Dachshunds are our life!

This is a gift for my sons' girlfriend.

She wanted one of the smaller rounds that I have left in my studio.

Hobby Lobby no longer offers these rounds, so my series with them is having to end.

I have enough left to do this for her birthday.

I'm not sure if it is finished, but I may revisit it at a later date.

He is a cream-colored dachshund, so the sepia may not be the best choice.

We also unpacked, uncovered, and separated the old Flourish sides from my equipment.

I now have 2-10ft walls in the old style, along with a 5ft wall. 

This makes a complete tent set up, great for a beginning artist doing shows.

There are also 2-10 ft walls in the newer style along with a 7ft wall.

This set includes the bottom Sta-bars with new clamps to attach them to the legs.

I'm also including the framework we built for the 7ft wall. 

I'm kind of sad to see them go, because they have been with me since 2007.

The older walls were from another artist that gave me an incredible price on them.

The newer ones came from another artist in Mississippi.

Knowing what they cost now, whew!

Dachshunds are our life! Acrylic on wood, 12 inches

Day 34 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2025

 

Stormy

Born on this day in 2013 was our first grandchild.

Archer has been an energetic part ever since.

We have watched him off and on ever since he was a baby.

He still visits frequently, staying for days while his parents are working.

We love it so much!

Happy birthday Archer!

Nine looks good on you>

Today's painting is not for sale.

This one belongs to Archer.

Every year on his birthday I paint him a painting.

Some are small, some are large.

All of them are sepia colored.

My hope is that someday he can decorate a wall with the memories that have been built in art.

Although I was going to keep them all until he got older, he has managed to get the last two of them.

He has requested paintings for the past several years.

One is a dolphin with a sea turtle, the other is a sailfish with fish ball.

He also has a rhinoceros.

This year, he requested a painting of his dog Stormy.

Happy birthday Dude!

Stormy, Acrylic on canvas, 8 x 10

Day 46 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2022

 

Dachshund a la Russo

Is it possible to be more in love with a breed of dog? I think not! While painting with the kids today at Atelier class, I painted another Russo inspired dachshund. They painted a Russo inspired Rat, Cat, Golden, and rabbit. This one looks a lot like our Tut!

Tut is named after an artist here in Alabama. Any way you look at it, they are an awesome, stubborn, smart, retaliatory, mischievous breed!

Gotta love em!

Dachshund a la Russo, Acrylic on paper, 11x15, 

Day 79 of the 100 days~100 paintings

"Don't lose my number Buddy"

Our sunsets here in Fairhope are amazing, needless to say!

Even our four legged friends take pause and watch. Painted from a photo a friend took of her own pooch while he was sitting on the rocks watching the bay. He truly is her "buddy" and she loves him very much! Painted with permission, but my painting does not even come close to doing the clouds justice!

"Don't lose my number Buddy" 10 x 20 Oil on canvas

Day 44 of the 100 days~100 paintings

Trixie Portrait

Trixie is our Double Dapple Dachshund and this portrait is of her as a puppy. She was following around the other dachshunds we have as they ran down the stairs of the gazebo. She still was a little frightened to attempt this trick and became frustrated. After several attempts to muster up her courage, she let out a big sigh and plopped down on the deck while I snapped the picture. I painted this picture while at the festival (are you seeing a trend here?) Several people asked how much for a portrait and I handed out lots of cards. If the portraits pan out, maybe the shrimp festival won't be a complete disappointment.
I am creating pet portraits for the upcoming show at Cathedral Square Gallery in November. I have done several pet portraits,but they are always for clients and I never get a good picture. Consequently, I am painting lots of animals for our show. My focus may be primarily on Dachshunds as they are what I own and are familiar with. I have access to a JR Terrier as well as chihuahuas. All are fun to paint!
Trixie Portrait (example only) watercolor 12 x 16 Not for sale
This size starts at $125.00 and up portraits can also be done in Oil or Acrylic