Zoe

Zoe is one of my latest commissions. She is a 5x5 acrylic on canvas.

Housekeeping

This is from a series of photos I asked my friend Sylvie to pose for. She is a wonderful artist and has such a kind spirit, so I took advantage. You may have seen another garden painting on an earlier post. SOLD

Rudy

This is Rudy. He is a regular at Dog Bone Alley in Alameda, CA. Periodically I donate a custom, 5x5, pet portrait when they have events. I also sell small cat and dog paintings there. I usually spend my profits on Moe whenever I stop by the shop. If you are in the area, it is located on Park St. and the staff are super friendly.

Three Kisses

 I submitted this 6x6 acrylic to the DPW challenge today after taking a break from working on a commission that has been quite the  real challenge for me. The other day, I attended a work meeting where they passed out candy and had these heart design napkins. I played around with my smart phone and took pictures of different set ups. I was paying attention to the speaker, honest! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!  SOLD

Clocks

I recently visited with my folks in Hawaii. I did these clocks while I was there. (Maybe that is why I never got to the beach?) The 6x6 acrylics are on cradled wood panels. My Dad will deliver them to his fellow orchid club member next meeting. Mahalo Dad! SOLD

Pink Bike

Yesterday I was very challenged by a larger painting I have been working on. It has a lot of greenery which can be difficult for me. Anyway, when I didn't want to look at it anymore, I did this 6x6 oil from the Daily Paintworks Challenge. It did help me to shift gears and get "unstuck". SOLD

Oscar

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I just finished this 5x5 acrylic on canvas for the SPCA auction held a couple of months ago. It was a fun one to do. Oscar's photo was supplied by his parents.The photo of the painting was done with my new photo shoot kit (Shutter Starz). I am still learning how to take better photos of my work. After spending an hour and a half playing with lighting and settings on my camera, this was my result. I would say the tripod and the timer are my best friends!