Hiking Buddy

 

6x8

Acrylic on gesso board

This is the type of setting I dream of for every one of our shelter dogs. 

   

Water Doodle

 

8x8

Acrylic on 3/4 cradled board

I bought some 8x8 cradled hardboard that I forgot about until recently.  It was fun to paint a little bigger than my norm.  I love the sloppy, wetness of this one!  Thanks to Pixabay for the photo reference.

Twisted Heron

 

6x6 

Acrylic on Gessobord

This was a fun one to paint.  I finally had an opportunity to try out my Golden copper light iridescent paint!  These iridescent colors are like new toys to me!  When the light hits them, they really show off!

Thanks to Pixabay for the photo!

Seashore Golden

 

6x8

Acrylic on Gessobord

I love the warm highlights on this water lovin' golden.  It's been a bit since I've painted a beach splashing dog, so I decided it was due time.

Towser

 

6x6

Acrylic on Gessobord

This another commission painting I did for a customer.  This little sweet guy crossed the Rainbow Bridge recently.  I'm hoping this painting brings many happy memories to his owner.

Honey

 

6x6

Acrylic on Gessobord

This is a recent painting I did for a friend.  This sweet lab is now in Heaven making it a brighter place with that sweet smile of hers. RIP Honey.

Smooth Swimming

 

6x8

Acrylic on Gessobord

I've had a lot on my mind the past week and decided I needed to paint something soothing.   This was just what the doctor ordered.  I hope it bring you the peace that it brought me. 

Fiona and Patrick

 

14x11

Acrylic on Gessobord

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Aren't these two the most adorable pair?! This is a commission painting I just completed. These two pups, Fiona and Patrick, have the sweetest relationship. They are both rescues. Patrick was adopted first. His family found that he was quite depressed. That's when Fiona joined their family. She provides the comfort and support that Patrick needs, and they make an adorable pair!! I can't help but smile every time I look at this!

Dog Beach At Sunset

 

6x6

Acrylic on Gessobord

Last month I went through some photos that I've taken over the past 5 years.  I found this one and knew I was ready to paint it.  As I've grown in my artistic abilities, I am able to take on paintings that I once wasn't sure I could do.  This is one of those.  I love that warm sparkling light on the water.  Wish I was there now!

Emerald Anchorage

 

6x6

acrylic on gessobord

One of our favorite anchorages in the San Juan Islands is Reid Harbor on Stuart Island.  The water in the summer is the most brilliant emerald color and you are surrounded by walls of towering evergreens.  When the late afternoon sun hits the water it truly sparkles.  Hopefully you can feel that in this painting!