Go Fetch

8x6
acrylic on gessobord

I painted "Go Fetch" from a photo on Pixabay.  I was immediately drawn to the photo because, well, number one, there's a dog in it! And number two, the pool water just drew me in.  I really thought this would be a cinch and I'd have it done in a couple of hours...nope!  It's always the ones that look the simplest, that become headache provoking exercises!  Now that I've finished it,  I'm happy with the result and wish it was warm and sunny here so I could go jump in a pool too!

Slobber Water

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

Last week I started on a different dog/water painting.  I spent numerous days struggling with it and just about threw it out the door!  I seem to have this "never give up" attitude on some paintings.  It drives me nuts!  Instead of throwing things around in frustration, I grabbed a new panel and started on a whole different piece. Once I started "Slobber Water", it flowed so easily!  I'm quite happy with the result.   Maybe someday I will pick that other painting up again and know exactly what I need to do to make it work, but in the meantime, I'm going to let it sit and collect dust!

Morning Stroll

6x8
acrylic on gessobord

While visiting my mom on Oahu last May, I spent every morning walking Kailua Beach (with my camera in hand, of coarse!).  I captured this sweet Golden happily prancing along at the water's edge.  I wish I was there now!

Pure Love

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

This painting signifies, for me, what loving and humble creatures dogs are.  Our furry friends are a perfect example of God's love towards us.

Pooped Pup

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

This is our sweet dog, Salty.  He fell asleep in the cockpit of our boat after a long day of playing on the beach.  Our boat is definitely his happy place!  He knows that adventures await every time we leave the dock.

Sweet Shepherd

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

When I was young I often accompanied my mom to her dog training classes.  My favorite dogs there were always the German Shepherds.  I still really love these dogs.  Just last week we had an unexpected visitor...our neighbor's shepherd, Gunner.  He had apparently gotten carried away sniffing for wild bunnies and ended up going on a bit of an adventure.  My dogs were so happy to have a new playmate for the morning!  Anyway, I couldn't stop smiling while painting this sweet pup, it had me thinking about our recent visitor.

As a side note...have you ever witnessed a young, playful German Shepherd drink out of a water bowl?  It is hilarious!  I think more water ended up outside the bowl than in his mouth!  Gunner gave a whole new meaning to slobbery drinker!

Sunset Reflections

 6x6
 acrylic on gessobord

I painted Sunset Reflections for this week's DPW Sunset Challenge.  I usually don't care for painting sunsets, but this one just flowed off my brush!  Enjoy!

Follow My Leader

6x6 acrylic on gessobord

I painted "Follow My Leader" for this week's DPW "Little Person" challenge.  I .wanted to capture the feeling of joy and devotion with this piece.  There is something so special about little girls and their dogs.  Our daughter, who is away at college, is missing her dogs terribly.  We are all excited for her to come home at Thanksgiving, but I know she's most looking forward to seeing her pups!

Nice to Meet You

6x8 acrylic on gessobord

Dogs are so much fun to watch.  They almost always first greet each other, nose to nose, then they get to the personal stuff...sniffing each other's butts.  Every day I wish I could understand what these wonderful creatures are thinking.  I captured these two greeting each other last May at Kailua Beach.  They proceeded to have a lovely time romping and splashing in the waves together.

Autumn Reflections

8x6 acrylic on gessobord

I painted this for this week's DPW Fall challenge.   I had planned on painting a doggy beach scene, but when I saw the photo Carol Marine posted for the challenge, I couldn't resist changing my plans!  Happy fall everyone!