Completed Fish Paintings

Here are the finished paintings that Ann and I completed last night. 

Her's is on the left and mine is on the right.  They are each 24x36" in oil.

Now we have to decide what to do with them!

Conference in Florida

I recently visited parents in Texas and then attended a conference in Clearwater Florida.  The hotel was right on the beach and here are a few shots of the water!  The weather was in the high 70's/low 80's.  Water temperature was around 65 degrees - a bit cold, but a woman from Canada and I both got in for a swim!

Fish Paintings

My painting buddy, Ann, and I are working on a diptych this term. We found two koi paintings and have been working on them sporatically this term. As you can see, we have different styles and are trying to merge them. These are photos of our paintings from a couple of weeks ago. Ann's (left) is more impressionistic and mine (right) is more defined. I'm trying to mess mine up some more and worked on it again last night. I still have to put in some green grasses along the bottom and add some more white to the fish and water. These are 24x36 in oil.

Ray is One Year Old!!

Here's my baby at one year old!  Ray's birthday was January 13th.  He's got all of his fur and is about 14 1/4 inches tall and weighs about 21 pounds.  He's gotten alot more confident and is following up on his New Year Resolutions to:

1. Chase the cats more

2. Chew stuff he shouldn't

3. Eat anything he can fit in his mouth

4. Not come when called unless there's food 

I think he needs to go back to doggy school!

At right is a photo of Ray's Dad, whose name is Keenan.  He is from a breeder in Lebanon, Oregon called IvanLee Shelties.  Keenan is a champion!

Puppy Painting Update

I finally got back to my painting class for one night last week.  I was able to work a bit more on the body, face and background.  I haven't figured out how to paint the bottom background and shading yet...will have to see how that goes.  With my new job I haven't had much time for art this term.  : (

Naughty Puppy!

My darling puppy Ray decided that my glasses would make a really great chew toy!  He went to town and here's what is left of my glasses.  I was able to wear them for a few days, even with the crewed up temples and scratched lenses.  But then they split right down the middle of the bridge. 

I tried to order new frames online.  They were an old Guess brand and I found a pair for $75!  Then the company wrote that the frame is no longer being made.  So last night we went to Binyon's and I looked at the new Guess frames.

Luckily, I was able to find a new frame with the same lens dimensions as the old ones.  The guy was able to pop my lenses into the new frames and I was set!!! 

The new frames are purple on the exterior and blue on the interior.  They look kind of black, but not quite. 

So, all is forgiven. 

I did buy Ray some new doggie chew toys

Fall Painting and Ray 9 Months Old

It's been awhile since I've posted anything to my blog. Things have been busy with the beginning of fall term. I have a new job that is much busier than my previous job, so that's taking alot of time. I have lots to learn!

I'm not really taking a painting class this fall, but I can go in and paint with the rest of the class whenever I am able. I've only gone twice this year and here is my start. This is a painting of a cute Chihuahua from the dog park. I don't know her name, but I thought she would make a good subject! This is in oil, 12x16".

I'm also posting a picture of Ray. He was 9 months old on October 13th. He's 17-18 pounds.