Painting Pet Portraits

A 5 x 5 inch pet portrait commission.  I love doing these small portraits of animals.  The commissioner for this puppy sent along several photos of her and in everyone there was a reluctance to pose for the camera. 

Last week, a photographer friend asked if I'd help her wrangle a Boston Terrier for a calendar photo shoot.  It's a lot of work to get dogs to sit and pose for the camera!  In this case there were two dogs, which made getting them to both sit still at the same time a challenge. We used little nibbles to entice them to sit and look straight ahead, only they get so interested in the nibbles that as soon as I tried to scoot away from their placement so that I wouldn't be in the shot, the dogs would follow.   My friend did manage to get some really good photos so all ended well but I can understand how hard it is to get good photos of animals.

Solo Sonata - Figurative Palette Knife Oil Painting

"Solo Sonata"

6 x 6 inches, Oil on Board

Available for purchase - Interested? Click here!

I might be having a senior moment; I think I've posted this painting on my blog a while back.  I painted this back in July or so from a idea that someone had given me.  I love the color of the muted green I used.  Well the painting is still available so I've decided to give Ebay a try - I hadn't been selling there in a long while so it's a test run to see how it works out.   A lot of artists had moved away from selling on Ebay because many of the old rules on how to search for something on Ebay had changed.  I think the changes hurt individual Artists because big-time sellers got top visibility on searches when a buyer was just browsing.  I had an Ebay "store" but the fees were getting complicated.

I started posting my artwork on Etsy as a result. 

Well, Ebay has been trying to get people to list on their site by giving several promotions so I've listed this painting at a fairly low start price on Ebay to experiment.  If you are looking for something special as a holiday gift, perhaps an original oil painting?  Check out Ebay - and Happy Bidding!

To check out other paintings or to contact me, visit www.JudyMackey.com

Boxer Pup Oil Painting by Judy Mackey

"Boxer with Pink Ribbon"

5 x 5 inches, Oil on board

SOLD

This was a commission from a client who wanted to me to paint her friend's Boxer puppy.  The friend had been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment and so my client asked that instead of painting dog tags to add the breast cancer symbol as a tag. 

Thank you for visiting.  If you'd like to commission a pet portrait please visit and contract me through my website:   http://www.judymackey.com/

White Towel - Female Figurative Palette Knife Painting

"White Towel"

8 x 8 inches, Oil on Raymar board

I did a series of "white towel" paintings, changing the poses slightly and the colors and sizes.  This is actually the first in the series.    If you are interested in this painting, please contact me though my website.

To see more of my paintings, stop by the Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas today, Saturday November 6th for the "Artists of Texas" reception from 1-5. I will be joining many of the other talented artists to answer any questions and talk with you more about our work.

Where Texas Finds Its Color

The Artists of Texas - Second Annual State Show

Artist Reception November 6th, 1:00-5:00 pm

Exhibit runs:  November 2 - December 31, 2010

The Dutch Art Gallery

10233 East Northwest Highway Suite 420

Dallas, Texas 75238

White Towel - Figurative Palette Knife Painting

"White Towel 3"

8 x 6 inches, Oil on Gessoed board

Available

This is actually the third in the series of "white towel" painting.  I hope to paint more and I'll be posting the other two paintings shortly.  I have my blog linked onto my facebook page so it sort of shows up double like I've posted twice there since I put a photo of my finished paintings there as well.

This Saturday, November 6, I'll be taking part in the annual group exhibit of the Artists of Texas.  If you're in the DFW area, stop by The Dutch Art Gallery in Dallas  for the reception from 1-5.

Where Texas Finds Its Color
The Artists of Texas - Second Annual State Show
Artist Reception November 6th, 1:00-5:00 pm
November 2 - December 31, 2010


The Dutch Art Gallery
10233 East Northwest Highway Suite 420
Dallas, Texas 75238
http://www.dutchartusa.com

Vase in Gray - Palette Knife Painting by Judy Mackey

"Vase in Gray"

12 x 12 x 1.5 inches, Oil on Canvas

Getting ready for a group exhibit.  I haven't decided just yet which paintings to take with me.  This might be one.  For infromation and other works please visit http://www.judymackey.com/

Angel with Lyre - Palette Knife Painting by Judy Mackey

"Angel with Lyre"

5 x 5 inches, Oil on Board

Painted with palette knife

Available

Another from my "little angel" paintings.

Angel with Trumpet - A small angel painting

"Angel with Trumpet"

5 x 5 inches, Oil on Board

Available for purchase.

I've tried my hand at another small angel painting.  I have one very favorite knife to paint with but a palette knife painting at this size requries a smaller one.  So I've been using the Langnickle J-3 for these - it still has enough flex and a good sized tip.  Still, these smaller paintings are a little difficult to paint loose and not just make it into a huge blurr.  Had to use a brush here and there to make sure the colors were where I wanted them to be.



With Love - A Floral Bouquet

"With Love"

8 x 6 inches, Oil on Board

Available for purchase, click here.

A few weeks ago, my doorbell rang and a lady delivery person asked me my name then handed me this lovely bouquet.  Full of pink roses, carnations, stocks, heathers and big yellow lilies.  Oh how I love delivered flowers  for no special occasion but just to be told "I'm thinking of you".  



House Angel Palette Knife Painting by Judy Mackey

"For Your Home"

5 x 5 inches, Oil on board, palette knife

SOLD

A Realtor friend had remembered that I'd painted several "house angels" in the past.  I was a Realtor in my past life, actually so house angels seemed an appropriate subject for me.  I had no angels to sell her as they'd all been sold so I painted this little one; the size was her request. 

I usually paint my angels a wee bit bigger than this 5 x 5 inch format - but this request got me thinking.  Maybe this smaller size might be a nice size as Christmas gifts?  What do you think of angel paintings as Christmas gifts?