Latest Photo

Here is the latest photo of the 7.5"x9.5" watercolor of Tolee.

Equine and Canine Art from May 2010

The next 2 images are of Drogen, a Gypsy Vanner. These were fun little experiments in color. Watercolor--3.5x4 inches.

These 4 images are of Solo, a Gypsy Vanner. Just playing with primaries here. Watercolor--3.5x4 inches each.

Here are 4 experiments on an image of my cousin's paint horse, Coco. I learned a lot from these little exercises. Watercolor--4.5x3 inches.

After doing the last 4 exercises of Coco, I painted this piece. Watercolor--9.5x7.5 inches. I was pleased enough to frame this one.

The next 2 watercolors are of Solo again. I am working on learning ways to deal with the background. Both are done on 11x14 inch 300 lb paper.

Next, I am playing with warm and cool colors. These 2 images of a Friesian mare and her yearling filly were taken from a photo I shot at a horse expo this year. Watercolor--3x4.5 inches each 

The next 3 images come from pictures I took at a desensitizing clinic this spring. I am now experimenting with adding humans to my equine paintings. Watercolor--3.5x5 inches

A set of images of a paint pony below. I really like the way the reds mixed with the blues on the 4th one down. Watercolor--the first and second are 3x4.5 inches; the 3rd and 4th are 3.5x5 inches.

Boston Terriers sure are popular these days. Watercolor--3.5x5 inches.

More images of Drogen and his owner. Watercolor 4.5x3 inches

Solo--Watercolor--7.5x9.5 inches

Drogen--Watercolor--9.5x7.5

2010 Watercolors January through March

Gypsy--14"x10" -- on 140 lb. cold press.

St. B--Watercolor, 4.5"X3"- Strathmore cold press.

Bassett Hound, "Woodie"--Done on reused water color paper. 3.5 X 4 inches on 140 lb Strathmore cold press.

Cob--3.5X 4 inches on Strathmore 140 lb. cold press.

Drawings from years ago

From many years ago, these are some of my pen and ink drawings of canines. My eyes were better then; the ink dots are super-fine. These were a lot of fun to do, but the stippling was intense.

The great thing about pen and ink is its portability. A minimum amount of supplies is my favorite way to play with art. All that I need is a fine point pen, my drawing on bristol board, a clipboard and paper to support and protect the drawing. 

Canines:

Samoyed-pen and ink-8"x7.5"

Saluki-pen and ink-9"x11"

Rottweiler-pen and ink-11"x8"

Maltese-pen and ink-4.5"x3.5"

Great Dane-pen and ink and colored pencils-9"x10"

Basenji-pen and ink-4.5"x4"

Felines

Bobcat-pen and ink-5"x7.5"

Jaguar-pen and ink-11"x7.5"

White Cat-pen and ink-5.5"x4.5"

Other Critters

Swan-pen and ink-5.5"x4.5"

Black Bear-pen and ink_8.5"x8"