Christmas Early and other happy things!

Last night we had the pleasure of having Scott, my husband's son come for an early Christmas visit. We decided to open a bit of each others as we won't get to see him for the holidays. I am thrilled with my SEVERAL months worth of Starbucks! Thank you Scott and Katie!! Scott opened his gift of the painting I did of their sweet puppy Molly for he and his beautiful fiance Katie. I'm happy to report he LOVED it! He said I nailed her, especially the eyes. It is always a thrill seeing someone happy with what I paint. So YIPEE!!This is Scott and Katie on the cruise they took where he proposed. Made me want to take a cruise despite my fear of sharks...Don't know why I fear being on a HUGE ship...guess I am thinking I might be the first person in history that would be eaten by a shark who scaled the sides and jumped up just long enough to get me...Yea right! HA. Thinking I'll get over that! Beautiful couple!

And, happy to report I sold a painting to a Broomfield woman over the weekend. Always a happy day when I can make someone happy for the holidays...tee hee...me and the recipient! Gone but not forgotten..."Aspen Fall Color" 28x20 Acrylic.

"Molly" completed!

"Molly" 12x12" cradled panel in acrylic

"Molly" close up...

I finished "Molly" this afternoon. I really enjoyed this piece. I was a bit unsure as to how to handle this portrait of my step son's Viszla puppy until I saw this pose. She is quite a puppy still, you can see the playful nature she has in those beautiful eyes she has! I found working her with loose strokes and putting some detail here and there made it more fun for me. Molly is done on a 12x12" cradled panel and is entirely acrylic. I'm also happy to announce that my wonderful step son has proposed to his girl Katie...wedding plans are a coming!!

I know I have been so sporadic in my work of late. I'm finding the travel and the company we've had and the Christmas preparations have made it hard to be consistent! I always feel a bit incomplete if I haven't been able to include painting in my days. Hopefully as the holidays wind down I will be back to work daily!

I have some exciting news to share!! Last week when we were in San Diego my son Jonathan was called to be a part of a parade in Ocean Beach where he lives. It was a night time event and he was given a lighted skateboard to perform on. The parade went great. Yesterday he was contacted by the company that makes these lighted boards and the local fox network to appear on television this Thursday for an interview and a demonstration of his talents. I'm saying to my wonderful son "CONGRATULATIONS from your biggest fan!!" I've always been and will ever be proud of you and all you have been able to accomplish!! Good luck Thursday my son!! Love, MOM

SNOW PINE, and a new challenge...

I had to do a companion piece for my Pine Top contest choice. "Snow Pine" is another pine top after the snow...I have been so sick of snow lately I haven't done any landscapes, but I have to admit that I like the contrast of the white snow against the greens of the trees. "Snow Pine" is another 4x4 acrylic on fiberboard covered with canvas. It has the slots on back for hanging or can be set on the little easels I offer for these.
My husband's son came to visit over the weekend. Scott is a pilot and gets to fly in from time to time. It was good to see him and find out he is going to ask his girl to marry him in the near future...BUT it is a surprise...so shhhh...:) I had to share a pic of he and his dad...a nice looking couple of men!!
As a surprise for Scott and his future wife I decided to attempt to paint their new little baby they named Molly. Yep, another challenge. I don't think I've ever painted a dog before. I did a color pencil of one a long time ago, but this is a bit of uncharted territory for me...so wish me good luck...and...I've got to decide which color to use for the base...hmmm...what do you all think?