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!

Willing To Stick My Neck Out For You

 

8x6

Acrylic on gesso panel

I absolutely love this guy's sleepy eyes and big grin!  I've always loved giraffes and when I saw the  photo (Unsplash royalty free photos) of this handsome dude, I knew I was destined to paint it!  When I look at his face, I can't help but smile.  Hopefully this makes you smile too!

Wish I Was There

 

6x8

Acrylic on Gessobord

I've been itching to paint this scene!  The colors are just so delicious!  This makes me think of our time cruising in Mexico.  Here's to future vacations!  Thanks to Morguefile for the reference photo.

Thanks For Bringing Me To The Beach

 

6x6

Acrylic on Gessobord

Whenever we take Salty to the beach he does a little thank you flyby as he zooms around on shore. I love the way dogs communicate with us!

I tried to capture that late afternoon sun in the fall feeling here. 

It's Always A Good Day At The Beach

 

6x6

Acrylic on Gessobord

This is another painting of Tug (the stud!). I was able to take quite a few photos of him in action.  One thing that really drew me to Tug, is that he reminded me of our Salty.  Salty is now 12 1/2 years old and is in great shape, but the high jumps and endless fetching are no longer possible.  I love watching athletic pups do their thing (and I think they like showing off too!).

The day we were at the beach it was fairly damp and dreary, but occasionally the sun peaked out.  The reflections on the wet sand when that bright light hits it draws me in.  This past December I treated myself with a fun new tube of paint;  Golden's iridescent pearl. This was a perfect opportunity to use it! It was hard to see in the photo I originally took so hopefully you can see it here:

New paint = lots of fun!!

Reach For The Sky

 

8x6

Acrylic on Gessobord

This past New Year's eve we spent the day at the coast (Seabrook).  I was fortunate to run into this energetic boy playing fetch with his family.  He was having an absolute blast! Thanks to this sweet family for letting me photograph their beloved "Tug" (the stud!).

Hummingbird

 

6x6

Acrylic on Gessobord

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This is the 3rd painting that I did for my client (Gus's and Sonny's owner).  Not only does she love dogs, but she also has a deep affection for hummingbirds (who doesn't, right?!).  Our oldest daughter also loves hummingbirds so I had to share with her what I had painted, now she wants a painting too!  I love the "springiness" of this piece.  (probably making a real mess of the english language here, but you get my drift ;)   I am completely fed up with winter and ready for spring!