"BIG MAMMA PINK" 48/100 OF 100 PET PORTRAITS IN 100 DAYS © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Big Mamma Pink"

6"x6" oil on slightly textured panel

$75

Available through my WEBSITE

This was a fun couple of paintings for me.  Laura Alsman; the pet mom to Big Mamma was so sweet when I told her I wanted to use pinks to paint her baby.  At first it was going to just be the pink cow, but then I thought how cool it would be to paint Big Mamma like I would do in the fauvist fashion; with the darks being dark purples and blues...and THEN, in order to show how it is more important to get the VALUES correct than color.  Value is the light and dark in a painting.  SO, I worked REALLY HARD to keep the drawing as exactly the same as the first Big Mamma so you would not be distracted by a different drawing, and focus on how BIG MAMMA reads cow no matter her color.  It was a fun thing to do!!  Check them out side by side!

Big Mamma Pink has her frame choices as well.  I find that I go back and forth on which is my favorite. 

 

Black Floater Frame CF1

 

Gold Leaf Floater Frame CFS3

 

 Maple Floater Frame CFS10 

These floater frames can be found at pictureframes.com in their floater frame section.  These are the least expensive of these wood frames at $26.40 each with $16.75 shipping.  I've been on them about their shipping costs, but haven't won yet! HA.  IF you do end up buying a frame from them you might mention you'd buy more if shipping wasn't as much! 

HAPPY CREATING!

 

"BIG MAMMA" 47/100 OF 100 PET PORTRAITS IN 100 DAYS © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Big Mamma"

6"x6" oil on slightly textured panel

$75

Available through my WEBSITE

I love this cow!  First of all it is a cow...FUN, second, she is the first in a tiny series of two where I demonstrate how color is NOT the most important part of a painting!  Value is really what makes or breaks a painting.  Today's "Big Mamma" is painted after the fauvist fashion with what has become my signature dk blue and dk purple colors instead of grey and black.  The strokes are simple and strong, but not detailed.  I love her strong colors...Big Mamma is the pet cow to Laura Alsman, and I thank her for sending in her pet.  I hear Big Mamma has given her lots of babies...way to go Big Mamma!!  This number 18 has been Big Mamma's number since she came to Laura's family, so it was important to her that the number be included.  FUN!

Tomorrow I am debuting "Big Mamma Pink" to show exactly what I am talking about when I say color doesn't really matter...check back tomorrow to see the other version...both of which work just fine for me! :)

"Big Mamma" looks just fine in the three floater frame choices I've got to show you how they can look framed.  IF you are interested in these frames, just click over to pictureframes.com and go to the floater frame section. 

 

Maple Floater Frame CFS10

 

Black Floater Frame CF1

Gold Leaf Floater Frame CFS3

HAPPY CREATING!

"SPOT" THE COW ORIGINAL 4"X5" OIL FOR MY ETSY SHOP © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Spot" the Cow

4"x5" oil on textured canvas panel

$40 unframed

Available in my ETSY shop

I just HAD to do it...I just HAD to name one of my ETSY'S SPOT...seems appropriate for this bovine beauty!  Hair and all!! HA!

"Spot" - the Cow is a throw back to the days when cows were cows and men were men. OR, women were women if you please!  She comes with an optional heavy plastic frame; a style that seems to suit her just fine. Spot is perfect as is...in her 4"x5" shape and size. She can easily sit on an easel. OR, there is a frame option as shown...a cute vintage"esque" solid plastic frame. It can hang or sit on an easel as demonstrated! Spot will be ready to ship on May 13, 2014 when she is totally dry! 

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"COW'S EYE VIEW" ORIGINAL 4X4" OIL ON TEXTURED PANEL FOR ETSY © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Cow's Eye View"
SOLD 4/6/2014

Ever wonder what a cow sees when he is walking about grazing? Yep...this is a good example! "Cow's Eye View" is painted in oil on textured panel. He is 4"x4" as is. He can sit on a small easel. For .50 more you can add either a 5"x5" off white backer board, or a 5"x5" black backer board so he can be framed with all sides showing as in the examples. Frames not included, but you can find the off white frame at RUSTIC AND REFINED DESIGN here on ETSY. The black frame suggestion can be found at your local Michael's store. Cow's Eye View will be available to ship on April 7, 2014 when he is totally dry! 

YES, I CAVED...I had so many request I put things in ETSY that I said OK!  I'll spend the last few weeks doing surprises for SUMMER ART MARKET!

FUN DOINS!

HAPPY CREATING!

"COW CIRCLES" ORIGINAL 4X4" MINI OIL OF A COW © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Cow Circles"

4"x4" oil on MDF panel

$25 in my ETSY shop!

 

Not letting any grass grow under my feet...painted "Cow Circles" last night. He made me laugh...I am liking this laughing while painting thing! He is offered as the rest of my ETSY, so hop over to my shop if you like!

 

A very distinguished gentleman; this cow just posing for the camera. At least I think he's a gentleman! Painted in oil on stamped mdf 4"x4" panel is ready for sitting on a shelf or framing! Sides painted black...oops, I see I need to clean up that side, but no worries! Can DO!! The frame is a suggestion and is not included in purchase price. However, I find these at Michael's. IF you wish I can include at no extra charge a mounting on a 5"x5" black backer board so he can be frame as shown in the suggestion without taking anything from the sides! Just ask for the backer board mounting when you order! "Cow Circles" will be ready to ship on or about April 10, 2013 when he is dry!

 

HAPPY CREATING!

 

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