Thursday, April 16, 2009

English Bulldog


"English Bull"
5 x 5 inches, Oil on Board
I've been getting ready for Saturday's exhibit at Grapevine's Palace Theater. I love putting paintings into frames. Some frames really make paintings come alive! I had ordered a bunch of 5 x 5 inch frames from an online company which sells beautiful pre-made frames made from their "left overs" - so you don't get to chose what you get - it's like opening a Christmas present. One of these frames was a super wide one, almost 6 inches with the opening for a 5 x 5 painting. I'm calling it the monster frame. Well whaddya know - the last painting I did, San Biagio, looks like a jewel in it!
So, it's been Happy Framing these past few days.

6 comments:

Archie and Melissa said...

hi judy!
oh he is fabulous!

your frames sound amazing!

i am excited to hear all about your exhibit!

xoxoxo
melissa

Carol Horzempa said...

Judy - I love your cropping and loose painterly brushstrokes!

I would love to know where you get thoes wonderful frames.

Manon said...

I love the Bulldog Judy! They're such a great breed to paint!!
Your new frames sound fantastic! I've never framed anything by myself so kudos to you!

Unknown said...

I love this close crop!!!!

Do you minding sharing the company you get these frames from?
hugs,
s

Edward Burton said...

Wonderful painting, Judy - I love the way you cropped it.

Gwen Bell said...

Wonderful painting! Bulldogs have such expressive eyes and you really caught that.

Please tell us all where you get the frames!