Iconic Dog Web Log

Cairo!

I am almost finished with this large (22″ x 28″) portrait of the very beautiful Cairo, of Shaded Moon Italian Greyhounds- just have to put in a few whiskers. I really enjoyed painting Cairo’s expressive ‘give me another treat’ tongue.

Since I think it’s fun to see the process as it goes along, you can see a couple of the shots of the early stages below:

Pixelina update

This painting is done I think. I can’t get a decent photo until the weather clears, and goodness knows when that will be. So am just posting it as is.

What, another one?!

Yes, it is yet another giant image of my wee Pixel. No, I don’t love her more than my other darlings, it is just that I have this really splendid photo. And there is a local dog boutique where I can hang it when it is done, and a big painting like this (it is 28″ x 22″) draws a lot of attention.

The painting has a long way to go- what you see thus far still needs a lot of work. But check back in a few days for an update.

That’s all, folks!

I finished this portrait of Simon the Italian Greyhound a few days ago. When I was working on it, the photo kept shouting at me to put a Warner Bros. Cartoon style circle treatment behind him, so that is just what I did. I’m pleased with how it came out. That’s a cat toy dangling from his mouth, by the way. Seems that stuffed mice are Simon’s favorite plaything.

Isn’t it a pittie?

Ok, terrible pun, I know, but worshiper of George Harrison that I am, I simply could not resist. This little Pit girl is named Dixie, and her owner hails from Scotland. The thistle background is a nod to his country of origin. Plus, I just love thistles!

Puggie Wuggles!

I really like painting pugs- those flat faces and big eyes are so decorative. They remind me of the bubble eyed gold fish I have always admired, another Asian creation. This guy was painted for the winner of a raffle to benefit Mid Atlantic Pug Rescue.

Happy New Year!

Time to set myself down here and post something. Yes, I have been busy painting, but since many of my recent commissions were holiday gifts, I didn’t feel at liberty to post them until after Christmas. So I have some catch-up to do. Here is one I did back in November of a dog named Gwen- imagine that! For this one, I was asked to create a background that had a fifties pop modern mood. Since the client liked certain paintings of mine, I combined a few of the elements he specified.

My Darling Slacker

Here is my darling Boo, the world’s most relaxed canine.

Oliver

Here is Oliver, dearly loved and missed.

Corgies!

I recently finished this painting of two cute corgies. The painting was done for the winner of a raffle to benefit Cattledog Dreams rescue, which works to rescue and place cattle dogs here in Northern California. You can visit them at their website: http://www.cattledogdreams.com/