Watercolor Rottweiler Painting, "Chance and Tiller", by International Watercolor Artist, Donna L. Martin

 

 

This is a painting I completed to donate to the Rottweiler Rescue. Their names are Chance and Tiller and they belonged to a very good friend of mine. When she saw the painting, she had to have it for herself. I have to be honest, when I first took on this challenge, I did not know if I could do Chance and Tiller justice. When I delivered the painting and saw the tears of joy in my friend's eyes, I knew it turned out alright!

The original piece is sold, but prints are available in various sizes. View more of my work at http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-donna-martin.html

For questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at: saltlightwatercolors@yahoo.com

Pet Portraits, Zena- by artist Susan Spohn

Zena

8x8 original oil

pet portrait

This is Zena. I was commissioned to paint her along with 2 other dogs from this family. I started with Zena.  To learn more about commissioning me to paint your pet, visit my website at: SpohnStudio.com

Newmie, pet portrait

Newmie

6x6 inches, original oil

This basset hound was so cute in all the reference photos sent to me. He was a joy to paint. For more information on my pet painting portraits, visit my website: SpohnStudio.com  and the Pet Portrait collection.

Susan Spohn - 30 day Painting Challenge

Here are the results of the 30 day painting challenge. The first collage has 25 of the paintings and the bottom one has the remaining 5 images. They are not in the order I painted them, but randomly chosen to form a collage. Each painting is an original oil painting, 6x6 inches, some are sold already. Many of these paintings are painted in a antipasto manner, using my painting knives applying lots of paint and creating texture.  Visit my website to purchase your favorite piece.  SpohnStudio.com

This painting challenge was put together by artist, Leslie Saeta,, here is her blog: Click Here.

Visit my blog to read more about this challenge: susanmspohn.blogspot.com

Welcoming Committee, Sheri Farabaugh, Original Oil Painting, Unframed, $45 includes shipping.

Welcoming Committee, Sheri Farabaugh, Original Oil Painting, Unframed, $45 includes shipping. Another Brighton, Colorado scene. They looked friendly enough, but I was certainly outnumbered. The chain link fence kept it all civil. I've just about moved into my studio space there, I'll take the paints and paintings over tomorrow and get started. It'll be good to be away from the internet, garden, refridgerator.... This little daily study is $45 which includes shipping, and can be purchased by going to : http://sherifarabaughart.blogspot.com/

Susan Spohn -- Meg

Original Oil Painting

Meg

7 x 7

Oil on Board

Pet portrait of a golden retriever. I may rework a section or two after it dries. It was cold and raining today, so I never felt that I limbered up enough today! ha. It may be time to start up the furnace....
Visit my blog to view more of my paintings: susanmspohn.blogspot.com

"You have a Ball?" by Astrid Paustian

Oil on canvas board, 8" x 8"
I painted this portrait of our dog, Katie, 3 days ago, as a gift for my husband. He is the most patient "guardian" for this troubled animal, who had been abused as a puppy and acts very aggressive towards strangers and other dogs. She is the most devoted dog towards him and the entire family in return.
You can view more of my paintings on my web site or
my painting blog. I would be happy to paint a portrait of your pet also!

"ART SHOW DOG 6," 10120, daily painter original © Carol Nelson Fine Art

How's this for cuteness factor? This is another in my series of dogs photographed at my recent outdoor art show. If I had been smart, I would have handed each owner my card and told them to look for their dog on my website. That would have been a great marketing idea.

This 6x6 original oil painting on panel is available for $85, including shipping in the US/Canada. To purchase, click here to go to my website.

"ART SHOW DOG 5," 10120, daily painter original © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Back to dogs I photographed at a recent outdoor art show. It was nice of these pooches to bring their people to my booth.
I saw several of this cute combination of a labrador and a poodle - a labradoodle is what they are called.
The poodle part must be a standard size poodle because these sweet faced dogs are pretty big.
This 6x6 original oil on panel is $75 plus $10 s/h. To purchase, click here to go to my website.

"ART SHOW DOG 4," 10117, daily painter original © Carol Nelson Fine Art

I have no idea what breed this fellow is. He was quite short, and he had this fox-like look about him, so maybe there's some corgi in him. He was plodding along, did not have that youthful bounce, and actually looked rather curmudgeonly. His gaze suggests a dog who has experienced a lot, and he is wondering why this silly woman is bending down to take his picture.
To purchase this 5x7 original oil, please click here to go to my website.

"ART SHOW DOG 3," 10116, daily painter original © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Look at this beautiful husky - or is he a malamute? I always get those two mixed up. Maybe one of you out there could tell me. The markings on the face are so striking, and I love the way the ears are white on the front side and black on the back side.
This guy is powerful, but when his owner told him to sit, he immediately sat down and gave me a "look-how-sweet-I-am" pose. Maybe he's used to having his picture taken.
To purchase this 7x5 original oil, please click here to go to my website.

"ART SHOW DOG 2," 10115, daily painter original © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Here's another happy fellow who passed by my booth at my fourth of July art show. I think he was dressed for the occasion.
As you will see in this, and future dog paintings, all the dogs were panting to some degree. It was a beautiful sunny day, but it was not hot - low 70's I would say. I guess when you're wearing a fur coat, it feels warmer.
It's something of which all dog owners should be mindful when they're out and about with their mutts. I still remember a summer day years ago when I was working at a hospital and we were taking our lunch break in an employee outdoor lunch area.We noticed a dog in a locked car with the windows rolled up. He was frantically jumping around and barking. Realizing it was way too hot for him, we had the owner of the vehicle paged - no response.
Then we got security to use a lock opener to open the door. The dog jumped out and spread his body on the cool, shaded grass, panting profusely. He drank a ton of water. Since the car was parked in the emergency room parking lot, I'm sure the owner had other critical issues to deal with. That was a close call for that poor dog.
For purchase information of this 6x6 original oil on panel, please click here for my website.

"ART SHOW DOG 1," 10114, daily painter original © Carol Nelson Fine Art

I was recently at a three day art show where I had my booth set up and was watching the parade of people and their dogs strolling up and down looking at the art. Actually, the PEOPLE were looking at the art, the dogs were looking at other dogs.

I thought since the dogs were coming to me, I might as well get some good dog reference photos. Virtually every person I asked if I could photograph their dog seemed delighted to oblige.

Here are some of my favorites. For purchase information of this 6x6 original oil on panel, please click here to go to my website.