I strayed from the path...

I have strayed from the path of furry creatures and wandered into the world of plants. It was a nice variation on reality.

Late summer garden, 12x12 inches, pastel on paper

Beauty after destruction, 12x16 inches, pastel on paper.

Water lilies at sunset, pastel on paper.

Do I look like Maggie Smith?

Do I look like Maggie Smith? 14x16 inches, Colored pencil on paper.

Big eared shepherd,9.5x11.5 inches, soft pastel on paper.

Abstract lab, 14x16 inches, acrylic on board.
 

You've stolen my heart, 12x12 inches, pastel on paper. 

First day of Autumn, it's raining cats and dogs.

Some days you just need a purple dog and blue cat,9x12 inches, pastel on paper.

Do you like my ears? 9x12 inches, soft pastel on paper.

I'm a Calico of a different kind, 14x15 inches, acrylic on wood panel.

I miss my momma, 9x12 inches, pastel on paper.

Abstracts Cats

Abstract cats. Cats by nature are abstract here are two of my cats in soft pastel.

Calico of a different nature, 6x6 inches, soft pastel on sanded paper.

Cat from the Green Room, 4x6 inches, soft pastel on sanded paper

Ernest begging for my dinner, 9.5x11.5 inches, soft pastel on paper

Purple dog and blue cat, 12x14 inches, pastel on paper

Montage of whimsical portraits
Far left: Ludlow and his big stick, 14x16 inches, acrylic on board
Upper center: Wacky dog, 14x16, soft pastel on sanded paper
Lower center: Old man pug, 6x6 inches, acrylic on board
Far right: Happy bee, 4x5 inches, acrylic on gesso on paper

Dog Paintings in Acrylic on Boards

In the garden, 14x16 inches, acrylic paint on cradled board.

I love you to the moon and back, 14x16 inches, acrylic on board.

How I work and what it costs

How does this work?

Whimsical Pet Portraits are created from buyer’s photos and descriptions of the pet’s personality. We  discuss styles and media such as acrylic paint, soft pastel and mixed media paintings.

Fee schedule

6x6 inches                             $50

6x8 inches                             $50

8x10, 9.5x11.5 inches          $100

12x12 inches                         $150

14x16 inches                         $250

Shipping

All artwork is insured for full value.

Acrylic paintings will be shipped securely wrapped and in cardboard for secure shipping,

Pastel paintings will be placed between two pieces of protective foam core with the face of the painting protected with glassine paper that will protect against smudges.

At buyers request pastel paintings can be over sprayed with a non-toxic fixative.

Please contact me with your questions.

About me, I hate writing this stuff...

 About me

I love cats and dogs, birds and bees, creatures large and small and these I love to paint. I also love working for the betterment of dogs by volunteering with Miniature Australian Rescue and Support (MARS)  http://www.miniaussierescue.org working with dogs at Work ‘n Pawz, as a day care and training assistant.

My home blessed with three special furry friends, Ernest our young mini Aussie, Rebob our white tabby for whom we are staff and our recent adoption, Rusty a most charming, older gentleman, mini Aussie who was a rescue from MARS. 

I am also an avid gardener that provides a fun place for Ernest and Rusty to explore and play.  Rebob is a house cat that occasionally escapes into the garden. The great thing about mini Aussies is they are only too happy to herd the cat back into the house.

I work in my home studio that has a view into the garden where the pups are often playing. Alternately, both dogs and the cat snooze near me while I work.

Ernest would tell you I am pretty good at playing catch, grooming and feeding him. Rebob might say (Who can really know what a cat might say?) I'm attentive to his need for regular food and water and provide a fine head of hair on which he sleeps. Rusty might be inclined to tell you  he likes how I take him on frequent walks, feed him on his regular schedule and care for all his elderly needs. I hope they would tell you I love each one with unconditional love. Oh, and that they love their portraits I have painted.