12 November 2008

Puppy Love and Ladybug Giggles!



One of the ways I'm able to support my art career, outside of the paintings flying off my walls and onto the walls of collectors, is to raise Bichons. Although they are a quite a bit of work, they provide a great amount of joy.

And joy was what I needed upon my return from a visit to my daughter living in Otago. A family emergency arose and I was glad to be able to support her. But, oh how I missed my easel!!! In order to get the creative pump primed, I decided to start on a couple of almost, well...sort of daily paintings that I aspire to.

So, I used Barney, one of our 12 week old Bichon Frise-Bichon Maltese pups as subject matter. What fun! I opted for an impressionistic style seeing that a strictly realistic style may seem a bit stilted for such an energetic wee man. I wanted to show his energy as well as his cuddliness. I think I did it. I'd love to know what you think.




Everytime I look at a ladybug up close, I get a little urge to giggle or smile. They seem to embody happiness. All those spots. I thought it would be fun to juxtapose this critter on a background of fun spots. That's why I called it "On the Spot". I like it. What do you think?

Barney and On the Spot are both available for purchase via Yessy. And I'm happy to package either one and send them internationally as well.

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