Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Testing the waters

I got the photo for this painting from a high school classmate. This is her daughter and grandson. I very much like the story it's telling, as well as the late afternoon lighting.

Bogart

Meet Bogart. His owner brought him to my house for me to take pictures of so I could do a painting. I've never had such an easy photo session! This dog was completely focused on his owner the entire time. (Who happened to be holding a tennis ball!!) I've never seen such a level of loyalty and love that this dog had for his owner...and visa versa. I strived to portrayed that in Bogart's expression.

Gracie and Lambeau

Two beautiful labs who are best buddies. I met their owners at an art show in Geneva. They were visiting from Ohio, and on a whim, they decided to go to this art show and they saw me. They're very glad they did.