Animal Shop 101

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My latest painting, this one of Gibson the Aussie, is an 11″ x 15″ done in acrylics on Strathmore board, matted to 16″ x 20″. 

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Everyones a critic, including me. As I sat at a clients home with their tabby cat on my lap, I studied a mural painted on and above the fireplace. The Trompe-l’il scene depicted a tiled veranda…

I’ve been doing some experimenting with my art. This portrait is 10″ x 20″ on canvas, painted in acrylics. To add a touch of bling, I added a little bit of glitter to their eyes, and the client loved…

I am thrilled to announce that my latest book has been released and is now available on Amazon.com. Soon, it will also be in Petsmart stores. It is one of a new series of breed books. The first…

Tanner, a Great PyreneesI have just completed a new pet portrait of Tanner, a Great Pyrenees. His owner, Patti, is a veterinarian in Montana, and I have done five portraits for her over the years. It…

Bonnie, above, and LilyMost people have trouble telling two purebred sable shelties apart.  My two, Bonnie and Lily, are usually greeted with Hello Bonnie or Lily or whichever one you…

I had such a cute sheltie staying with me this past week. I pulled out the paints and did a quick painting of him. This is Rolex, and he belongs to my friend Patty. It is 8 x 8 and done in acrylic…

Bonnie
Bonnie and Lily are both closing in on 14 years old. I have had them since they were six, rescued from a Texas puppy mill. Both had just weaned a litter, and were thin and frightened. Today…

I have been trying to explain a “zipper” to fellow dog writer Susan Conant, who writes great mystery novels featuring her Malamutes. She asked for some advice on Labrador retrievers and what makes…