Spooky

It is a New Year and I have to come to terms with myself that my little Spooky cat won't be back again.















The last time she was here was on 27 November 2019 and she hasn't returned, which is unusual, as she always stays for the winter and in late spring she leaves for the summer and comes back when the snow returns.

I can only hope she is with my other animals which have passed over before her and is enjoying a peaceful existence.

She-Ra

Last night my dog She-Ra passed away quietly in her sleep at age 14.

I found her this morning lying beside my car as though waiting to greet me and escort me to the barn as she always did every morning. Unfortunately for me her faithful, loyal and loving spirit had already crossed over to the other side.














We will bury her later today under the elm tree at the back of the barn where she will join all my other animals who have found their final resting place in a sheltered corner of a peaceful pasture.

She may not be here in body any more, but I know her spirit will continue to roam freely as she always did.














She will be sorely missed.

Bunny - A Work in Progress

This is another painting I have developed from my sketches while on location at the Riverview Zoo.

I have was Antwerp blue behind the rabbit and will probably not do anything more to the background.

Most of the rabbit is completed; it just needs a little more detail added to the hair and the face.

A mixture of Antwerp blue and raw sienna was washed in below the rabbit to give it a base. I will have to add a few more detailed grasses and a shadow to ground him in place so he doesn't seem to be floating.

I will post this painting at a later date once it is completed.

Peter Cottontail

This is an original 5" x 7” oval, framed watercolour available for $135.00.

While at the Riverview Zoo I took photographs of a number of rabbits running loose on the grounds. They were very friendly and would often approach if you offered food to them.

I did a number of sketches while there and this is one of the paintings that I completed.

Kennel Clip

An original, 4-1/2" x 5-1/2” graphite pencil drawing, framed and is available for $125.00.

This is the fourth in a series of poodle clips.


















Most poodles are kept in a kennel clip for ease of grooming, having only their face feet and base of tail clipped right down and most of the coat clipped short, usually leaving a pom on the tail and the hair on the top of the head scissored back. Keeping the coat shorter also provides comfort in the hot weather.

This image is also available as a package of 10 cards complete with envelopes for $8.00.

English Saddle Clip

This is an original 4-1/2" x 5-1/2” graphite pencil drawing, framed is available for $125.00 by contacting the artist.

This is the other acceptable clip for adult poodles competing in conformation classes in the show ring and is called the English Saddle clip.

















It differs from the Continental clip in that there is more of a pack left to protect the hind end than just hip poms and an additional bracelet on the upper hind leg.

This image is also available as a package of 10 cards complete with envelopes for $8.00.

Thank you for coming to look at my artwork.