This is the first time that I have painted one of my own dogs. Her face was calling me to paint it.

I share this as often as I can to encourage not only new artists but anyone taking on new endeavors. There is a huge difference between where I started and where I am now. Just have patience, believe in yourself and keep going!

This was my postcard art donation for the Postcard Art Exhibit 2024. He is 6" x 4"

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I'm sharing a few of my older paintings while I wait for permission to share more of the recent ones.

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Work has begun....
Stay tuned for the finished piece!

These were painted as donations for an animal charity in Minnesota. They were included in calendars to raise money.

Another cutie to share!

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"Be good to yourself,
Be good to others, and I hope to see you at an easel real soon."
~Cinnamon Cooney, The Art Sherpa

I have almost as much fun painting a dog as getting to meet and play with them. Almost....

I have been struggling with a block recently, but I finally had a breakthrough. I just finished this fellow.

My pack trying on Christmas jammies!