Sassy

I have always wanted to have a dog named Sassy. Especially since Sassy reminds me of my Rat Terrier Roxy, I very much enjoyed painting this portrait!

Petey & Lucy

Happy Halloween!

I have never found owls of any kind to be "spooky". I think they are intriguing & can be quite cute. I have also never cared for the spookier side of Halloween. This is my idea of festive; A study of the Great Horned Owl with a little whimsy in honor of a fun & happy Halloween.

Dudley

Dudley's name captures his character in the perfect way, therefore, with this painting I was challenged to do the same. The picture used for the painting was taken when he was a pup, & I think I most enjoyed studying his sweet puppy eyes. He is now the charming & wise age of 4, & is just as sweet. After spending so much time with just his photo, I really loved seeing him & his family this weekend.

Beebo!

Finally I can post Beebo! Beebo was painted as a surprise gift for my friend's birthday & his wife & I have been anxiously awaiting the surprise! Beebo is a yellow lab who is approaching a year old, & has long ago grown out of this captured puppy moment. He now weighs around 65lbs. but is a big sweetheart. He has been staying with us this week while our friends are on vacation & celebrating the big b-day. I'm sure if Beebo could, he would say "Happy Birthday, Dad!"

Art for the Gulf . A portion of each print price is a donation!

20% of the proceeds from every print sold will go to The National Fish & Wildlife Foundation's
Gulf Response to help fund their healing, housing, feeding & much more for these animals endangered by the oil spill.
Buying a print is buying time & energy for the multi faceted strategy of the NFWF Gulf Response which will ensure the best possible health & longevity of the many species that inhabit & migrate to the affected area.

Gulf Coast Series . alligator

This creature actually terrifies me, although I greatly appreciate its beauty! I enjoyed painting it very much, however doing my research for this painting was hard, as I was disturbed by most images!

Gulf Coast Series . blue crab

Third in the Gulf Coast Series is the Blue Crab; A special little creature to many people I know, & quite beautiful, in it's own way!

Gulf Coast Series . red snapper

Gulf Coast Series . loggerhead sea turtle

One of the many species in the Gulf that is being hurt by the oil spill.
This painting is the first in a series, created to inspire & support the efforts on the Gulf Coast.

Lola Cupcake

Lola is a teacup Pomeranian who I know is very pampered & I imagine isn't on the ground much, but when she is, she has a bell on so she can be found when she gets lost inside a shoe or something. Adorable!

Lulu's Next Appearance

I can't wait to paint this one! Stay tuned!....

New Art Coming Soon!

I know some of you have been patiently waiting for my soon to come art pieces. Thanks for waiting! Things will begin being posted as soon as tomorrow!

An Afternoon with Belle & Roxy

Both of these dogs pretend that they don't pose for me, but I think they do.

Perching Roxy

To get a better view to the outdoors, Roxy found her very own spot.

Graphic Design

Here is a look at the logo design for southern Belle which appears on my business cards. The silhouette is of my Belle, the black Lab.

What is southern Belle

To begin, Belle is our beloved Black Lab. Her Southern name is a daily reminder(& often by-the-minute reminder-because she's a wonderful mess) of our southern home. Anyone who has ever had a pup friend knows how special they are. My art project celebrates just that in a contemporary way. With a snapshot of your pooch, I'll create an art piece that captures how special he or she is.