Spud

Here is Spud- a beautiful Black Lab.  I've been painting a lot of black dogs lately, which has been a fun learning experience for me.  For Spud I used a lot of color, and kept areas white to help create a light direction.  I really like the background I gave him, I think it makes the whole painting glow a little.  Right now I don't have any other commissions- so I'm going to be working on some for fun paintings to try and get originals for my show in May.  If you have any great pet pictures (I would love some up close horse pictures) and want to see them turned into a painting- send them my way!  I'd love to see them!

Spud, 22x30

Bella (the puppy) + Show Announcement

Reference Photo

Bella, 8x10 on 10x12 paper

Framed

Here is Bella!  Now I have two! (I named my recent cat portrait Bella, too.)  I loved painting this beautiful puppy- such a sweet puppy look on her face, and I was able to use some really pretty warm and cool colors.  Scott says he may even like this one more than Nickles the Pug! 

Next up is Spud, the Black Lab!

Also, I was invited to participate in CeleBARK Your Dog Day here in Rochester!  It is on May 11th from 11am to 2pm on the lawn outside the Eagles Club (917 15th AVE SE).  If you are in the area, come check out my booth!  I'll have prints, originals, and cards for sale.  I'll also be able to talk about the commission process with anyone who is interested.  And I'll have some fun freebees too :) 

Thanks for checking out my blog everyone!