Some dogs I like better than others. Beagles definitely fall into the ‘better’ category. They’re funny little dogs, with their quirky little habits and insistence on doing them. Furbo’s humans chose to have him portrayed in all his glorious joy – in the grass with his ball at his feet, letting out a big beagleContinue reading “Furbo, started”
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Home at Last
She said that they had the perfect wall to hang this painting. His mom (I never know what to call the people who share their lives with dogs. They’re not parents, but they’re not owners. “Guardian” is so proper, and “companion” is so contrived. OK, so his mom) wanted to have it before Thanksgiving, asContinue reading “Home at Last”
The Side Eye, on the Easel
A bit of a departure from my usual type of subject, but her expression made me laugh. Sometimes with commissions, it takes a while to find (or take) just the right photo; but not so, with Lucy. The side-eye is an expression that she is known and loved for. Just need to do all thatContinue reading “The Side Eye, on the Easel”
Clay and the Swissy Snooze
Christopher’s on Mass Ave in Cambridge is one of my favorite restaurants; not just because the food is always local and great, but because the artwork they exhibit on the walls is always local and great. So, I was happy to have my work among those accepted for a 6-week stint, there. I needed toContinue reading “Clay and the Swissy Snooze”
On Vulnerability
Last week, I attended a conversation between Krista Tippett (many know her from NPR’s On Being) and poet David Whyte which centered around the theme of vulnerability. With Tippett’s recent Civil Conversations project, vulnerability was approached more as an experience of engaging in political discussions with those whose choice we don’t understand, but the wordContinue reading “On Vulnerability”
Baxter, sketch
Once a painting of Baxter was commissioned, I started following his goofy and lovable expressions online, to get a better feel for his personality. A true snow dog, he is happiest when surrounded by the white stuff, and this painting will show him in his true glory, snow capping his head and muzzle. Now that the basic outline isContinue reading “Baxter, sketch”
Newman, done
One of the things I love most about painting time in the studio is the aural input. I’m a podcast person because it offers an endless supply of options for someone with many different — OK, scattered — interests, allowing my brain to receive all kinds of information while my eyes and hands are busy withContinue reading “Newman, done”
Self Portrait
The contents of this site are constantly changing – Artist’s Statement needs revising (always!), new paintings need to be added to the done, things like that. Today, I was focusing on the description of commissions. Not the process, really, as much as trying to steer the concept of the painting. Some see my work and contact meContinue reading “Self Portrait”
Rupert, done
When a dog tucks a front paw under his/her chest, it indicates comfort; but crossing the front paws is pure contentment. Not all dogs cross their paws when they’re happy, but I’m fortunate to have one that does. I have a gajillion pictures of Rupert, but knew that this (taken about a year ago) would be theContinue reading “Rupert, done”
Rupert, in process
I’ve painted about eight Swissies, and I think a lot of people assume that they are all my own dog, Rupert. I had been meaning to paint him, but I just never knew which image of him to paint — until I took this picture. It’s nothing special, really. Just a dog laying on the studio floor,Continue reading “Rupert, in process”
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