Fancy Friesian

11X14 - Oil - Goffert was a magnificent Friesian stallion. Friesians are strong work horses, but also are breathtaking in dressage competitions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrraViPllc0. This horse was world-renowned and was the first Friesian to have a Breyer collectable horse modeled after him. Given as Gift December 2007.

Bailey

24x20 - Oil - Our buddy, Bryce, has a sweet, 'mature' Rottie girl named Bailey. He took the reference photo and said that it was her personality to a tee. She was the final painting of 2007 and I was trying to have her completed in time for Christmas. I must admit that when I started her, she looked nothing like this. Sometimes, though, the worst beginnings bloom into great endings. Although Bryce had seen emailed photos of her in progress, I think her larger-than-life portrait tugged at his heart a bit when he saw his painting in person. He was speechless and our ex-Navy friend may have shed a single tear, but only he and I know for sure. Given as Gift December 2007.

Peepers

20x16 - Oil - This gentle yellow lab is Peepers. At two days old, he and his mates were taken from their dam (she developed mastitis). When Peepers was removed, his mother reached to bring him back, accidentally injuring his eye. Don't feel sorry for him, though! He is as normal as any dog: happy; eager; playful and loving. He catches a mean Frisbee and swims like an otter! I hope that he will help Cole hone his swimming skills this spring. Here's looking at you, Peepers! Given as Gift December 2007.

California Dreamin'

40x30 - Oil - This is my second largest painting. My friend, Doranne, loves California and she loves wine. So, I created this inviting set up with her bottle of HUNT, added my glasses, wine, grapes and candles, then threw in a background from a photo that another friend, Kathy, took while in the wine country of California. Given as Gift December 2007.

Maggie

11x14 - Oil - This cute girl is Maggie and she owns our friends, Pam & Larry. I was fortunate to photograph and paint Pepper for them in 2004, and now Maggie has a proper likeness to hang nearby. SOLD December 2007.

Cole

16x16 - Oil - My first painting of the new pup, Cole, at 9 months. Remains in Artist's Collection.

Peepers Too

16x16 - Oil - I took several photos of my neighor's lab, Peepers, and used this shot as my reference for this painting. He's on display at 3 Pooches in Paradise, a brand-new Dog Daycare in Winston-Salem. They are conveniently located off of Stratford Road. www.3pooches.com FOR SALE $375.

Get Your Goat I

12x12-Oil-These next two sweeties are from photos that I took this spring at Red Dog Farm for their fall fundraiser. This little goat and I butted heads for a few days, but once I painted him the second time, he practically leapt onto the canvas. SOLD December 2007.

Get Your Goat II

12x12-Oil-This goat was a much more cooperative painting subject than its black counterpart, Get Your Goat I, taking about one third of the time to complete. SOLD December 2007.

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

30x24-Oil-This commission was a surprise anniversary gift from Sally to her husband, Tom. They are a wonderful couple with the cutest lab, Peepers. I've tried to capture wines from their favorite vineyard...Newton...with the year they married on one label and 2007 on the other. I topped it off with an anniversary Champagne toast. Here's wishing Sally & Tom 34 more happy years! SOLD July 2007.

Little Miss Muffet

24x18-Oil-This latest commission's photo was taken by Callie's mom, Jeannie. The story Jeannie told me was that they were in the car and Jeannie caught a glimpse of this little angel and happened to have her camera. FLASH! A great photo. All this whilst they were driving across a bridge in New Jersey! I changed the gray backseat of the car to something a little more appropriate for a canine of this caliber: a fluffy burgundy tuffet. SOLD May 2007.

My, Oh Maya!

11x14-Oil-Maya was another rescue dog, who was severely injured when she was young. Our long-time friend, Jules, took her in and loved her for many years. As Maya grew older, those old injuries made it difficult for this beautiful girl to get around, but it didn't hamper her desire to please her mom. When it was time for Maya to go, Jules' friends were there with her, giving her and Maya a great deal of love as Maya walked across the Rainbow Bridge. Given as Gift March 2007.

A Perfect Day

20x16-Oil-This painting was a surprise commission for my neighbor's sister, Katie. These sweet rescue girls, Chip & China, were lucky to have been adopted by Katie. They lived a wonderful, happy life filled with lots of love. This photo was taken by Katie after a full day of hiking and swimming. Here, they posed beautifully providing the perfect memento of their day. Although Chip & China have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, their memory and this perfect day will be with Katie always. SOLD February 2007.