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Koi School...framed
I just delivered and installed this latest painting in the new owners home. Couldn't be happier with the way it transforms their room and how the frame I made matches all their black accessories from...
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Summer Blues
Completed landscape was a long journey, but I am very pleased with the result. It had many variations until I finally felt this one evolve, with the clues for the composition being right there in...
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Elliot
Just completed commission of this little cutie named Elliot. Lots of fun and challenge with all those curls, but who wants easy right...ha? Unfortunately he is sorely missed by his humans and...
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Shane's 69' El Camino
This commission was a blast to paint in that the background is taken from a 16" model artfully constructed by Shane's uncle. His uncle was also restoring the real car, and modifying it prior to his...
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Ay Chihuahua
This little guy sure has it going on with his tie and tongue hanging out the side. Used a little different technique on this smaller surface with just a rough pencil sketch underneath. I usually do a...
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Toby
This painting of Toby is a commission for Tanya and family who lost their beloved companion a few weeks ago. My granddaughters knew him and loved him as well. They attended daycare there and now go...
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Combover
I snapped this fellow in Sayulita last Feb. and thought he might look good next to Tor-Arne's chicken. I loved his beautiful colours and that jaunty comb over his eye look.9" x 12"oil on board$325 framed
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On The Rocks
Framed and ready to go, I love doing these koi fish paintings with their gorgeous colours and movement. This composition came out of my head and developed with not too many speed bumps which is nice....
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Show Time
I visited a dog show for the first time beginning of the month which happened to be held almost in my back yard. I took a few photos, then went back to my studio and sketched out this composition...
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Mrs. Maisel
I met Mrs. Maisel at the September dog show in E. St. Paul, and was instantly drawn to her. She just exuded a certain amount of cool, and did come away with a ribbon the next day. Bull terriers are...
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Goldie
I photographed these beautiful koi in a friend's pond where he raises and breeds them. This was an experiment with water soluble oils which I am encouraged with. I plan on doing some plein air work...
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Bosch
Bosch is another champion show dog which I was priviledged to paint as a result of visiting the two September dog shows. He is a Canadian CKC and American AKC champion Cavalier King Charles spaniel....
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Ad For My First Workshop
I feel honoured and excited to give this new challenge a go. Thank you to Artist Emporium for having the confidence to offer these sessions.
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Hnatiuk Gardens
This a group portrait of the fine folks from Hnatiuk Gradens as they man their booth at the E. St. Paul Market every summer Sunday afternoon. Theirs is certainly one of the busiest stands as their...
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Theia
\This little Crested Chinese pup makes me think...when Cruella met Cyndi...ha! I saw her and her owner at the E.St. Paul dog show in September and had to do a painting. Another breed I was not...
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Hommage To Nicolai Fechin
Quick sketch of a painting which I love done by Nicolai Fechin. Not quite accurate ,but tells the story. This is a technique I am going to demo at my upcoming workshop some time in February.
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Commission piece just finished of Charlie, who was a very loved and missed companion. A great looking dog who appears to have had tons of energy and personality which I hope can be felt with this...
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Max
This was a collaboration with my four year old granddaughter who snapped this reference with her dad's cell phone. She is an ardent artist who I know will appreciate this as her Christmas...
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Orkin
Orkin is my grandaughters pet cat in charge of pest control, and doing a fine job. This was a Christmas present which she requested, and here it is framed and ready to hang in it's new home. My...
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Ione"s Vase
Ione Thorkelson is a Manitoba treasure with her magnificent glass creations. This is a vase I acquired close to forty years ago and never tire admiring the pure beauty of the piece. It is perfection...
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Kim's Hat
This lovely lady was walking laps around the pool at our resort in Mexico and I was immediately struck by her beautiful unique looking hat. After the second go around, I stopped her and requested a...
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Rio
Rio was a beloved pet of a young family who are like family to me. Here she is snuggled up with her arm around pal Airah who I'm sure misses her as much as the family. This painting was done alla...
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Louie
This handsome fellow was a treasured friend missed sorely by his friend and owner. I hesitate to use the word owner here because of the special bond that existed between the two. Louie was a large,...
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Ambrosia Apples
Just framed, this painting of ambrosia apple which made some seriously delicious pie by the way, is available and looking for a new home.oil on canvas20" x 20"$750.00 framed
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Jules Bay
Decided to do a larger landscape for something a little different. Our province is blessed with over 100,000 lakes with cottage life and fishing definitely huge here. This imagined shore line is like...
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