Grommit, 8x8

"Grommit" 8x8" Pastel on sanded paper

So here is the final of the duo pet portrait! I don't usually paint portraits, but painting Grommit and Daisy have been a nice change of pace. Grommit is the more active of the two dogs which made it difficult to get a good photo of him because of his wiggles. He was also much more challenging to paint than Daisy because of all those expressive muscles on his face. Gotta get that expression right!

Daisy, 8x8

"Daisy", 8x8", Pastel on sanded paper

On a weekly basis, my daughter takes flute lessons from a very talented flutist, Phyllis Louke. Phyllis has been very instrumental (no puns here) in my daughter's progress as a musician; guiding her, challenging her, believing in her,and supporting her along her journey. And every week, while I wait for her lesson, in Phyllis's living room sits a sweet, long haired dachshund who has a very demure personality. This is Daisy. And this painting is my gift for Phyllis and for all my gratitude for her work with my daughter. Thank you Phyllis!