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.

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

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.

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

This is Colby, my daughter Sara’s service dog.  When he is working, he is very good at his job, but once the vest is off, this is what he does best.  85 pounds and a lover, he prefers to lay in someone’s lap, but if no one is available, he’ll just stretch out on the sofa alone.

These pet portrait paintings make nice gifts or tributes to a favorite dog or cat.  If you know of someone that may be interested, please email me.

Image Size: 12×16      SOLD   Collection:    S. Mudd, Louisville, KY

I took a photo of this cat several years ago and put it aside for a future painting. Recently choosing “pets and animals” as a subject matter for the students in my watercolor class, I decided this would be a good time to pull it out and give it a try. A different photo was used for the background reference ~ one of my computer at my desk. The Prospek, which looks like a red, plastic compass, was used to get the correct dimensions of the cat’s features to create a likeness.

This painting is currently on display at the KWS Exhibit in the Middletown Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library.
Image Size: 11×15″ Price:$200.00 (plus  S&H)   Purchase: Please email me for availability.

In October 2008, I visited the Louisville Zoo for a plein air outing with the Kentucky Watercolor Society. It was raining, so I sketched and photographed the animals, instead of full-out painting. This painting is from a closeup photograph.

Image Size: 16×12″ Price: $240 (plus S&H) Purchase: Please email me for availability.

Image Size: 15×11″ Sold- Private Collection