Chrystal Cat

This little kitty named Chrystal with the gorgeous eyes was the lifelong companion of a friend of mine.  Due to the cat's passing I surprised her with this painting for Christmas.  If you have a pet portrait you would like painted, please contact me.  The painting size was 8" x 8" x 1.5".

Chrystal wore a collar shown here painted on the bottom side of the canvas.

Roxy the Schnauzer

You can just feel the energy of this dog.  This was a commission for a Christmas present for a friend to give away.  It looks like I might be doing pet portraits.  This was painted on an 8" x 8" x 1.5" canvas.

Cocktails: Burbon on the Rocks

I had a lot of fun painting the ice cubes in this drink.  I added the straw to connect the top edge of the painting to the subject.  The brightest spot was the dash of transparent yellow paint in the glass without any additional layers on top.  This 8" x 8" x 1.5" original acrylic on canvas catches the eye with all the ice and glass reflections.  Price:  $150.00 US or Can.

Cocktails: Cherry Bomb

Happy hour!  Just in time for the holidays this 8" x 8" x 1.5" original acrylic painting would make an ideal gift.  The upper background is painted in metallic silver with thick brush strokes.  Price:  $150.00.

Rich red and brown in the cast shadows and background make this painting a warm, inviting focal point.   In this painting I chose a few of my household items  for a grouping:  crystal vase, candlestick and clock.  What inspired me to paint this grouping was the random shadow pattern the flowers made on the tablecloth.  This painting is 30" x 40" x 1.5" deep and is painted around the edges.  Price:  $1785.

Little Boy Blue

This is a painting of my friend's son who obviously didn't want his picture taken, but his face is so full of expression, I had to paint him.  His baggy coat and rubber boots show that he is ready for action, not posing for the camera.  This painting is 12" x 16" by 3/4" deep and would look splendid in a frame.  Price:  $100 USD.

Oregon Coast

This painting of the Oregon Coast was inspired by a photo I took on holidays while on semester break during my university days.  The coastline is dazzling and this undulating cliff caught my eye.  This landscape is captured on an 8" x 8" x 1.5" deep canvas and is on sale for $100 USD.

Chickadee IX

Cooler weather?  No problem, I'll just fluff up my feathers.  Broad, bold brush strokes create a loose interpretation of a black capped chickadee that is feeling the wind.  Price:  $150 USD

Chickadee VIII

Singing his heart out, you can almost hear his song as this little bird comes to life on the canvas.  The bold brushstrokes of juicy paint keep the painting loose and vibrant.  The canvas is 8" x 8" x 1.5" deep, painted all around the sides.  Price:  $150.00 USD

Chickadee VII

Fanning out the tail, bending the knees, ready for take off.  There is so much movement in this painting he is just about flying off the canvas.  This little darling is painted on 1.5" deep canvas all around the sides and is 8" by 8" square.  Price:  $150 USD.

Auction

I have just started an auction on my Cedar Waxwing painting on Dailypaintworks. Click on the link to the right to place a bid. The auction starts at $35.00 for this 8" x 8" painting that is 1.5" in depth.

Sunkissed

Sunkissed is the companion piece to Sunstruck. Painted in matching colours and textures, this second painting of the same meadow with birch trees lines up with Sunstruck on both sides so it can be displayed together or by itself. This painting is available for $1785. Both these paintings are painted around the 1.5" sides and need no framing.

Sunstruck

Continuing with my tree series, this is one of two paintings of this meadow with a grouping of birches and some long grass. The grass seems to sway in the wind and the strong sunlight is casting long shadows. Every colour of green and yellow weave together for strong visual interest. This piece is for sale for $1785. The companion piece may be hung to the right of this one or to the left as the horizon lines up either way.

Robin II

This cheeky little bird caught my eye and I had to paint him. He is painted in a modern impressionistic style on an 8" x 8" x 1.5" canvas that is ready to hang. Price: $150.00US.

Robin I

The first of the Robin series, this little red-breast has a shiny black eye and is full of life. This little 8" x 8" x 1.5" original oil painting is painted around the sides and has a shiny finish. Price: $150.00US.

Chickadee VI

Number six in the Chickadee series, this chubby little black-capped bird will brighten up any corner in your house. An original oil painting of 8" x 8" x 1.5" painted around the sides for immediate hanging. Price: $150.00US.

Chickadee V

This Mountain Chickadee looks down from his overhead perch allowing us to see his downy tummy. An original oil painting 8" x 8" x 1.5" painted confidently with quick brush strokes still visible on the finished painting. Price: $150.00US.

Chickadee IV

This bright little guy is all puffed out and ready for take off. Another 8" x 8" x 1.5" original oil painting in the Chickadee series is now available for $150.00US.

Chickadee III

This original 8" x 8" oil painting on 1.5" thick canvas shows the black capped Chickadee with his legs extended and grasping the branch. The brush strokes are visible and the coating is shiny on this little gem. The price is $150.00US.

Chickadee II

This is the second in the series of bird paintings that are 8" x 8". The paint is juicy and bright and is painted "alla prima". The brush strokes are visible and raised on this one and one half inch thick canvas. The sides are painted so it is ready to hang. This original sells for $150.00US.

Chickadee I

This is the first in a series of 8" x 8" bird paintings, painted "alla prima" or all at once. The paint is juicy and the colours bright and robust. This little canvas is one and a half inches thick and is painted all around the sides. It has a glossy coating making it perfect for small areas where you want a splash of colour. Each original oil painting is $150.00US.

Sunlit Meadow

Sunlit Meadow is an original oil painting 30" x 40" and is painting around the edges so it is ready to hang. It can be yours for $1785.00US.