Kentucky Crafted

I will be representing Tamarack as one of the exhibitors at the Kentucky Crafted 2009, Trade Dates Feb 19-20, Public Dates Feb 21-22. If you are in the area or know someone that lives in the area, please invite them out to see us.

Little Pumpkins

A previous client of mine contacted me about a new commission. It seems that she had drawn her fathers name for Christmas and did not have a clue what to give a man that has everything he wants. Her solution, a painting of her daughter and nephew together for Grandpa.

"Little Pumpkins" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper, commission

Harley

I received a call from Mr. Pettis a week a before Christmas asking about a commission for his wife. Meet Harley. It's hard to express the feeling that comes over me when I am asked to paint someones pet that has passed away. I do the best to capture the spirit that the owner must have seen in their pet during it's life. I know that Harley was precious and loved. That is the best we can do for our little four legged friends is love them while we have them.

"Harley" 11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper, commission

Rita

Please meet Rita of Charleston. This was a Christmas commission for Mr. and Mrs. Halverson.

"Rita" 11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper. commission

Harley

Harley was a commission that I received during the weekend of demoing at Tamarack. This cat had the most beautiful color greenish blue eyes.

"Harley" 11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper, commission

It Was An Accident

This was another demo completed during the Tamarack weekend. I had lots of folks come by and tell me that was their puppy. Haven't we all had one of those accidents. You just can't help but laugh to yourself when you see the pitiful look of "I'm Sorry".

"It Was An Accident" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper. $200

Maggie

Meet Maggie! Maggie is owned by Karen and Jay Lilly. A beautiful Jack Russell, Jay tells me she is a sweet girl.

Karen is the director of the fine art gallery at Tamarack.

"Maggie" 11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper, commission

A Bad Hair Day

It has been a very busy season kicked off with a 3 day demonstration at Tamarack in Beckley. The painting "A Bad Hair Day" was a fun painting. This dog has a lot of character and looks a lot like my Phoebe. I bet there are more of the same out there. Enjoy your pets cause they love you

"A Bad Hair Day" 11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper, $135