Saturday, January 31, 2009

Lovely In Lilac




Miss Meggy

8 inch x 8 inch on Gallery wrapped Canvas

I am of the opinion that dogs really do have the personalities of their owners. Megan is my little sis's dog. Easy going, laid back, amiable even tempered an all round nice mutt. Still  gorgeous despite a few grey hairs. 

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Painting's for big kids



Games People Play

For my amusement only, British monopoly and crayons. Well aren't we all young at heart?

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Pearls No.2



 Simply Pearls 

Firstly thanks for the nice comments about my dog painting!

I painted these pearls last year awkward little monkeys as they are so small. My mother spotted them on my blog and angled for a second rendition for her birthday. These are painted on primed gesso board. An interesting surface, its like painting on a skating rink!. 

Happy Birthday Lillian

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Bob




Waiting for sheep

6 inch x 6 inch on gallery wrapped canvas

Bob is a rescue dog adorable but as mad as a hatter. His little oddities include sitting for hours staring at the water  in the bathroom toilet. 

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Art Noir




Hot & Spicey

8 inch x 8inch on gallery wrapped canvas

I just love Colmans's mustard its just so cheeky on the heat front!


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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Mug




Dog Mug Days

6 inch x 6 inch on gallery wrapped canvas

I love this old mug it came from Sainsbury's in the UK. It was actually a present for my hubby but somehow it has navigated it's self into my mug section. Usually accompanied by a morning complaint by the afore mentioned in the tone of " Hey where's my mug". Nothing better than a  bit of British  china  and a good cup of tea to get the day of to a good start!


Monday, January 5, 2009

Ben




Begging for Biscuits 

6 inch x 6 inch on gallery wrapped canvas

After my weekend tantrum with my sister's landscape I decided to paint a picture I came across whilst rooting in iphoto. Ben was a daily visitor at my friend Sandra's home.
The cutest and greyest little mutt I have ever seen. His eyes look blue because he has cataracts. Now, how could you not give a dog a bone?

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Balance No 2


   
Balance No 2

6 inch x 6 inch

Well this is a little in-depth study of  an earlier painting I have been working with some new glazing techniques and paint. If I am honest I cant see a lot of difference for all the extra effort.

I am working on a large landscape for my sis at the moment.  The colours are not my usual palette and all of them are transparent. Which means a glazed overlay technique. In the interest of politeness lets just say I'm a tad frustrated. I think it's the rare occasion that a piece is destined for the dustbin!

Must read my quotes from the Dali Larma I wonder if  he has something to say regarding painting tantrums..

Friday, January 2, 2009

Fun Size



Fun Size

12 inch x 12 inch Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas


Happy New year to all. I thought I would start the year with a nice bag of sweets. Fun size only as I'm on a diet. To many slices of Marie Callenders pie and glasses of Bailey's over the Yule tide period have left me feeling a tad rotund round the waist line. So what will 2009 bring.... Oh bliss o Joy.