Porcelain Ball- Sierra

Another porcelain ornament, this is a husky named Sierra
and, nope, I didn't draw her funny :-)
This girl had an injury when she was a puppy which
permanently damaged her facial nerve and left her
with a perpetual grin and half wink!

Abbey-Porcelain Ornament

And here's sweet, crazy little Abbey!

Trio Complete

And last, but certainly not least, is JERSEY.
I've also included a shot of the three together, a lovely group!

Trio...#2

And next we have DEXTER....

Trio #1

Following with more porcelain pieces...
this was a series of three commissioned dogs.
Here is, MILLER, a Springer Spaniel...

Porcelain Star Tuxedo Cat

Porcelain star ornament, painted then "baked"

One of my first, a lovely tuxedo boy from 2011!

Ornament October!

Trying something new...Tomorrow will be the start of "Ornament October" where I will be showcasing a different hand painted ornament every day, for the next 31 days....

Some will be previously commissioned pieces while others will be available for purchase.

If you're interested in purchasing or commissioning one, message me or email pencilnpaints@gmail.com

Happy Valentines Day

Here's some exciting news...my design with the Trail of Painted Ponies Figurines has been released! Hope you enjoy it--Happy Valentines Day!!

Commissioned Ornament - St. Bernard Girls!

Here are the lovely Rudi and Kush....

Brush sketch of Kush....

Building blocks of colour....

Refining details, both visual and personality wise!

Final pieces!

Commissioned Ornament - Daila and Dudley

For all you cat lovers ... :-)

Rough sketches..Daila (L) Dudley (R)

Progressing....

Just about there....

Sorry about Daila's...got too into it and forgot to take more progress shots!

Final details added...

All done painting, now off to be varnished!

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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