Getting There...

This truly has been a long "one more week". Settling into a new house, cleaning, organizing and puttering takes up a lot of time. I suppose it's all worth it in the end, because I really do love my new house ... though it still doesn't quite feel like home yet. Putting Brandy in the "art niche" helped a bit, and she seemed ok with being on display. My ever patient little friend.

I was actually able to finish two portraits over the past few months for one of my clients. A lot of drawing during lunch at work seemed about the only time (and space) I had to actually concentrate on my neglected craft (sad, I know). Max, the lab, a gift for my clients boyfriend, and what a gorgeous lab he is! The lucky guy gets to go to work with his owner every day.

Brandy prefers not to be at work with me. She isn't able to get a full days sleep with all the activity going on around her, so by the end of the day, she's fully wiped out and crabby - lazy little dog. I suppose I understand though,  I feel about the same way when I get home from work too.

More Milo Progress

Continuing on with my giant Milo portrait (whilst watching foggy olympic mens slalom in HD - wow, the fog is so ... um, crisp), I've added some heavier blocks of colour, tones and shadows. Looks like I've covered almost all of the canvas and am now ready to get down to some larger detail. This colour doesn't really reflect his true coat yet, but with more layers I will build upon that. He's really beginning to take shape though - so far so good.

After my two and half hours in front of the canvas today, I decided to take a break from the acrylic fumes, go for a walk and then continue reading my current, multi-times read (yes I re-read over, and over and over), Dean Koontz novel.

Upstairs, on the bed with Brandy, reading away in my own little world, I caught movement out of the corner of my eye. It turns out that either hubby did not close Mr. Chameleons cage door very well or the little bugger is damn smart and uses his oven mitt hands rather well. He decided to take it upon himself to exit the cage and go for a jaunt around the master bedroom, while Brandy was observing. I'll admit, it scared the hell out of me for a second to see a colourful, free-range lizard crawling up the bedspread near my face. Just a for a second mind you, he's really just a harmless little fella who thinks he's tough. Thank God I have a well behaved little dog who wouldn't dare lay a tooth on the chams. But had that been a cat or some furry creature crawling around my bedroom, I'm sure the outcome wouldn't have been as pleasant or bloodless.

I don't have a clue how long he'd been wandering, but he's been returned home now, with the cage secured (and double checked), heating up under his lamp. He really does like to come out and enjoy our company, but I'd prefer that he did it on our time, not his.

Coloured Pencil Portrait - Jaida

Beautiful Jaida, finished a few days ago. This is an 8"x10" coloured pencil piece that was an absolute pleasure to complete. 

I have been in the process of returning to 8"x10" pieces, instead of the 9"x12" pieces listed on my web site. For some reason, frames for 9"x12"s are almost non-existent now in the retail stores, and I prefer to create pieces that are ready to frame for my clients so that it is not necessary for them to go out and pay 100's of dollars for custom framing. Many of the frames that can be purchased through retail outlets are quite nice, and there is a large variety to choose from in the 8"x10" size.

It is a shame, because the 9"x12" is a really nice size, and the paper is readily available at art supply stores, but I would like to stick with a size that makes life easier for my clients. So there will be a small price adjustment to reflect the smaller size on my pricing page.

Meet Vibe - Rescue JRT

 

Hey hey! My name is Vibe, and I am a happy young girl of only one year old! I was found on a highway, and was brought into the Brampton shelter. I am very friendly and good with other dogs, EXCEPT when there is food around. I would love it if you helped me get over my food aggression and learn that there will now always be enough food,,,that I don't have to protect it anymore! I am very playful and love to play with my ball...I also understand "go get your ball" and will happily do so! I am in a home with another pooch right now and I am fine with them. I am a dive and would likely enjoy being the only dog in the house IF I had to choose... I am just a teeny tiny action package looking for a loving home! Adoption fee $200

 

Visit Vibes page for more pictures:

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=14191224

Visit Russell Rescue for more information on adoptions, JRT's in need and fostering.

www.russellrescue.org