Dad

"Dad" - 8x10 Oil on Canvas Panel (NFS)
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The other day I found a small photo of my father and thought that it would make for a nice little portrait. Can't wait to find a great frame for this one.

Different Strokes Challenge

"Red Locks" - 8x8 Oil on Masonite

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I painted this piece as a part of Karin Jurick's end of the year challenge for her "Different Strokes From Different Folks" blog. A total of 130 artists swapped photos and all resulting paintings will be posted on the blog. I don't know who this beautiful woman is, but I know that I would kill for her gorgeous red locks... I have serious hair envy!

I just found out that this unbelievably fabulous hair belongs to Gretchen Matta from Mesa AZ. Her work is absolutely incredible. Click here to visit her Blog.

Beau

"Beauregard"- 12x16 Oil on Ampersand Board

NFS

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This is a portrait of one of the boys, Beau, owned by a SafeHavenforCats supporter. I am also working on a another portrait of both of her boys together.

Winkin

"Winkin" - 12x14 Oil on Masonite

NFS

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This portrait is a christmas present for a friend who raised him as an orphan.

Silhouette

"Silhoutte" - 5x7 Oil on Masonite
Available

Froggy

"Froggy" - 6x6 Oil on Masonite (nfs)

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I am working on a few small pieces - this one is a gift for a family member.

Chubby Cheeks

"Logan" - 9x12 Soft Pastel on Wallis (NFS)

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This is a portrait of my nephew. What a cutie!- It will make for a nice Christmas present for my brother and his wife.

Pointe

"Pointe" - 6x6 Oil on Masonite

Sold - 100% of proceeds donated to SafeHavenfor Cats

Who am I?

" Who am I? " - 6x6 Oil on Masonite (nfs)

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This is my entry to the Different Strokes from Different Folks challenge hosted by Karin Jurick. This painting is a good representation of my own identity struggle. Who am I?.... Am I feminine, graceful and with a flair for the arts? Or---Am I an engineer, tomboy and as my husband lovingly puts it "more manly than him"? .....

Confucius

"Confucius" - 6x6 Oil on Masonite
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Sold
20% of proceeds will go to Siamese Rescue Center

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This older gentleman is looking for a forever home through the Siamese Rescue Center in Virginia.

Girl Bee

"Girl Bee" - 9x12 Oil on Masonite

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This was a commission for a Siamese Rescue Volunteer, in Memory of her Girl Bee.

Frank

"Frank" - 8x10 Oil on Masonite

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20% of proceeds will go to Siamese Rescue Center

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This little Flame point Siamese boy is available for adoption through the Siamese Rescue Center in Virginia.

Daisy

"Daisy Cohen" - 8x16 Oil on Masonite (nfs)

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This piece was a commission for a good supporter of the SafeHavenforCat's organization.

Serenity

This is my entry for the Different Strokes from Different Folks weekly blog by Karin Jurick. Once again this week's challenge was a blast to work on. This is only the second time that I used a masonite board that was primed with black gesso, and I must admit that I can't imagine having to paint on a white surface ever again. The black really brings out the colors!

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"Serenity" - 8x8 Oil on Masonite

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