"Pequito #2"

This is a new version of Pequito. I did not think the bedroom was quite in line with the pup on the first version. Sorry Vincent but i had to take some liberties with your beautiful work and jam up the colours a wee bit. I'm feeling much better about it now as there is a unity that was lacking in version 1.

Oh, but acrylic is just so much fun.

"Pequito #1"

Here is my first foray into the world of "acrylic". I have to admit it was a lot of fun and cannot wait to begin another. I like the fact you can correct things and move them around as you go. Not so with watercolour of course.  I loved the freedom it affords.

This little guy is a Christmas gift for his master. I need to put the finishing touches on him soon as the 25th is coming fast! 24" X 24"

"Beau"

This is Beau. A beautiful Labrador that sadly is no longer with us. I so enjoyed painting this one and hope to have captured the dogs very special personality. Watercolour on Arches 300lb. cold pressed paper.
24" X 24" .

"Pals"

These puppies belong to our vet. She has been so good to us with our own two, i thought it would be nice to do a painting for her. She gave me a black and white photo to work from and also a couple of others to get the colours. At first i was not sure how to deal with the little black guy as he was mostly in shadow and hard to see. This one and the previous one, "On High Alert" are going to her on Monday. Commissions are always a wee stressful as you never know if they will be well received. Watercolor on Arches cold pressed paper. 16" X 22".

"On Alert"

This beautiful fellow was a commission for a veterinarian. The pet was not well and sadly had to be put down. The vet wanted to do something nice for the owner and had me do this painting for her. I'm hoping it has the essence of the dog as i did not have a very good photo to work from. You can see the photo in my previous post. This is watercolor on Arches 300 lb. CP paper.