Blue Eyes

And this one, with beautiful blue eyes. Technique is somewhat different when doing a cat with long hair. I think I'll treat myself to more colored pencils for Christmas!

And Marmalade again

And here is the colored pencil version. We call her "Tub". She's a real wide-body but sweet.

And then there's Marmalade

And one more. Marmalade. We call her Tub. And this is so on the mark. Perpetually annoyed.

Can I Brag?

My son has taken off for freshman year in college, majoring in photography. I try to paint them, but he sure can photograph them. This is our family pet (one of 8) Mattie, a chocolate standard poodle. Just wanted to show off his work.

A short absence

Goodness, I have been remiss in posting. All is not lost! Just a busy time of year lately. Mostly getting the son launched off to college for his freshman year. So lots of time shopping, organizing, soaking up what time was left. And then packing, hauling, playing decorator, and all.

Thanks for checking in!

Lady in White

Another 'feline portrait' on drafting film.

Cooper

Cooper - cocker spaniel best bud belonging to a friend and master art framer. Pastel on Wallis.

All Tuned Up

All finished! This was a delightful challenge with all the old patina. It was presented a the big birthday party bash, as a surprise commissioned gift.

More tuning

Here is the next stage in the guitar. Actually I have finished it, but have not downloaded the photo from the camera.

Here's a close-up.

Favorite Tunes

Back into some serious realism. Feels good. Special commission as a surprise for a professional musician... his favorite old guitar. And I mean this thing is worn and used. I bet it has a great history, as I know this man has played all over the world. Stay 'tuned' for more...

Tribal

And one more... 12" x 12" with one-inch squares. Fabric on canvas.

Blue Maze

Here is one more, newly completed. It's 38 x 38" with about 381 squares of fabric. Again, much of the fun is planning the interlocking sqaures and symmetry. By the way, these are on canvas...

The Garden

I am thinking fabric again... this is an old one but I am getting my head back into the process. It's like designing and painting with patterns on cloth. I can't begin to tell you how many fabric samples are in this - I do know there are about 400 2-inch squares. The fun was in the planning, working with value, and getting cascades of flowers breaking out of the grids.

Colt Peacemaker

9 x 12" Colt Peacemaker in Pastel. Did this because I just love the metal and because my husband produces shooting sports television. This is a nickel-plated special order pair at about $5,000. Holster with sterling silver conchos.

Such a Pretty Girl

9 x 12 pastel, but cropped in a bit. Looser. Too much in between. Not tight, like really tight; and not loose.

Pint Size

Just a baby... and a cutie to boot. 8.5" x 11" in colored pencil on drafting film, once again. I just cannot resist doing cat eyes.

Cat in the Sun

Time to loosen it up a bit with pastels. 9"x12" and much looser than recent paintings. This is "Mom Cat" under the dining room table.