Saturday, March 16, 2013

Finished the Paintings before the Crazy Weekend!

I thought I'd do a quick post before leaving to start my first shift at work today.
I'm doing the double shift thing, that's what happens when someone gets sick and you manage the place.
It's a VERY busy weekend and the kennel is at full capacity, actually overflowing because it's the start of Spring Break season. But I'm fortunate because my youngest niece Lily works with me and has volunteered to come help me on both shifts. Thank God for that kid! I adore her. She will be turning 18 next month and she's been helping me since she was 9 years old. When she was little she wanted to have a REAL job and Doc told her when she could drive, she could have one. So last year when she got her own car, she kept him to his word. She has been learning all my quirks and preferences all these years and she's dog/cat crazy just like me, So I am VERY lucky.

So...... I FINALLY finished the commissioned paintings of Tyke and Fritz for Anne!!!!
She wanted Bright and Folk Art, so I layered papers and paint in turquoise and bright green.
Then I layered up the dogs.
Below are the photos of the dogs and the paintings :
TYKE
 and FRITZ
 
 I'm off to work now! Have a Great Weekend!

11 comments:

Nita Stacy said...

Oh...I love love love how these turned out!!!!! Have a great day at work with your niece. These are the best paintings you've done!

sassypackrat said...

They are so sweet!

Jan said...

Very charming! With all that great texture, they appear to be large murals on a plaster wall. something like that. Sweet!! I'll bet the people will be thrilled with these.

Unknown said...

Really fantastic and it looks like you have found your calling! I love how the little white dog is smiling in his photo. You really captured both dog personalities!

Denise said...

You definitely caught their 'look' and T is so bleepin' cute and you caught his joy...and F's more serious nature. Very nice.

carla said...

Hi!!! These are adorable!!! Love them both!!!! Your niece is a blessing!!!

yoborobo said...

They are both so cute! I love these paintings, Cindi. They make me all sorts of happy. xox!

Anonymous said...

They are both so good but I especially like the white one :-)

Have a great day even if You work that much!
Christer.

Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives said...

OMG your little pups are absolutely lively and ready to jump off the campus. The small white one looks like he has a perpetual smile! Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

I love your paintings!!!!!!

Robin Kent said...

These are great! Your art work keeps getting better and better! Terrific and what a lucky patron!

Abi said...

Awesome paintings Cindi! you've really captured their soul.