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  • February17th

    Bubba

    Posted in: Animals, portrait

    Bubba

    I’ve just completed this painting of Bubba, my sister-in-law’s Yorkie that passed away in the Fall.  He was only 5 years old and precious to the family.  He was particularly fond of Clara and only tolerated the rest of us.  Amazingly, as proof of who was in charge, he would chase my daughter’s 85lb. Lab around the house, keeping him on the run and out of his turf.  Bubba was small but mighty.

    To view a slideshow of my painting process, click here.  To view all of my slideshows, see ” Painting Slideshows” under “Services” above.

    Image Size: 16×11″       Sold Collection: Clara and Bobby Caswell, Louisville, KY

  • February10th

    Chief Joseph

    Chief Joseph-closeup

    This is painted from an old photograph of Chief Joseph, taken by Edward S. Curtis in 1903.   It is a public domain, Library of Congress photograph.   Of course the photo was in black and white so I guessed at the coloring.  Chief Joseph was the leader of the Native American tribe of Nez Perce and, upon surrendering, is remembered for his famous words, “From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.”

    Image Size: 22×17″     Price:  $500 (plus  S&H, if necessary)      Purchase:  Please email me for availability.

  • February7th

    Porsche

    Posted in: Animals, Portraits

    Porsche

    This is a commissioned painting just completed. Porsche is a beautiful 18 year old horse that has recently moved to the Louisville area with her owner. Since she is getting up in years, this was commissioned as a birthday gift to her owner. I had the pleasure of going to the farm where Porsche is boarded to take photos of her. The first day, she was not very impressed with me and my camera. But on my second visit, when the owner was there, she warmed up to me a little. She has a very sweet, gentle temperament and it was pleasure to paint her.
    Porsche-closeupPorsche

    To view a slideshow of my painting process in completing “Porsche”, view my slideshows under “Services” above or click here.

    Image Size: 22×30″          SOLD          Collection: J. Roth, Louisville, KY