Sunday, March 22, 2009

Rocky


Here is another poor guy waiting to be adopted. His name is Rocky and he is a Husky mix. Handsome looking devil isn't he? 

 6" x 6" 

oil on masonite
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27 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 22, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    I've been sitting here studying the way you painted Rocky's eyes. *sigh* You're amazing Vern in so many ways!

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  2. Vern SchwarzMarch 22, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Sheila you are way too kind. Thanks so much. You and Carrie are taking the time to put this all together, and it is my pleasure to help out if I can.

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  3. Dana CooperMarch 22, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Vern, the eyes say it all and the rest is loose and painterly...great job on all the dogs!

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  4. L.HolmMarch 22, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    These are absolutely beautiful! So much heart and soul. Superb!

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  5. Tom PohlmanMarch 22, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    I like the cool background you employed for the husky- I love the painterly approach! Side note: Given your address and the time of year... do you follow hockey Mr. Schwarz??? :>)

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  6. Edward BurtonMarch 23, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    GREAT painting, Vern. You captured a wonderful expression.

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  7. Vern SchwarzMarch 23, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    Thanks Liz, these guys always seem to have a soulful look when they are at the shelter.

    Glad you like it Tom. Hockey is starting to heat up along with the weather. Who do you like?

    Thanks Ed, I was really pleased with this one.

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  8. Toonstalk world by DavidMarch 23, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    daredevilVern I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR ART WORK AND ENJOYED YOUR SAMPLES ON YOUR SPOT. Dodgie Dator from McGrath Diamonds says you are great as well. It realy is a challenge the way your group creates in only 1 week. Keep up the creativity and thanks for letting me see your work! - Dave Howell

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  9. r garriottMarch 23, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Vern, what a soulful, wonderful portrait. I can see why you made it your avatar.

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  10. Dodgie DatorMarch 23, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    cool artworks...I miss painting, I wonder how Vern fit all these paintings into his schedule! nice job Vern! David Howell also a big fan!

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  11. artbyakikoMarch 24, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Both Duke and Rocky are so beautiful! I really enjoy what you are doing. Hope these handsome dogs will find their forever homes very soon.

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  12. Vern SchwarzMarch 24, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    Thanks Dave, I really appreciate you visiting the blog and your kind comments.

    Thanks R. this is where I'm slowly headed with my painting...I think, and I want a reminder of all the shelter animals.

    Dodgie you are a wonderful photographer and designer. Thanks for visiting.

    Thanks Akiko, I love your term "forever homes". Well said.

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  13. Paula VillanovaMarch 24, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Your animal paintings are fabulous and so is the cause. I have the best intentions but I have yet to go to my local animal shelter...and we certainly have a few. It is a great way for each of us to make a difference. Nice job.

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  14. Debbie MillerMarch 24, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    these dogs are so gorgeous. well done.

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  15. Angela ElledgeMarch 24, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    These dog portraits are beautiful, so painterly and filled with emotion. Everything is just spot-on, color selection, loose brushstrokes in all the right places, love the orange peeking out from the cool blue background. I'm with Sheila, *sigh*.

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  16. Vern SchwarzMarch 24, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Thanks Paula, I did these portraits off the shelter's own site. I'm going down there at the of the week or when the paint is dry. I'll snap some of my own shots then.

    Thanks very much Debbie and Angela. Really appreciate your comments.

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  17. UnknownMarch 25, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    I love the expression you have captured in Rocky's eyes, Vern! The tilt of the ears give him such character... really beautiful!

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  18. Vern SchwarzMarch 25, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Thanks Joanne, good to hear from you.

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  19. Marilyn M. KingMarch 25, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Vern, you are so good at these doggie paintings!! You really caught their souls and sadness. Great work as always!

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  20. Vern SchwarzMarch 25, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Thanks Marilyn, hopefully these guys will get adopted.

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  21. Kelley Carey MacDonaldMarch 26, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Vern, you've really got something with these dog paintings - what a great thing to do! This dog, in particular, is so plush and appealing - you really nailed the expression.

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  22. Vern SchwarzMarch 27, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Thanks Kelley, appreciate it very much.

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  23. Gwen BellMarch 27, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    This is a really heartwarming portrait. I love his soulful eyes, the quick brush strokes and the red ground!

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  24. KAY LYBRANDMarch 27, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Veern,
    I have been away from the blog pages too long. All of these paintings are fantastic!!! What a great idea to donate paintings to the animal shelters. I think I will follow suit.

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  25. Vern SchwarzMarch 27, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Thanks Gwen, the orange/red ground is new for me and I really liked it here.

    Kay great to see you back, and I think you'll have fun with it. Thanks for your comments.

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  26. Jala PfaffApril 5, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Okay, Vern, I see that when you emailed me, you were being modest about your painting abilities... You rascal! This is AWESOME and I want to hug this dog right now.

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  27. Vern SchwarzApril 6, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Jala...Darn, that dog was me last week...ha!

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