Krueger

Pugs have a face that only a mother could love, but millions adore them nonetheless.  It's the soulful eyes. My own daughter rescued one, and Duchy became the apple of her eye.  This little tyke, I call him "Freddy" looks to have quite the attitude kitted out with a dapper little bowtie. He was a challenge, but thanks to his other mom I was supplied with this pose which we instantly adopted. 

oil on board

9" x 12"

Sold 

Rex and Daisy Rose

Another commission piece framed and delivered.  This is a Christmas gift for a couple that look after my clients dog from time to time.  What a generous gift. I love the vibrant greens in the grass and may use this image on my next business card.  Not to mention that they are a couple of good looking dogs.

oil on board

9" x 12"

Sold

Checking On The Neighbours

It's been a very busy fall with commissions and this is the latest.  The client was very happy and is anxious to present it as a gift...love making more than one person happy.  Horses are a challenge, but fun to work on even though, and these three were no exception.  I loved the way the sunlight was hitting them.  

oil on board

18" x 14"

Sold  

Silver Bay Sunset

Amazing sunset on Silver Bay, Lake Manitoba.  During the day if the lake is a bit calm and it's sunny, the water shines like diamonds. It is a spectacular sight for sure, and then it ends like this.  With a few friends and a nice fire it doesn't get any better.

oil on board 

12"x 9"

NFS

Sadie and Layla

Just completed a commission of these two lovely girls.  Burmese have the most delicious colouring don't they?  Photo doesn't do the painting justice, but you get the idea.

oil on board

12" x 9"

Sold

Opal

Just finished varnishing and framing Opal to send to her new owner.  Fun commission to complete having to use a couple of different reference shots and imagining a background to compliment her beautiful looks and larger size.  I have been doing pups that have passed so it's great to get a chance paint them while they still walk among us.

oil on board

9" x 12"

Sold

Sophie

 

I feel privileged to be asked to capture an image of a loved companion and friend after they have left us.  In this case Sophie, a sparkly black poodle enjoying a sunny afternoon in her garden. This was a commission ordered by friends of the owners and I hope it brings them some happy memories. 

9" x 12"

oil on board

Sold

Buddy

 

This commission just completed was so much fun to do...what a handsome fella.  Only had one reference photo for this piece, but fortunately that was enough.  It's best to have a few taken preferably outside.  Once I decide, the photo is cropped, but I also like to do a quick pencil sketch to get a feel and approval to proceed.

oil on board

9" x 12"

Sold

Say What?

 

I snapped a pic a few years ago inside the Statue of Liberty ferry and after cropping, was immediately drawn to the cool lighting on this lady's face.  She was a hidden gem inside a larger photo. You hate taking sneaky pics without permission...okay she was the intention all along...busted!  Would happily gift it to her should she see it.

oil on board

10" x 8"

$350 framed

Bailey

Now that I'm off and running doing commission portraits, (and having a blast), this is one that just got picked up.  Done in oil on a  9"x12" board,  I'm charging $395 plus shipping...framed as shown.  Makes a great gift and ready in time for Christmas.  I work from photos and do a quick sketch or crop for approval before starting.  Also doing people and other critters.

My iphone13 is terrible at producing accurate photos of paintings...ugh!  The ai tries to make a painting look more like a painting, and that is kind of funny in a way, but very frustrating.  The subtleties/brush strokes are magnified, colours off, any tips would be appreciated.  The framed piece looks a lot better in real life.