The Girls, In Process

IN PROCESS, "The Girls," at left is Mya and Ally is on the right, both 8" x 10", portraits of mixed breed young ladies (ladylike behavior is totally optional for Mya), done in acrylics on museum quality panel, private collection (THANK YOU!!).   In process pics, lots of them, are on Facebook. I hope to finish both these paintings tonite, so don't forget to check back in to see their cute little faces!!   Years ago when a friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, our community took a collective deep breath and rallied with a fundraising event. I donated a gift certificate to the cause - which was won by her daughter! These paintings of her grand-dogs are the delightful result.   I'm happy to report she is healthy and loving life, two years post surgery and treatment.   Shall we go into the weekend with that visual? Let's all take a collective, victorious breath on her behalf, and for everyone else staring this beast down.   Happy, happy weekend! Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Taking Flight

"Taking Flight," 8" x 10", portrait of a tri-colored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, done in acrylics on museum quality panel, $469. Email me for purchase details.   Remember "Pile," the painting I was commissioned to do that was then donated to a Cavalier King Charles fundraiser? (It raised them a very nice chunk of change, by the way!) Well, my client sent me many wonderful inspiration photos and I'm slowly working through my favorites. This breed is truly a joy to paint.   In process pics of this guy are on Facebook.   And after starting this one, I realized he looks a lot likeanother piece I did nearly 5 years ago to this date starring my friend Dee Dee Murray's dog Hallie. How weird is that?   (As an aside, Hallie is now an artist in her own right)   Enjoy your evening, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com