Contrast

Another hand study using mainly Torrit Grey and White. Painting hands, especially babies hands is a bit "out of the box" for me, but I find doing it very stimulating...Just another way for me to grow as an artist...

"Contrast" - 6x6 oil on masonite

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Kitten in Hand

Continuing with the hand format. Here is a little blue point siamese kitten.

"Innocence" - 6x6 Oil on Masonite
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DSFDF - boat

Here is my first attempt at the Different Strokes Challenge - My hubby doesn't like it - he feels like I need the person in the painting - I kind of like the serenity of the empty boat...

"Mystery" - 6x12 Oil on Masonite

Hands

Here is another quick value study using Gamblin's Torrit Grey, white and a touch of black. To read about Torrit Grey click Here

"Hold on Tight"- 6x6 Oil on Masonite

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Value Study

"Value of Safety" - 6x6 oil on Masonite

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The other day I got a free trial tube of Gamblin Torrit Grey. A very interesting and fun to work with color. Here is a value study using torrit grey, white and a touch of black.

Box and Jack in a Box

The hamster came out kind of "mad" looking - has that evil look in his eyes. I am thinking of having a third one with the box knocked over and the little hammy coming out.

"Jack" - 6x6 oil on masonite

Dressage Horse

Here is another dressage mount from the Raleigh Dressage Horse Show.

"Job Well Done" - 6x6 Oil on Masonite

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Chihuahuas

"In Safe Hands" - 6x6 Oil On Masonite

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"Chi Pup" - 6x6 Oil on Masonite

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I have been a bit slow to post things - Here are couple of small ones that I finished over the last couple of days. Reference photos for both of these were taken from wetcanvas dog breed project thread (Link).

In Memory - Friends

the latest version - Almost there...Must still work on a few things, like his front paw...

I am still tweaking this one...I was going to get this one ready in time to send it to my father for father's day, but life got in a way and I am still not done with it. - Both boys have long since crossed over the Rainbow Bridge...

"Friends" -8x10 oil on masonite

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Safe Haven for Cats is EXPANDING...

More Space Means More Services

SHFC just passed another milestone - adopting 4,000 cats and kittens! In 2008, 415 cats found families. This new space could help add another 500 successful adoptions per year.

Most importantly, the SAFE Care Clinic will be utilizing the current space (further down on Garvey Drive) with their expansion.

This will include building another surgery suite, hiring a second veterinarian and shooting for at least 3,500 sterilizations a year.

Since the SAFE Care Clinic opened, almost 8,000 cats and kittens have been sterilized. Together, using a very conservative estimate, over 70,000 lives have been saved.

Click here for more info: Safe Haven for Cats

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Another Frenchie

Here is a sad little face! Checkout the French Bulldog Rescue for information on these cool little dogs.

"Trouble" - 5x7 Oil on Masonite

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How's this for a cutie...

I am contemplating a larger painting for a donation to Frenchie Rescue and wanted to play with the layout and color - I think something like the little man below would look spiffy on a slightly larger scale. I called him Sweets, because he looks sweet enough to eat...Yummy...

"Sweets" - 5x7 oil on masonite

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Brody

This is a commissioned portrait of Brody, a Chihuahua with the most expressive face. It was a total pleasure working on this little man.

"Brody" 12x12 Oil on Masonite

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Cracked Eggs

Here are couple of small egg paintings ....I have been experimenting and having fun with different size masonite boards..

"Almost Done" - 3.5-5 Oil on Masonite

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"Sunny Side Up" - 4x4 oil on masonite

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Nighttime Zen

I was feeling particularly stressed last night and when I found a photo of Buddha (from a previous Different Strokes challenge) - I knew that I had to paint it...The painting started with two flower vases, but I felt like it became too cluttered (almost like my life at the moment!), so I wiped of the half and left it feeling very simplistic...

"Nightime Zen" - 6x6 Oil on Masonite

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Floral Study

We must have about 12 different varieties of Lavender in our garden. Early this spring, we noticed that our youngest kitty enjoys lounging on Lavender- and now we have a whole section in our garden devoted to this plant - all thanks to the little Pugsley...

"Lavender" - 6x6 Oil on Masonite

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DSFDF - Veggie Plate

"Grillin' Time" - 6x12 Oil on Masonite

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Here is my interpretation of the veggie photograph posted by Karin on her Different Strokes From Different Folks Blog. I had a blast working on the veggies and will try another plate, but this time with some of the corn kernels showing -

Whippy at APS

Meet Whippy - a 2 yr old hound mix. This lovely girl is looking for her forever home through the Animal Protection Society in NC.

"Whippy" - 6x12 Oil on Masonite

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Attired for Dressage

The photo reference for this one was taken couple of weeks ago at a Dressage competition in Raleigh NC. I don't have any detail on this perfectly turned out rider/horse combination - The horse number must have been on the other side.

"On Deck" - 6x12 Oil on Masonite

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Different Strokes Challenge - Pennsylvania

This is my painting for the Different Strokes for Different Folks challenge. Again - I tried painting on a red gessoed board - I love how Karin's paintings come out on the red background - For me the red background is pure hell - My eyes never really adjust to the brightness of the red gessoe.

"Farm" - 5x7 Oil on Masonite

Bully

I am continuing with the elongated format...It's fun to experiment with the layouts on these 6x12 panels. Last weekend I was helping out at horse show and was able to take a few nice photographs. Couple of these will allow for some interesting cropping...

"Bully" - 6x12 Oil on Masonite

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