Kitten.

I recently did a portrait of a cat! I love the colors, how the picture gave contrast, good shapes and the movement for an alla prima type painting. This cat was my sister's friends cat and she grew up with this cute feline!
I told her I want to paint her picture that she took, I than produced it. I sent a picture to my sister to show her what she thought about it. She enjoyed it but she told me that her cat died not that long ago. I felt horrible but I turned that emotion around and wanted to give this painting to her. My sister supported me by buying the painting to give to her, which was a blessing.
It was an amazing experience. 
Produce random painting and bless someone else's life. 
She said she was thrilled to get the surprise package! I hope she enjoys!

original

alla prima painting (better in person)

All five 4x6 boards were featured at the Muskegon Postcard Salon Feb. 3rd!

Lab

oil painting on wood

Owl

Giraffe

French Bulldog

Moose

Alla Prima Skull

I recently painted an owl skull for a birthday present for a very special person. This was a challenge for me because I rarely even do dark items. Plus I haven't drawn a skull since my first year of college in life drawing. I was really pleased how it came out. The whole piece is the owl skull (off centered) with dark bats in the background. The bats are intentionally hidden so they are very hard to see from a picture. 

Duck

Sparrow

Bird

Ottis the Otter

Murphy

Fish!

Rabbit

Hello Deer!