Pet Painting, Cat Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting

This cat lives at our local art supply store.  My art group, Pieces of Eight, meets there each week, and we spend the morning creating, visiting, challenging.....and then have lunch together.

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 Kitty loves to interact with us, jumping in the middle of our paintings, climbing into our art bags, doing her cat thing.  Usually mid morning, she climbs into her favorite sleeping place....an artist browser.  For those of you who don't know, it is a canvas sling, much like a hammock.  That is where I snapped a photo of her, which of course, woke her up.

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Can you tell, from her expression, that she seems less than happy with me?  I think I interrupted her nap in the sun.

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Carol Schiff

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Dog Painting, Pet Portrait, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, "Forrest" 8x10" Oil

Meet Forrest, the beloved pet of Troy and Sharon.  Unfortunately, Forrest has crossed over the "rainbow bridge".  One of their friends, commissioned me to do this painting.

It is so nice to have such a loving, thoughtful friend!

Thanks for visiting my blog today.

Carol Schiff
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Dog Painting, Pet Portrait, Small Oil Painting, Daily Painting

When my cousin, Susan, posted this image of her beloved pets, I contacted her immediately for permission to paint them.  She was thrilled and today's post is the result.

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Susan adores her pets and it is obvious they adore each other.  They are truly soul mates.

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This painting is also available as a giclee print in the size of your choice here.

I really enjoyed trying to convey the love of these magnificent specimens .

Thank you for viewing my art today.

Carol Schiff
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Dog Painting, Pet Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 8x10" Oil on Canvas

My neighbor Ellen, commissioned me to do paintings of her two fur babies.

I was happy when she loved this painting.  She felt I captured his spirit well.

In some ways, it is more difficult to paint a pet, because the owner is so hyper aware of every little aspect of their beloved animal.  This little guy had hair that stood up straight on top of his head, and super long eyelashes.  The owner looked for that in the portrait, as well as all the color variations of the animal.  She pronounced it a good likeness.....whew!

Carol Schiff
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Fur Babies, Pet Portrait, Dog Painting, Daily Painting, Small Oil Painting, 14x18" Oil

When my cousin, Susan, posted this image of her beloved pets, I contacted her immediately for permission to paint them.  She was thrilled and today's post is the result.

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Susan adores her pets and it is obvious they adore each other.  They are truly soul mates.

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This painting is also available as a giclee print in the size of your choice here.

I really enjoyed trying to convey the love of these magnificent specimens .

Thank you for viewing my art today.

Custom pet portraits by Karen Tarlton dog paintings palette knife impressionism

I love painting pets for folks.

Here are a few of my recent custom orders

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Original custom oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

  Some of my favorite recent commissions!

It's always a joy to paint for you all.

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Pet Portrait, Daily Painting, "A Face to Die For" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil

Years ago, I collected commissions for pet portraits.  Eventually, I tired of painting from what were usually very bad images and drifted in other directions.  Every once in a while, I will see a puppy or kitten that I want to paint.....like this one.

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I couldn't resist that little face, or, the sunlight that was pouring in behind.

Bright Eyes,Jack Russell Terrier, by New York Impressionist Celeste Plowden

This happy boy was painted primarily with a palette knife, with just a little brush work for the eyes.

8x10 acrylic on archival canvas panel, UV varnish,

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"Ace & Jet" Original Oil Palette Knife Painting by Hallie Kohn Art

This was such a fun commission to work on from start to finish. When I went to take some pictures of these two black labs, they were so full of life and puppy energy. When my client said blue was her favorite color, I knew it was a match made in heaven and I was thrilled to incorporate such dynamic color to go with their great personalities!

20x24" on 1.5 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

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Original oil paintings pet portraits by Karen Tarlton

If you don't already know, I love to paint your pets!

Here are a few of my recent commissions and aren't they adorable?

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German Shorthair Pointer pet portrait by Judy Mackey

"Gypsy"

5" x  5", Oil on Board
I don't use the palette knife when I paint a pet portrait - though my style is usually done with the knife - this is a view of a painting painted with the brush.

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If you are interested in having your pet painted, please email me at judy@judymackey.com.  If you like my work, leave me a comment, share this blog with your friends and LIKE ME ON FACEBOOK - Thank you!!.
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Children's book, Princess Josie, illustrated with oil paintings by Karen Tarlton

Sometimes a little dog can inspire so much!

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Our children's book, "Princess Josie" is unique and doing quite well!

above is a link with a featured article in a California newspaper.

The book and the Toy Pack can also be purchased from princessjosie.com or from 3LPublishing.com. The book, by itself, can be purchased on Amazon.com.

Palette Knife Pet Portrait, "A Face to Die For" by Carol Schiff, 6x8" Oil

Years ago, I collected commissions for pet portraits.  Eventually, I tired of painting from what were usually very bad images and drifted in other directions.  Every once in a while, I will see a puppy or kitten that I want to paint.....like this one.

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I couldn't resist that little face, or, the sunlight that was pouring in behind.

"Romy" Original Oil Palette Knife Painting by Hallie Kohn Art

This painting was done for a friend who has been wanting a special painting done of her dog. I hesitate to say this, but Romy is not only adorable (soft, fluffy, mid-size, great color, curly hair etc.), she is also one of the most well-mannered dogs I've come across. Granted, she does dig in the garbage, lock herself in the car, and get herself into other assorted puppy predicaments... Well, she's a beautiful dog anyway. :)

8x10 Oil on Museum Quality Panel
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Original oil painting Pet Portrait by Karen Tarlton

Painted on commission for a collector....email me for your own custom work!

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Galleries: City Lights Gallery, Las Vegas, NV

The Arlington Arts Gallery, Arlington Virginia

Galerie Severn, New Orleans Louisiana

The Stonehenge Gallery, Montgomery Alabama, SAC's Gallery, Montgomery Alabama,

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Maggie by Ann Gorbett

Maggie

4" x 4" x 1.5"

Oil

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Waiting For Santa by Roxanne Steed

4"x4" oil on gessoed masonite artboard

"This is my wish for you; peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!"
- D.M. Dellinger



"What is that cat looking at out there...elves?" I always wondered what she saw when she stared out the window for hours! Another in my series of tiny gems this season, "Waiting For Santa" is a 4"x4" oil on gessoed masonite board, available on-line, directly from me. To purchase this work, or see other available paintings, please visit my DailyPainters.com gallery store.

*****Ongoing - Here in CT: I have three paintings juried into the Lyme Art Association "Deck The Walls" show, which runs from Dec. 10th- January 8th 2011. I am honored to be able to take part in this show with some of New England's finest painters!


And in southern CA: If you are in the San Diego area, you deserve to treat yourself to a drive up to the Keys Creek Lavender Farm in Valley Center. They have special weekend hours in their farm store this month, just one more weekend! I have five of my small paintings of the farm available there. Friday and Saturday hours are 10am to 4pm. Once you've been there, you'll wonder why you waited so long to go visit!



I'm currently taking commissions for next year - 2011- if you have a special pet, event, memorable place, that you'd like to commemorate!

The Dog Did It! by Roxanne Steed

4"x4" oil on gessoed masonite artboard

"The only mystery about the cat is why it ever decided to become a domestic animal."
-Compton MacKenzie


What is it with cats and Christmas trees? I think they delight in the notion that it's totally there for them, like their own giant toy. They climb the tree, bat off the glass ornaments, and pull bows off of packages to bat around the house like creatures possessed! And of course as aggravating as it can be, it's as funny as ever. Just try to scold a cat....she'll give you a look all wide-eyed and innocent.....trying to assure you that "The dog did it!" Of course........ there is no dog in the house.

To purchase this work, or see other available paintings, please visit my DailyPainters.com gallery store.

*****Here in CT: Also- some very exciting news: I just found out I have three paintings juried into the Lyme Art Association "Deck The Walls" show, opening today (Friday, Dec. 10th, 2010). Please join us at the opening reception from 5-7pm. I am honored to be able to take part in this show with some of New England's finest painters!
I sure hope to see you there this evening!!!!

And in southern CA: If you are in the San Diego area, you deserve to treat yourself to a drive up to the Keys Creek Lavender Farm in Valley Center. They have special weekend hours in their farm store, for the next two weekends. I have five of my small paintings of the farm available there. Friday and Saturday hours are 10am to 4pm. Once you've been there, you'll wonder why you waited so long to go visit!

I'm currently taking commissions for next year - 2011- if you have a special pet, event, memorable place, that you'd like to commemorate!

Welcome to my latest new subscribers! I do hope you enjoy the paintings, photos & stories! I always love hearing comments from my readers!!

Basking Buddy (sold) by Roxanne Steed

4"x4" oil on gessoed masonite artboard

"In order to maintain a well-balanced perspective, the person who has a dog to worship him should also have a cat to ignore him."
- Peterborough Examiner


My mother-in-law is 'owned' by a cat named "Buddy". He is one of those rare 'dog-like' cats that seems to worship his humans...he evens smiles! No I'm not kidding, seeing a grinning cat is a bit unsettling, but it is a humorous look! What he does do best if there's not a lap to make himself comfortable in, this (ahem) robust fellow is out on the back porch basking in the sunlight. I was thinking about that today with the bright sun coming into my studio, how the light bends around the cat body and catches in the ripples of hair. Buddy is a buff-colored peach ginger cat (like a very pale shade of orange sherbet). But the cool shadows of the porch make a warm shadow shape down his back, as the sunlight outside rims his upper body. Do cat's know instinctively how good they look sitting in the sun?

"Basking Buddy" is a tiny gem, 4"x4" (perfect gift size)! To see this & other available works, please visit my DailyPainters.com gallery store.

I'm currently taking commissions for next year - 2011- if you have a special pet, event, memorable place, that you'd like to commemorate! Please email me: roxannesteed@gmail.com