"Dolly"

I recently received a request from a client in NC that I had done a painting for last year. Her Aunt and Uncle's dog had become suddenly very ill and had to be put to sleep. The picture that she sent was one of their favorites of Dolly. I hope they like the painting.

Cats from the Kentucky Crafted

"Mezmerizing" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper $350. Prints and cards available.



"Here Kitty, Here Kitty" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper $300. Prints and cards available.



"Glamour Puss" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper. $275. Prints and cards available.


"Puddin Puss "16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper. $300. Prints and cards available.

My Precious Dali-Den

I was recently at the Kentucky Crafted Arts and Craft Show. While there I spent 4 days demoing to the consumers and vendors that passed through the show. I was quite productive and you will see all the painting from the show. But I must say the one that was the hardest for me to paint was Dali-Den. Dali had been my precious little dog for almost 11 years. In February I had to have Dali put to sleep after a long battle with kidney failure. During the last 5 months she was so patient with me as I had to give her IV fluids nightly to help flush her system. Dali was by far the dog with the personality that most favored a human. Dali loved her toys and loved her masters. At night my husband would get up and ask her if she was ready for bed. She would pick up one of her toys and head for the bedroom. I miss her terribly.

"Halter What?"

"Halter What?" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper.

I was looking for a horse with an attitude and I think I found him. This one looked as though he was ready to run for the hills. Another good specimen for the horse calendar.

"Lacy"

Just 3 weeks to Kentucky Crafted and things are moving right along. This weekend I was at the Greenbrier for a artist demonstration, loads of fun. Meet quite a few people including 2 families that I had completed commissions for last year. During the day I had loads of kids come to watch me as this painting developed. One little girl wanted to name it "Lacy" so be it. Lacy is the number 12 image that I have created and will be featured in a horse calendar for 2011.

"Lacy" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper

"He Who Hesitates"

This was lots of fun. 16 x 20 pastel on Kitty Wallis

Art Show at the Dog Show

I submitted 4 images to a national art show and one of the images was accepted. I am thrilled to be in the show. The competition looks pretty tough but wish me luck. Madam Butterfly will be on display at the show. Information and images of the show can be seen at www.artshowatthedogshow.com

Kentucky Crafted

It's that time of year again. Once more I will be at the Kentucky Crafted along with 5 other Tamarack artisans. This year my focus will be on horses. Hope some of you that might be in the area, stop by to see me.

"The Jumper"

This piece is another potential for 2011 calendar. The photo is of a friends daughter and her horse.

"The Jumper" w/c on 140 cp arches.

Gracie

"Gracie" 11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper

I met Gracie's owner at a show in Huntington early in December. Gracie is a beautiful Cocker Spaniel.

Family Tree

"Family Tree" 16 x 20 watercolor on Arches 140 lb cp $300.00

This is another piece that will be shown at the Kentucky Crafted the first weekend in March. I have been focusing my efforts on horses the past few weeks. The "Family Tree" is a watercolor and not my typical pastel, but the composition seemed to lend well to a watercolor.

Posey Commission

When I was at the Jane Lew Craft Show this Labor Day, I met a lady that wanted all three of her chihuahua's painted for her husbands Christmas present. They were fun to paint.

"Gus and Penny"

"Gus and Penny" 18 x 24 pastel on sanded paper.

This painting was purchased by Bo and Lindsey Dolan. They attended the annual Gala benefiting Tamarack and purchased a certificate I had donated to the silent auction. Gus and Penny are their beautiful dogs.

Lions Club Tri State Craft Show Dec 2009

"Tinkerbell" 11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper. Commissioned painting



"Which Way Are We Going?" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper. $700.00



"The Buckskin" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper. $700.00 This is another painting that was done for the Kentucky Crafted in March 2010




"Blaze" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper. Blaze is a beautiful Border Collie owned by a friend of mine.

I met a lot of wonderful folks at this show. It's a small world too. The folks that had the booth across from me were from the Huntington area, but the wife was originally from San Antonio, Texas. We just relocated from Texas to WV in 2006. After a nice afternoon we found we had a lot in common. The weather was lousy the weekend of the show, but still had a good time. Completed four paintings, worked hard.

Demonstration at Tamarack

"Silverboy" 16 x 20 on sanded paper $700.00. This painting was done in preparation for the Kentuck Crafted Show in March 2010. It is beautifully framed.



"Jake" 16 x 20 on sanded paper. Commissioned by A. Rothe

"Daisy" 16x 20 pastel on sanded.

Each year my friend Pamela and I have demonstrated our craft at Tamarack in Beckley, West Virginia. This last November we were there for three days and had a great time. We met a couple from Canada and spent dinner and breakfast with. I also painted their pet "Daisy" that weekend. I continue to use pastels as my main medium but with be dabbling again with my oils and maybe even work on some watercolor. Stay tuned. In the meantime, here are some paintings that I completed while at Tamarack.

Weekend at Jane Lew

"Buddies for Life"  pastel on sanded paper $225 "Queenie"  16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper $325 "Working Man"   16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper $375. "Preparing for My Entrance"  16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper  $375

This last weekend I spent 3 days at the Jane Lew VFD Craft Show.  This was the first year for me to do this show. Had lots of fun, met some new folks and saw some familiar face as well.  The weather cooperated, luckily.  I am attaching some of the paintings that I completed at the show.  Two of the paintings were of horses in preparation for my trip to Kentucky in February. Next stop Tamarack in November.

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

This is a painting that I have been wanting to do for sometime. He looks so relaxed.

16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper. $450.

Jack

Meet Jack. Doesn't he look like a happy dog. He was a commission for a couple from North Carolina.

11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper

On the Road Again, My Fall Schedule

Well things will be getting busy again. I have several opportunities to meet new folks and see old friends.

Black Domino

Black Domino is one of my best selling prints. He is currently on exhibit at Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg, WV, where I have a show featuring some of my Delightful Dogs. A gentleman from Washington, DC came to see the show this last weekend and purchased Black Domino. I know he is going to a wonderful home.