Freddy

I have always tried to challenge myself when I paint, but my efforts pale compared to the challenges others give me. This painting of Freddy, a Bernese Mountain Dog,  in the snow is the latest. It wasn't so much the dog part, it was the snow part. After much thought, I decided to paint the dog and background, then add the snow on the dog. I think it was the way to go.


8x10 oil on Raymar canvas panel
You can see more custom pet portraits in the Pet Portrait Gallery of my website, or purchase a Custom Portrait of your pet from my Etsy shop.

Cat Pile by Linda Snider Ward

Playing today with ink pen and watercolor. This is a small, 5" x 5", painting of three kitties at the River Cities Cat Shelter. They needed homes & I wish I could have taken them all home.

Millie

This is Millie. She is a rat terrier who was 16 years old when she passed away last February. She was a great dog with a wonderful personality. She was adopted when she was 3 and was a loyal companion.


6x6 oil on Raymar canvas panel
You can see more custom pet portraits in the Pet Portrait Gallery of my website, or purchase a Custom Portrait of your pet from my Etsy shop.

Harvey

"Harvey is a black lab.  He is almost two but still acts like an eight week old puppy.  He is loyal, playful, clumsy, and loving.  In the rare event that Harvey is able to beat his brother in fetch and gets to the ball first, his idea of a fun time is playing keep away from Tucker--which thoroughly annoys Tucker, who thinks of fetch as a job, not a game.  Harvey is also a slob.  He constantly tracks mud into the house from his paws and leaves slobber on clothes and couches.  Even though he has been trouble since the day we brought him home, his apologetic eyes and loving attitude always make you smile, even when he's eaten your favorite shoe!"


10x8 oil on Raymar canvas panel
You can see more custom pet portraits in the Pet Portrait Gallery of my website, or purchase a Custom Portrait of your pet from my Etsy shop.

Almost Saintly by Linda Snider Ward

Almost Saintly, a Prismacolor drawing, along with three other pieces (two watercolors & an oil) was accepted into the National Art Show at the Dog Show! You can view my other artwork on my website

Tucker

"Tucker is a chocolate lab.  He is always clean, neat, and responsible.  He is super intelligent, intense about playing fetch, and very competitive with his younger brother.  He walks up to bed on his own every evening around 9 p.m.  When he's done with you, he's done.  We have a baby girl, though, who he has a soft spot for.  It's not uncommon for him to make it to her room first when she wakes up crying from a nap." 


10x8 oil on Raymar canvas panel
You can see more custom pet portraits in the Pet Portrait Gallery of my website, or purchase a Custom Portrait of your pet from my Etsy shop.


Did you know I have a Facebook Fan Page?


Well, I do, and you can see it here. If you already use Facebook, won't you please join me there? (I'd love it if you "Liked" me.)


Every month I give away a print. This month, for your Valentine, I'm giving away a print of "Red Rose". You can find the giveaway in the left hand menu of our Facebook Page. Just click on the cute little present to enter.


See you there!