Zoe's Horse so far...

Here are a few shots of Zoe's horse portrait. I am putting it away for a few days to work on other stuff. This mare is a great subject. She has such a pretty face that painting her picture is easy so far. I've never thought about it much before but I guess there is such a thing as equine supermodels.

Larger than life cowboy boots...

This is what I am working on today. I am not used to painting this big, but enjoy the fact that painting this way does not require glasses. I am also working on a portrait I am hoping to submit to competitions this year. More on that soon.

BTW, we paid off one of my student loans today. One left to go. The relief I am feeling is surprising. It was a financial burden. We'll be in great shape as long as nothing breaks down for a few months.

500 years?... really?

It's been a while... I have been doing some postworthy stuff so far this year. I don't know why it is hard to start posting after taking a break from it for a few weeks. Anyway, I am going to start with simple short posts and try to get back into the habit of regular posts again.
I am working on a portrait commission this month. It is my first in oils. More on this to follow soon.
I bought a linen canvas for this project. It arrived today with a label that guarantees it for 500 years...

Hmmm. Really? I guess I had better keep my receipt. I wonder what the return policy will be when the cyborgs rule the earth.

Thinking about the fifties...

Here are a few reference shots from a small assignment that was set in the fifties.

Happy Thanksgiving.

A turkey portrait for the holidays.

The color is gone.

It is quiet here this week. These photos are for people who want to see the place but can't get out there right now.
The dog seems to be saying, "wow! It's great here! Let's go home now!"
The soybeans are gone. They looked great this year. The harvester left a layer of plant matter on the topsoil. Hopefully we won't have any run off.

Agricultural Portraits...

Here are a few of a series I am working on for a local company. I could paint animals all day and night. I am having some problems with a highland cow. I might switch to a Holstein just to get this over with.
I will have a turkey and a sheep up in a few days.