Limited Edition Print of Nigel Buggers Painting

Nigel
© 2009 Kathleen Coy

Tomorrow (Dec 31) is the last day for A Place to Bark dog rescue to raise funds to meet their matching grant. Info here: http://www.aplacetobark.blogspot.com/
I'm donating 50% of each Nigel Buggers print sold to the cause. So with your order, you're making a 20 dollar donation to A Place to Bark (doubled with matching grant by the 31st) AND owning a gorgeous, museum quality print of my painting of the infamous Nigel for 20 dollars!!!

Here is a link to purchase:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270499021177

Wishing everyone a wonderful 2010! I'm working on some paintings that I'm really excited about, and I can't wait to share another year of art with you.

Much love,

Warmest Wishes...

...to all this holiday season. Thank you for your support, comments, and friendship over the last year. I look forward to sharing an exciting new year of art and creativity with you.

Wishing you much love and many blessings now and in 2010,

Twix the Dachshund's portrait is finished

"Twix" 10 x 10" acrylic on canvas
© 2009 Kathleen Coy

Here is the finished portrait of Twix the little red Dachshund. The portrait is a surprise Christmas present for her daddy. I can't wait to hear about his reaction!

Here are a few photos of the progress -

The reference photo:

Sketch on the canvas:

Laying down the background colors:

Love that little red ear!

More work on her face:

And once again, the final portrait:

What a little sweetie! I'm really happy with how this turned out. The collar was especially fun to paint! I hope her daddy likes it!