscus, but smaller, and come in such vibrant colors!!  They also remind me of my sweet Aunt Rosalie.  She was with me when I saw these and told me how they grow like crazy at her house (California).  I'm kinda jealous about that.  I've thought about planting them here, but I'm not so good at the gardening thing and I'm pretty sure the local deer would make a snack out of them in no time!