Commissioned Ornament - Abby, black Pug

Here is another ornament...a sweet little black pug named Abby!

Finished varnished piece-Pls note, the color of this photo is off on my monitor.
The green background should all be a mossy mint green, not lime. Hope it shows better for you!

Commissioned Ornament- Lily, Blue Picardy Spaniel

Now that all ornaments have been received and unwrapped, I can post a few "in progress" pics. I tried to remember to take them...but wasn't always successful!

Here is Lily, Blue Picardy Spaniel...

Quick brush sketch to get in proportion and some details

Adding block color

Building detail

Almost done...

Final ornament before I added the varnish...while it looks better, it is super difficult to photograph!

Happy Christmas!

Ornaments galore...

...but they're still a secret!

Finishing up a number of Christmas commissions so I can't reveal them right now....but here is a peek at the ones I can show you...

Mustang Momma Ornament

This is a momma and baby ornament...protective mare with her cheeky foal....on opposite side, is handlettered "Peace"
Colours are a pale sage green, burnt orange and olive green accented with gold.
Ornament is approx 4" long

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$39.99 plus .01 cent shipping to Canada or USA (regular mail only)
Offer good up until December 8th 2014.
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More Ornaments

A few more ornaments to post...

Love the Labs Christmas Ornament

This is a lovely ornament for any lab owners out there....and I know, I know, next time I have to include a chocolate!
Ornament is approx 4" long

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Ol' Blue Eyes Christmas Ornament

This is actually the first ornament I painted last year and its looking to find a home on someone's Christmas Tree! Chestnut pinto with blue eyes, muted christmas colors.
Ornament is approx 4" long

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Ornament Sale

I have a number of commissioned ornaments in progress and have not been able to paint too many others...but I do still have a few ready to go under someone tree or in their stocking for this Christmas...

Mistletoe Pups Christmas Ornament

A pair of playful pups "kiss" under the mistletoe! This is an original, hand painted wooden (turned) ornament, with "Love" hand lettered on opposite side. Ornament is approx 4" long

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Friesian Christmas Ornament

This beauty is still available! Gorgeous Friesian with teal, lime green and silver accents. This is an original, hand painted wooden (turned) ornament, with "Glory" hand lettered on opposite side,
Ornament measures approx. 4" long

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Sleeping Foal Christmas Ornament

On one side, this sweet, sleepy foal lies in a straw bed, and hand lettered on the other is "Glad Tidings" This is a hand painted, original wooden (turned) ornament, accented in Christmas reds and green with a sparkle of gold. Ornament measures approx. 3.75" long.

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Ornament-Friesian Horse

Here is a WoW! colour combination; teals/greens/purples and blacks with one very handsome animal!

Friesian portrait, hand painted on wooden turned ornament, with "Glory" hand lettered on opposite side.

$48.00 (Shipping is included via regular mail)
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Ornaments Available

I've got some ornaments that are looking to brighten someone's tree this Christmas...will be posting them as the days go on.

Sleepy foal in a straw bed, hand painted on wooden turned ornament, with "Glad Tidings" hand lettered on opposite side.

$48.00 (Shipping is included via regular mail)
Credit card via Paypal or Square  or Interac Transfer accepted

Contact me if interested 

Back from Schomberg

Back from Schomberg Street Gallery and it was a lovely show. A lot of wonderful artists and a pretty fair turn out of people. Although it was kinda overcast (sunbeams would have been better) Mother Nature did allow us to stay dry and it didn't rain!

Met some interesting people and other artists, and stopped by to say "hi" to a few I've shown with before: Linda Shantz, Darlene Winfield and Robert Mcaffee.  Also met and chatted with my "booth neighbour," Robert Magee and found out that we are neighbours...literally! He is a fellow Burlingtonian!

Fingers crossed,  I will be able to return next year; Hope to see you then :-)

P.S. I do have a few ornaments left from the show and I will be posting them in the coming week...if anyone is interested in some early Christmas shopping!

Another view...

Another "ornamental" view.....
Just need to add the ribbon and they are set to go!

Ornament Sneek Peek

Here is a sampling from new bunch of hand painted ornaments that will be going to the Schomberg Street Gallery on Sunday. 

If you are in the Schomberg area on Sunday, do drop by! 45 artists taking part, some wonderful works...If you cant get there, but must have an ornament.....no problem, email me animalartist@justagallery.com and I can arrange to paint another for you!

"Heartland Heavies"
Graphite on acid-free rag paper

Getting a few new pieces ready to go for the Schomberg Street Gallery, but just saw that I never posted this one, finished-- "Heartland Heavies"
It will be available at the SSG as well, beautifully framed in charcoal and white with an antiqued silver finished frame; stop by and say 'Hi!' if you're in the area :-)

Around the corner....it's coming!

And if you want a very special gift for a special someone for that special season, email me for more info; I am now booking orders :-)

The following is "Tiffany"
I remembered to take some progress pics this time :-)
Thanks to our friends at Beattie Animal Hospital for the recommendation!

New CKC CHAMPION Brighthope Power Point!

We have 2 beautiful Blue Picardy Spaniels that make up part of our family. The "Baby" (now 3.5yrs old) is Dax and this weekend he finished up his Canadian Championship at the Kilbride Kennel Club Show in Milton!
We don't show very much but have a good time when we do, alongside breeder Vicki Duncan and crew. Dax picked up his final 2 points on Saturday but lost Best of Breed to his Daddy, Ciron, who was in the ring for his final appearence at the age of 9. On Sunday Dax totally surprised his handler (me!) and and took Best of Breed over the handsome Dapper ... we didn't do anything in group, but we were one tired dog and handler combination ;-)
P.S. Don't know why my eyes are shut...probably praying LOL!

Dax asking "Did I do good, did I? Huh, did I?"

Polo For Heart 2014

Me being very silly :-P

Back from Polo for Heart and and tired! What a weekend :-)

I cant say enough about this beautiful event; top notch grounds and polo playing, smoothly run event, juicy and tasty burgers from the Lions Foundation and a happy Mother Nature who provided us with a gorgeous, sunny weekend!

Kudos and Thanks yous go out to Darlene Winfield for all her hard and efficient work in organizing the Art Walk and for letting me be a part of it (I hope to be back next year!)
Our space was light and airy with plenty of room for displays and spectators  alike. My fellow artists were friendly and helpful and together had a nice variety of work to present to the public. Please check out their sites!

Darlene Winfield              www.darlenejwinfieldart.com
Anna Whitmore                www.annawhitmore.ca
Karola Steinbrecher          www.karola.ca
Louise Garin                     www.louisegarin.com
Helen Hermanns               turtlehollow@explornet.com
Brigitte Granton                www.brigittegranton.com
Robert Cathcart                 www.robertcathcart.com

If you have a chance to get out to be part of the festivities next year, by all means go! Fun time :-D

Beautiful and colourful ponies!

Pinto butts!

Hats, hats...

..and more hats! This one is by Relhok

Polo 101 - stroke demonstrations

Micki the pony

Mounted Police open the matches

Resting ponies

Truckin' right along....

Getting work ready and a commission ongoing...here's a little update on a draft horse pencil piece that will be available at Polo for Heart in Toronto, ON next weekend.

Remember this One...?

Remember this one? Finished it!

Pencil is just as demanding as colour, if not more...sure made the brain work in assessing values and textures to create mass and form. And I'm still not sure about the back leg. It had a hit of sunshine on it, but may be a little too floaty right now...

Other than that, this piece needs a name and I am completely blank...suggestions anyone :-) ?

Busy, Busy Busy....

Here is a little peek at something new on the drawing board...I have been juggling artwork between getting a few new pieces finished for Polo for Heart and some commissions....just not enough hours in the day! Will try to post again soon, with some finished work, and the final canine pencil piece I posted a few months ago :-)

2014 Polo for Heart Artist Walk

Very excited to announce that I will be part of the Artists Walk at this year's Polo for Heart Event...and have been very busy creating new pieces to display. I will try to give some 'sneek peeks' once they're done.

The event is in its 35th year and benefits the Heart and Stroke Association. It is a wonderful event with fabulous polo! If you attend, make sure you check us out at the Art Walk under the tents! Tickets for general admission can be purchased through the Polo for Heart website
Oh, and although the dress is casually elegant, I don't think I will be as dashing as the lovely ladies shown above!

More Pencil Scribbles

Slowly but surely, continuing on with my pencil drawing....

Pencil Scribbles

Busy and cold month!

I did manage to get some time at the drawing board and have started on a pencil piece. There are so many great pencil artists out there to draw (pardon the pun) inspiration from, I wanted to give it a go...here it is so far.

Sorry about the vacant eyes-they won"t stay like that!