Tuesday, December 13, 2011

kane

My last dog commission before Christmas! Painting so consistently this last week has proved to me how helpful it is to paint almost every day. So much easier to stay confident. I have enjoyed painting every one of these dogs and I hope all of the receivers of these gifts will be happy.
Kane belongs to one of my best friend's sons. This is painted on an 8 x 10" gallery wrap.

More news....This is going to be a crazy year because we have bought a lot and are building a house......with a STUDIO! Hope it will be finished this time next year. It is my dream lot because it is in the woods and on a beautiful creek. Same suburban area that I live in now. I look forward to having a place to teach once all is settled. I will have lots to juggle this year but will work hard to fit painting in.
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17 comments:

  1. Carol, I think this is my favorite of your doggies!! Love the beautiful blues with the complimentary oranges— just yummy!! Congrats on building a new home with a studio !!! You will have so much fun designing your work space. I see a new blog starting. :)

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  2. Kane is fabulous Carol! I love the color of his fur in the light.
    It very exciting news about the new house and STUDIO...so fun!!

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  3. Kane is one gorgeous dog! The colors are beautiful and make his fur glow.

    What great news about your new house and studio!! Sounds like a really exciting year!

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  4. beautifully done! i also adore the pug! your work is just wonderful! congratulations on the commissions and the new home and studio! best of luck in the new year!

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  5. Carol,
    I love your dog series, and Kane is a beauty!
    Congrats on the lot and the exciting year ahead. Woo woo!

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  6. Such exciting news for you, and you have painted this black lab so well, brought in such lovely color, this will be treasured forever and always!

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  7. Je suis heureuse que vos projets se concrétisent... C'est merveilleux.
    Je trouve que ce dernier toutou est superbe.
    Les nuances de couleurs de son pelage sont vraiment belles. Le contraste est intéressant avec le fond...
    Gros bisous à vous ma chère.

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  8. Kane might just be my favorite! Love his gorgeous coat with all those fabulous shifts!
    Yay on new house with studio for you!! And...teaching- what fun! I am so proud for you and just can't wait to see. Please do pics of the process!!

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  9. A great painting and great news! Sounds like a dream come true! I'm so happy for you! Please post pictures along the way.

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  10. Carol, I amazed at all the beautiful colors you have incorporated into Kane's coat. It makes for such richness. Wonderful work!

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  11. I think this painting of Kane is my favorite yet. I love that you put this Retriever out in the field. He is gorgeous! Congratulations on your soon-to-be new home! I have always wanted to live amongst the trees. A dream location indeed!

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  12. My first thought when I saw Kane is that this is my favorite dog painting of yours yet, and now I see that your other comments say the same. Such beautiful colors in the coat and background. Soooo excited about your new home and especially the studio, many congratulations. Will look forward to hearing about the progress this coming year.

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  13. I love this painting! Love the "hunting" background. He is so beautiful and alert. Love the blues in his coat. Beautiful!

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  14. Love your work, especially the canines!

    Kind regards,
    Chris

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