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.