Linda's Dogs

Here is a larger commission that I'm working on. This is starting out as an 11" x 14" oil sketch on Masonite, which is my preliminary work for the final painting which will be 18" x 24" on canvas. This really helps me decide values, colors, composition of the final painting. It also gives the client a good idea on what the finished piece will look like so there's no surprises on either end.

I'm really excited about this piece for several reasons. I love the warmth of the colors, the setting is just so beautiful, and who doesn't love these beautiful Basset Hounds?

Yes, I still do portraits!

I have clients that I have had the pleasure to work with for almost ten years now, painting their horses, kids, and dogs. It is work that can be demanding, but I really get a lot of satisfaction out of delivering a piece and having the recipient so happy they end up in tears. It also happens to be a refreshing change from painting and hoping someone will buy it. Here are some of the portraits I've recently finished, most of these are pastels.