30 Paintings in 30 Days Day 18!!

This is Tucker.  He is a "big galoot" who was rescued in Edmonton by my neice, Nicole and her husband, Kam.  When they first got him he was very wary around kids.  But since George and Hunter came along, (and a soon to be sibling in July) he's just fine.  When they come to Murphy Lake, tucker loves to go running with Nicole and swimming for sticks.  He has the most expressive ears, too.  When he was younger, one always seemed to be up and one down. 


Tucker
11x14
acrylic on Canvas
sold

30 Paintings in 30 Days Day 12

The working title of this painting is "Olympic Mittens"

It might change to

 "Oh, Canada"  or "Go, Canada" or "Team Canada"

What do you think? 

 

8x10

acrylic on canvas

 

I painted a version of this in 2010 in oil

I revisited it today.

 

Go Canada!!!!!!!

 

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"Miss George with Flower Crown"

10x10

acrylic on canvas

 

I just love how this turned out.  Lisa sent me photos of Miss George, their much loved St. Bernard.  However, they were professional photos.  (She actually had a Santa Hat on in the original photo) I let Lisa know that I would be unable to paint from a photographer's photo without permission.  Lisa went the extra mile and got permission from Holly at BrindleBerry Dog Photography in Calgary.

Thank you, Holly!!

 

I don' know what it is with Flower Crowns on Dogs, but I love them. 

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Myla

12x12

Acrylic on Canvas

 

This is the third time I've chosen Pet Portraits as my theme for my 30 paintings in 30 Days Challenge, and  Maegan, Myla's owner has submitted her photo every time.  I have to say,  it took me a while to decide to paint her, and I love how it turned out.  The first background was flat pink, and I hated it.  Then I added some white, yellow and a bit of orange to it with some pattern play.  I think Myla will be pleased.  

There you go, Myla!!