Patty's Dogs

This was one of the most fun paintings I have ever done. These are my little girls and they turned out just so cute! Sissy is the laying down dog and Sasha is sitting. Sasha's eyes were so hard to do because she has a beady pupil and piercing eyes that really distracted from the whole painting so I had to tone them down alot. I did this in acrylics which is a first for me. Normally, I will always grab the oils. I really enjoyed the acrylics and may have to do more with them.

Jerry Yarnell Workshop

I've wanted to attend a Jerry Yarnell workshop for a long time now, but never could afford the cost. This year I decided I was going to do it.
Last week I attended and will never forget the experience. Jerry is such a magical painter and an inspiration. I learned allot and plan to paint and paint and paint.
Here is the painting we did in the workshop. I love it!

Waterfall Contest Entry

Darrell Crow is sponsoring a contest for original waterfall paintings. I always love a challenge and decided to enter. I always have a vision running around in my head. I just have trouble getting it on the canvas. This painting took me many trial and errors to get it to my liking. Just as I expected, it turned out nothing like the vision in my head. Maybe I will have time to complete another before the contest ends.

Went To the Fair

I decided to take a few paintings and scratch art items to the fair this year. I wanst' expecting much but I did get a few blue ribbons. At least that told me I was doing ok.
What made me the happiest though was that I took a painting that my mom did. She never entered any of her paintings in shows and she was a very accomplished painter. Her barn painting won a first place ribbon. She would have been very proud.
This is her blue riboon painting.