Recent Pet Portraits

you can see the other pets I've painted

if you click here.

Pet Portraits

It's that time of year when commissions are coming in

and very welcomed for pet portraits.

Here's a few I'm working on.

Cat Portraits

I finished the cat portraits of Scout and Finn
with Ellie May's constant guidance.
She is so calming, such a dear!

While gathering my cat and dog prints for something special
I looked over at one of our beloved Polly (miss her so much)
and I noticed that the lace curtains had created a beautiful pattern on
the picture which blended in with the lace in the painting.

Pet Portraits

Today I will be working on the backgrounds
of some pet portraits that are commissions
for the holidays.
Looks nice enough outside to be able to work
on the porch.

A Rose in October and Commissions

D picked this delicate Heritage rose from our garden
today and brought it into the studio so
Ellie May and I could enjoy the lovely scent.
Such a treat to have roses blooming in October in Maine.

This time of year I'm happy to be working on
commissions of pets, children and
houses and other things or places that someone
may like to remember with art.
Some of these commissions are to be gifts so
I will have to keep those a secret!
Ellie May is supervising it all and
is very good at keeping a secret but she
thinks it will be fine to show a hint of
the very light rough sketches without giving anything
away.

If you or anyone you know may be interested in
a special gift, I welcome commissions.
You can find more info by clicking here in my website.
Don't hesitate to be in touch with any questions
you may have.
Many thanks....

Posing with Portraits

I've been inspired to work on the portraits of
Brody and Polly that I started when I was in
Connecticut in January.
They kindly posed with their portraits this
morning.

(I'm also working on finishing up some
commissions of dogs and a cat that are
in various stages.)

I love drawing and painting
so many things, and since I've been
home I'm so overwhelmed with all that is around
me. Besides my cats, the birds and squirrels, the snow
and sea are so inspiring.
My camera has enabled me to capture the moments
and now it's time to become absorbed in the
drawing and painting of them.
Winter is a good time for reflection.