Complete Change - for a Rest

Painting this little Schnauzer worked out so well I thought I'd have a go at a big dog . . .

Of course he isn't finished yet and his right ear is a bit big but I like him already. He doesn't bark or bite either.

More Work

This piece isn't quite finished but taking a photo is a good way of checking the tone and seeing the flaws. There's something not quite right with one of the shadows and the headland needs some definition but I know what I'm going to call the painting: "Fetch!"

New Work

For ages I'd been wanting to paint a large version of my much-sought-after picture entitled Still Standing, which was only about 8" x 10". I was astounded at how challenging it was to achieve the same effect on this size 24" x 30"; and it took me ages to get it right, the solidity of the structure and the light on it. This version is called Still Standing Tall.

You can see the mess in my workroom too but that's because I'm so busy. See the next blog entry!