Oil study of Dustin

Dustin wearing his neon yellow t-shirt. Oil on canvas, 9"x 12"

Jonathan's Young Beefmaster

This is one of the friendliest bulls ever...If only he would stay that way.  Oil on panel, 11"x 14"

Companions

     Well, maybe not "great" companions. Because according to my sister, who is the lucky owner of these guys, they are a little jealous of each other. 

     Jacky, the Chihuahua, has small, red-and-blue tennis balls in all stages of wear that she finds and brings to people.  She has learned that if she brings a ball and sits up that they are more inclined to throw it. Then the chase is on. Sasha, the Japanese Chin, couldn't care less and is depicted doing what she does best.  

     Bill Bonham, owner of Bill Bonham's Art Panels and Frames, framed the artwork for me. I think he did a great job. 
     Although he has extensive work experience with all types of framing, he likes to specialize in floating frames. Notice the blue shadow line around the picture frame. Being an artist himself, Bill says that he can match any color requested. I tested this statement and asked for "Provence Blue." I think he nailed it. Although, looking back, that color challenge might have been too simple. I will be more inventive next time. 
     You can test Bill's skill at matching color requests too. You will find Bill either framing or painting in Dickerson, TX. His web address and phone numbers are:

 www.bbonham.net ,

 home # (281) 309-0239, mobile # 281-748-1160.

Roses in a Chinese Jar

It's September, so coming up on the 19th will be Pearland Art League's annual juried show. Although there are many entries this year, only thirty-two can be chosen. This is one of my entries for this year.

The Red Halter

This mule was old when he arrived, which was more than twelve years ago. Everyone calls him Mr. Bill. He bits and kicks, and he is at his best when he is trying to intimidate you with his head slung low and ears held back. You can expect this behavior when you enter his pen, so I always keep a wary eye on him.
At the time of his arrival, he was wearing the red halter, which was two sizes too small. I can only paint him in somber colors. I think that it is fitting to have the long shadows of bare tree limbs painted in grays and browns arc across his face and body.   

Pansies

I planted giant pansies in the garden this year. Some measured three inches across. The white pansies were especially beautiful.

Oil Sketches of Emma

Recently, I painted oil sketches of Emma, my youngest grandchild, who is four this year.