Hazel

Every so often, I do a painting that I think is special. This painting of Hazel, a Bengal cat, is one of those. I try and figure out what makes it special and how I did it ... it's a mystery to me. But that magic moment when it all comes together is fabulous!

I've been pretty busy with my custom work. I haven't posted all of them. Some people have asked me not to, they worry the recipient might see it and spoil the Christmas surprise.

8x6 oil on Raymar canvas panel

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Zoe

Zoe is Wash's sister. Her owner says, "She is our little girl - she is a lot smaller than her brother - but her personality is so big!  Wherever there is something going on in the house, she is there.  If you open a cabinet, or a closet, chances are she'll be inside of it before you can blink."

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Wash, custom pet portrait

Wash's person says, "Wash is such a sweetie, and is also our most independent cat.  He might be just as content to "hang out" with us from across the room while everyone else is on the couch, but when he wants love and pets, he will come at me with 100% intent to get them.  He has never met a string he didn't want you to pick up and play with him as he runs after it in circles - endlessly!"

Wash is part-tabby, part-Abyssinian. I've always found tabby cats a challenge, but I've done a few of the lately and I think I'm starting to get the hang of it.

6x6 oil on Raymar canvas panel

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Cooper

Cooper is a yellow lab, if you couldn't tell. His portrait will be a Christmas present for the buyer's husband.

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11x14 oil on panel

"Braided" by Linda Snider Ward

Braided is a portrait of my mare Roxie, a black & white Tennessee Walking Horse. She makes a great painting subject. This little 8" x 10" oil painting on gallery-wrapped canvas was sold to someone who'll give it to their horse-loving grandchild as a gift, so the painting found a wonderful home. Speaking of home, we're in the midst of moving--Roxie's already been moved to her new stables & we'll be following her at the end of this week. My husband & I had to both agree--no art, until this move is done! Can't wait until we get the studio set up, and I can start painting again. You can see more of my work at my blog

Sophie

A friend asked me to paint this for his wife, who is grieving the loss of her sweet dog, Sophie.

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Murphy and Tabby

Finally back in the studio and painting. This is one of my custom paintings.

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Mayleen, Sold

This is Mayleen, a Siamese mix, 28 toes Hemingway cat. She's lovable but... very mischievous, likes to get into things she's not supposed to !!!!!! That innocent look on her face doesn't fool us at all.

6x6 oil on Raymar canvas panel