Monday, September 14, 2009

This is Thizz....

8x10 oil on RayMar board

This is "Thizz" . A memorial piece for a friend's "first baby" as she describes him.

30 comments:

Lauren Maurer said...

Awww~ This is a beautiful painting of him!

Edward Burton said...

WONDERFUL portrait of Thizz, Sheila - great job!

Gwen Bell said...

Fantastic portrait! You've captured the intense, kind intelligence in his
eyes. I know your friend must be thrilled with this tribute!

Debra Keirce said...

Love the expression...He looks sad and peaceful all at the same time!

Tracey Clarke said...

This is really nice, Sheila. I love your use of color. Nice harmony.

L.Holm said...

It's wonderful, Sheila. Tizz looks like such a great dog. A lovely memorial for your friend.

David Larson Evans said...

Wow look at those eyes...excellent.

Mary Paquet said...

Sheila, your work with texture and line really express the kind and loving nature of this beautiful "child." I'm sure this will become a treasured possession.

Diana Marshall said...

The eyes have it, such kind intelligent eyes, lovely painting.

suzanneberry said...

this is really beautiful.perfect color composition!

Manon said...

Thizz is just stunning Sheila!!

Nina Jørgensen said...

This is cute! And I'm fine thank you, unfortunately I have not been as productive as I would have liked to be over the summer - especially when moving around and having to work so much - to be honest I can't wait to start my uni course again in two weeks and get some art going!! How are you?!

Art with Liz said...

Oh he's just gorgeous! And don't you look great as a cowboy (cowgirl?)

Autumn Leaves said...

Thizz is gorgeous!

James Parker said...

Wow, Sheila, your "Canine Canvas" just keeps getting better and better. And I'm tickled you submitted for Michelle's western challenge...you talent always holds up to any artists I've seen around. And the photo of you as dat l'il cowgirl?.....abolutely priceless!!!!!!

Angela Elledge said...

Sheila, this is a fantastic portrait. I really like seeing that little bit of bluegreen in the background and then seeing the touches of blue in Thizz's fur; very well done!!

jennifer woodburn said...

Wow - you have totally captured this one Sheila!

Krista Hasson said...

Sheila, he is stunning you captured him beautifully!

theresamillerwatercolors said...

Beautiful portrait!

Linda said...

love the expression of Thizz in the portrait, Lindax

Dana Cooper said...

Sheila, your style shines through in this painting of Thizz...great job!

Michelle said...

An amazing portrait of Thizz with such wonderful brushwork!

ArtSpot said...

Bandit wants to know when HIS portrait will be posted. He wants to be part of that rogues gallery that everyone is admiring!

Sheila, your abilities are amazing. Your use of bright colors, lively brushwork and, most of all, your intense ability to present the personality of a being through their eyes and body language is unusual as well as unique.

Bravo!

Unknown said...

Nice portrait Sheila, lovely gentle eyes.

Barbara Pask said...

Wonderful painting, what a great face. Especially love how you handled the nose.

dominique eichi said...

Wow Sheila , you have been busy . Sorry I've been busy too but could not comment on ALL your beautiful piece there are so nice including the cupcakes,

Dominic Philibert said...

Awesome painting!!!!!!! I love the expression!
Very nice!

Diane Hoeptner said...

Awesome painting, Sheila!!

Tonya Vollertsen said...

Gotta love dogs! What a great face you captured. Very interesting blog. Cheers, Tonya

artpaw said...

The eyes are lovely. Looks like you have highlights and secondary highlights here in the eyes...very nice. Great work!