"Murdoch," Pet Portrait

"Murdoch"

9" by 13"

Mixed Media

All Scruff

My friendship with Murdoch made the process of working on this piece more meaningful. For me Murdoch is all scruff. His unusual wiry mane of neck and back hair gets fuller as he gets older and emphasizes he isn't like other dogs, he is wilder, more independent, and just stubborn. With all that comes a lively spirit that bounds through the outdoors and hunts with vigor and less than precision. He is a small dog, but you wouldn't imagine him with a sweater on. But when he wears a sweater what is exposed of his mane just looks bolder stand up straighter. I pushed color and allowed the surface texture of the canvas to show through to give the whole piece a slightly rough and textured look befitting Murdoch's strong personality.

Next

Currently I am working on another pet portrait and I am near completion. I'm looking forward to more daily paintings next week. 

"Clarity," Daily Painting # 38

"Clarity," Available (click here)

6" by 6"

Oils on Panel

There are things I want to say about this painting, and things I will say soon about this painting. For now I will share the painting. Later I'll edit this post. I give my solemn word. ;)

"Lightly Perched," Daily Painting # 30

"Lightly Perched," Available (click here)
Oils on Panel
8" by 8"

Something pretty and peaceful was painted in the end! :) This will be a short post as it is coming in under the wire after a much awaited dinner out with my hubby at a new restaurant with scrumptious food!