"Jack's Pub" and "Tally Ho! Fox Hunting!" Latest paintings.

Last post for January. 

Two new paintings and another almost finished. Mr Fox was 

sold within two days of listing him. That's always a good sign.

"Jack's Pub"
8 x 10 inches

A small piece of Colonial-style art. Naive, impressionist, and country-decorative.

"Tally Ho! Fox Hunting!"
20 x 24 inches

Mr Fox hasn't acknowledged that they banned hunting in the UK a couple of years ago. He knows the ban has so many loopholes that you can hardly tell the difference. That look in his eye says he has some ideas of his own. And he's doing it without a hound or a horse in sight.

See you in February.

Some New Paintings To Round Out 2019

And what a year it's been. So very happy to see the back of it. My mood has been improving the closer we get to 2020. Not that 2020 will be particularly kind to me...but it will be fair. This is the year of a Very Big Birthday. I'll leave it to you to guess which one. As young as you feel, yes? Well, I felt around 90 for most of 2019. Today I'm back to being my forever-and-ever 38, which is a nice age - youthful enough to still enjoy everything. Wise enough not to try.

These paintings were just little asides. I wanted to paint a floral picture, but I wanted to do a vintage-style folk picture, and I really wanted to do a wild seascape. So I painted them more or less at the same time. I mentioned them to you in my last blog. Don't try this at home unless you're a very patient person.

"Early Bird"

"The Shepherdess"

"Can You See Me?"

I intend to lie low for the next 7 days. No visitors to speak of, just family. And the heat has let up, which is wonderful. Enjoy your holidays. See you in the New Year.

Roz's Whimsical Fine Art - Drunken Cows at Etsy

Roz is a fine artist with a whimsical view. She paints everything - kids, landscapes, fish, cows, cowboys, roosters, and on and on. I imagine her getting up each morning daydreaming about the subject of the day. How does she decide? I've featured just one here, since my picture loss fiasco, but there are dozens of others to be seen at both her Etsy store and her blog.

Check Roz out - grab a coffee and prepare to spend a bit of time looking - at Drunken Cows at Etsy . Congratulations, Roz. You deserve your success!

Have a lovely fall weekend. I don't mind the rain and chilly winds up here. It's perfect weather for beginning both hybernation and the hockey season. Go Leafs!

Tanya Bond, Irish Artist at Etsy

Tanya Bond is an Irish artist at Etsy who works mostly in oil pastels. She has everything from ACEOs and full size canvases, to prints, at her store, and a huge array of subject matter, not only sweet babies like these. But you know what a pushover I am for animals, so I had to bring you these today.











And this last image is perfect for the season, isn't it?

Check out all of Tanya's wonderful art at her Etsy Store

Ron Krajewski's Dog Art Studio at Etsy, and Hugs for Eric

The following art is by Ron Krajewski at Dog Art Studio at Etsy. Ron's a very talented artist who simply loves animals. I envy his skill, because I would paint these subjects all day if I could, but the spark for creating such beautiful, real creatures is beyond me, although I've tried. You'll notice that I snuck the raccoon in. Gotta love raccoons.











Ron offers original paintings and prints of his work at his shop at Etsy in all price ranges, and there definitely will be something there that you'll want. In addition, he paints custom portraits, a delightful opportunity for you to display your best (furry) friend. Check Ron out at Dog Art Studio at Etsy.

As I was working here this morning, I was thinking a lot about Kit Courteney's dog, Eric, who hasn't been well, although things seem to be looking up for him today. Consider this blog a little Get-Well card from all your buddies, Eric. Hugs from all of us!



I've urged you before to click on the Animal Rescue Site button. Each free click guarantees .6 of a bowl of food to a rescued animal through their sponsorship program, and those clicks really add up!

The site is really interesting to animal lovers, and I came across this yesterday. These are T-Shirts, the almost three-dimensional kind. These would make great gifts for dog and cat lovers who want to make a bold statement.




Go on, go to that big purple paw button at the side, and click it now. Gotta love our animals...