I am kind of in a Dia de los Muertos phase right now. Or is it still? I don’t know. I just love the imagery – it’s both dark and beautiful.
I’ve discoverd that many people are freaked out by the skulls and face-painting traditions. But you know, my dad went to Catholic school and they [...]

Filed under: Art, Dia de los Muertos on September 26th, 2011 | 9 Comments »

All the paintings are done.  They’re organized on a thumb drive. I’m deciding on a printer. Tomorrow I meet with the designer to start work on my calendar.
Hurray!
Estimated delivery of calendars is Nov/Dec before Christmas. (If you have a painting in the calendar, I’ll be sending it at the same time unless you’ve made other [...]

Filed under: Calendar, Dogs on September 22nd, 2011 | No Comments »

One common question I receive is whether I can paint a group portrait from several different photos. The answer is yes. Here’s how to get the best results.
(Actually, most of these tips apply to any commissioned painting.)

Send several photos of each subject. A link to an online album works just fine too!
Choose clear photos in [...]

Filed under: Dogs, Poodle on September 20th, 2011 | No Comments »

I just finished the last painting for my calendar. It was a good note to end on, too. Meet Oolka and Romeo.

This painting is unique in that I actually know these dogs. Most of my clients are via the internet and I never even meet them, but these two are my neighbors.
I’ve actually seen them on [...]

Filed under: Calendar, Dogs, Husky on September 19th, 2011 | 1 Comment »

When my painting of Charlie first appeared on The Pioneer Woman in January 2010, I received a flood of emails and orders. A FLOOD. Among them was a client who ordered a painting for her husband on the occasion of their first anniversary. I didn’t blog back then, so here it is.
My husband is of [...]

Filed under: Doberman, Dogs, German Shepherd on September 16th, 2011 | 1 Comment »