Welcome to Painting a Dog a Day

Since October 2006 I've been a daily painter, creating a new pet portrait at least 5 times per week. At first the paintings were mostly dogs, but over the years I've allowed a transgression here and there, and expanded my offerings to include a variety of animals and pets. And yes, I accept commissions! Please join the Painting a Dog a Day community - Sign up using the links at the left to receive the dailies via email or follow the blog with a feed. I post additional info, including in-process jpgs and other related information, on the studio Facebook page as well.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Garden Muses


 

"Garden Muses," 6" x 12", commissioned double portrait of water spaniels, done in acrylics on museum quality panel, private collection (with many thanks!).
 
 
 

I couldn't get to the easel quickly enough today - there's something about the call of an unfinished painting that lures me into the studio with a powerful pull.

 
The majority of today's work was done with Augie and Luna's references tucked away. Instead, I imagined them in front of me, the kiss of sunlight on their muzzles, the hum of crickets and peepers in the background.

 
I've sent this image off to my client and am hoping she's doing cartwheels about now.

 
Have a fabulous evening!
Kim
 




"Little Spider," a 6" square portrait from last year's Derby Week, currently available to purchase via Mackinac's Little Gallery. Inquiries here.
 
Derby Week!
 

Hard to believe that the first Saturday in May is nearly upon us - who's your Derby favorite?

 
As is tradition in the studio, I shift my focus during Derby Week to equines. Next week, all week, I'll paint only horses - not just racehorses, but mustangs, foals, and horses of a different color (or two).

 
You can expect the dogs to return to these parts on May 7th.
 

Meanwhile, rider's up!!
 

2 comments:

  1. J'ai eu dans le temps une chienne prénommée "Muse" elle était un braque de Weimar magnifique.
    Une très belle peinture que celle de cette dernière publication.
    Gros bisous

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