A universal pawprint and a new friend!

Two new paintings to show you in this post.
These were created for the man who runs our dog training classes, on the occasion of his 65th birthday.

He's been so helpful with making my OH feel comfortable - because trainer had also suffered bullying at work and ended up with work related depression. Having overcome his, he is sympathetic to helping my OH.
It's sad that someone else has been through the same awful experience, but helpful for my OH to see that you can come out of the other side! 


We've been very fortunate to find so many helpful, decent people along the way. I try to show my gratitude in appropriate ways - and for this chap, these dog theme paintings seemed appropriate!

Universal Pawprint

Paul's New Friend

For the painters amongst you, they are painted on Saunders Waterford 140lb rough, and using Winsor & Newton artist quality paint. Both are 1/8th of an imperial sheet, in size.

A birthday indulgence.

Today is my birthday, so I thought I'd indulge myself and show you some of my  favourite paintings from my recent painting journey.
You won't find any one particular style, because I do experiment !
Neither are they in any particular order of rank.


Come sit with me, have a slice of cake and a cuppa and enjoy the views.

Thanks to all of you, for accompanying me on this journey. You're the best!

from yesterday

Had a wonderful day yesterday, on my birthday.

Firstly we woke to snow!

but I was indoors and toasty warm, thanks to the fire, which Missy enjoyed too :)

Some of my presents were art books and I look forward to reading them and painting the demonstrations.

 At the top of the photo you can see some paint keys, to enable me to get the very last drop of paint from the tube. Completely necessary when you paint as much as I do :lol:

Birthday!

Today is my birthday!
.. will be back tomorrow :)

In the meantime, take a look at an older painting... modelled on the three of us!

Happy Birthday!

To my darling Husband..





there's no more to blog about today, because we'll be out celebrating :)

Jack Russells .. the facts

Jack Russells are full of energy and always on the go..... FACT.


When jacks take a break, they like comfort and luxury... FACT



Hubby's birthday present was a digital slr... so he took these pics and I swiftly pinched them for my blog.
Hope you enjoyed them.

Compare the Meerkat

And there's no comparison at all, is there? Much rather have my dog than any ole meerkat :)
One of my birthday presents was a book - 101 tricks to teach your dog. This one was in there, so we only have another 100 to go!
I might slot some painting back into my life soon... :)

Happy Birthday to Me!

There may not be any painting done today :)

Celebration

We're having a celebratory day here today - its Paul's birthday!
So we'll be off out for lunch with a couple of good friends.

I can't see much painting being done today - but I do foresee a happy day.
Paul has been used as a model in my paintings before, here is one example.