Painting Process

Here is a look at how this chocolate lab was created.

It really doesn't start out exciting.

This canvas board was small enough that I only did a grid for the center.

Even at this point, some may be wondering what is going to happen.

When will it look like a dog?

Sometimes even I do wonder too.

Usually, if it isn't going to work out (and sometimes it happens),

it's at this point. Keep going or start over?

This type of dog works great with this type of paint stroke.

"Chocolate Lab" (#22-43)

12" x 12"

(30.4 cm x 30.4 cm)

Oil on Canvas Board

Currently is being displayed at

Ruffin's Pet and Nutrition Centre

170 Hartzel Rd., St. Catharines, Ontario

Ruffin's has a super friendly staff!

I have been going there for years and they are amazing!

If you are nearby, drop in!

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Audiobooks and Art

I know many artists like to listen to music while they paint but I like to listen to audiobooks. I borrow from the library and its usually great but today I was three quarters through when it expired on me (my fault). When I went back in to borrow it, I had to place a hold. So I'll have to wait a week to find out what happened. Blue Hydrangea 096 oil on canvas board 8" by 8" Click to Buy Whenever I look at a painting I can always remember what book I was listening to. In some ways I self title them that way. This one will always be split into two but I got it finished anyway. Not to advertise but I realize if I don't say it's a cliff hanger - Sara Gruen - At the Water's Edge (interrupted- don't tell me how it ends) Sara Gruen - Water For Elephants

Painted Daisies

Last Monday I started this painting (I finished it Friday) I had intended to do a serious still life with dark shadows and depth but the daisies were too happy. It became another painting about colour. I guess I've been in a good mood because they've all turned out like it this week. Perhaps, not a bad thing. Painted Daisies 8" by 8" oil on canvas board Click to Buy I think I should have called it "The Shy Lemon".

Hydrangeas

It's that time of year! Hydrangeas have bloomed. Sunflowers have bloomed. If you want them all year round, here's the best way to keep them! All are still available!

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