#13- Hamlet, the Pug (2nd in a Series of 5)

#13 - Hamlet, the Pug- 6x6", Oil on MDF Panel (SOLD)

This is my foray back into the small paintings after an unscheduled and unexpected break.  Life can be unscheduled and unexpected at times.  But, I'm back at it with this painting.  This little guy is Hamlet, one of 5 (!) pugs I'm painting.  He has soulful eyes.   I am going to paint the backgrounds simply and use bright color.   I really enjoy painting these guys.

#11 Pug! (The First of FIVE!)

#11- Pug Face 1 - 6x6", Oil on MDF Panel- SOLD

I'm on a dog painting kick, I guess.  I'll share them here, but they are commissioned portraits, so are all pre-sold.  This is the first of a series of five.  Yes, five pugs.   They are all pretty cute, and I like painting wrinkles.  This is Finney.  He is very sweet, but looks worried.  It's probably due to his sister threatening to beat him up.  She so likes to do that.

It still counts as small daily paintings! 

I have made a deal with myself with these pieces, and part of the deal is a public declaration. I will paint 4 per week, or give myself the penalty of cleaning the basement and/or the attic for four hours if I fall short.  I fell short last time, and our freezer is defrosted and the basement got some attention, as well.  Needless to say, it can use a bit more attention, but I'm hoping that will come much later.  I plan to get cranking and keep these coming.  Cleaning basements is not fun.

After these, and possibly scattered between these pugs, I'm going to do a couple of faces, and maybe some water reflection pieces.  I have a lot of ideas!  I can't wait to get back to the easel.

#10 - Dawg

#10 - Shaggy Dog 1, 8x8, oil on Wood Panel

I've been painting, but these small pieces are tending to a heavy impasto, and take a while to dry, so I'm going to need a little time before posting.  But this one was just dry enough to scan, and I'm sharing it.

This dog was lying out in front of a pub in England, and my husband, Paul took his picture.  He is a sweet old thing.  I enjoyed painting this.


(This piece is 8x8 inches square and is priced at $75, including shipping.  For purchase arrangements, please email me.  )