Day 2-Black Russian Terrier

Been looking for backgrounds, right now, toying with using the feathers from the firebird, or a paisley type design.

Karen

Black Russian Terrier

This is a new one, I posted to a new friend and she sent me pictures of her Black Russian Terriers. Of course I chose the puppy picture. This is a fascinating breed with a great history. I recommend looking them up and reading about them. They are a magnificent breed. As far as scratching one, I'm having a great time with the touseled look. There may not be too many works in progress because I hate to put it down to take a picture.

Karen

chili Done

Chili Updated

I got the ears scratched at the laundromat and have otherwise been spending 15 minute breaks working on hair and highlights.

Chili

I've started on Chili. This is the weekend for the Yaquina Art Association Show. Unfortunately, mother nature is not in a good mood and the weather is fowl, er foul (got lots of photos of seagulls today, ergo, fowl). Anyway, I sat my table, sold very little, spent a lot, but did spend about 10 hours the last two days working on this. I'm very pleased with how it's turning out.

Karen

Wild Hair Hibiscus

Just goofing off, need to work on Chili, but started playing with color on a white board and a flower...hibiscus. Back to work on Chili but this one will just be on the back burner for a little while.

Shelby

Sprayed, Signed and Mailed.

Karen

Shelby

Final Before Paint

Here she is...I'm pleased. I'll paint her tomorrow and re-scratch.

Karen

Almost done with the first scratching....just want to do some more on the top of the head, collar and under the collar.

Shelby

shelby wip 2

Shelby

Shelby is a yellow lab. She's working up beautifully. I've attached a close up and a further piece.

Karen

Updated Pictures

It's been a while, here's what I've been working on.

1. Bernie, revisited....this is still a wip

2. Angel...a SAR dog I met at a show. I gave the original to the owner, but the prints are still available.

3. Jim's Dog...A cavalier king charles spaniel I met, prints and original are available.

4. Silver Cat...ACEO, one went to a friend and the other sold on e-bay

Karen

New Pictures

I've been remiss at keeping this site up. Here is the latest one I'm working on, and I'll post a couple of others I've completed.

Sis

Here's the one I was talking about in my last post...also, any input on the ears?

Sis

I'm beyond this point, but just too tired to work on it anymore. The nose and lips look strange at the point where I'm stopping. I may not get to work on it now until towards the end of the week, but this is the garage sale weekend and I really need to groom the boys. I want this in
Susan's hands though, this week if possible, next week at the latest. You know, it even photographs very nicely. I sure hope Susan is keep track of this.
Karen

Sis

Here's another update....this picture amazes me...she just "is". All I have left that I want to do on it are the nose, mouth, and eye, then I'll add a touch of color. After that, it's up to her owner if I do any more on it. There is no way I could keep this picture...I'll have a print made for my portfolio and I definitely will make up cards etc...this is a beautiful picture.
Karen

Sis

A friend, Susan, sent me a photo of her English Setter's 15th Birthday party. The picture was just screaming to be done. Sis is just one of the sweetest, most adorable dogs I've ever met (her owner is just like her too) and I couldn't not resist. Not too many wips on this one, she's drawing herself and moving very quickly. I should have her done this weekend.
Karen

The Copper Pelican

I needed to make a birthday card for the Boss. I've had some ideas, but here what I came up with...my only dilemna now is how to get the lettering on there. I used my neat little fiberglass brush tool and then played with the brush...I now have tiny pieces of fiberglass stuck in my thumb and index finger. I'm pleased and will be making a batch of these to put on cards as cover items...they'll only be one of a kind (basically) and they won't be prints when I'm working in the metals.