Blitz the Boxer

Julie created this lovely portrait of Blitz the Boxer as a wedding gift. She really did a wonderful job!!!

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The glass she used for the sky and the landscape was just beautiful. Blitz himself is simply stunning. From the photo below, I'd say that her portait looks just like him!!

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Very nicely done, Julie!!!!!

Kate's First Project - Portrait of Pooh

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This is Kate's first project. An exquisite portrait of her first horse, Pooh. She did an outstanding job, capturing the details of the horse's expression. Also, she managed to recreate the precise details of the bridle and reins. The picture really doesn't do this one justice at all. It is BEAUTIFUL!!

Nicely done, Kate!!

Deborah's Portrait of Robbie and Josh

The photo doesn't do it justice, but you can always come by the Studio to see it in person!!


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Deborah has really out done herself again. This is a beautifully executed portrait of her sons Josh and Robbie.

Way to go, Deborah!!

Deborah's Portrait of Steven

Deborah created a portrait of her oldest son for her second project. This is absolutely amazing. I had my doubts about a black and white stained glass piece initially. I told her if she could see it, then go for it!!

I think she nailed it!! Of course, the photo does it no justice at all. The panel is fabulous. Right down to the woodgrain texture she captured on the logs. WOW!!

Portrait of Ali and Rose (Rocky, too!)

Trisha Herring of NiteStar Australian Shepherds (http://www.nitestar.net/) has been one of my staunchest supporters over the years. She has commissioned me to do portraits of three of her dogs . . . so far :-) !! She also saw fit to let me have two of her beautiful girls, Peggy Lee and Callie.

The first portrait Trisha commissioned was of her "heart dog", A-BISS AKC/ASCA Ch NiteStar's Eye of the Tiger, "Rocky" . Here are some photos of that first portrait (my first dog portrait!).





















Here is a comparison of the portrait to the photograph:









Earlier this year, Trisha's husband commissioned me to do a portrait of Trisha's two foundation bitches. Rose and Ali also happen to be the mothers of my two girls, Peggy Lee and Callie. Following are the photos and drawings I used to work up the pattern for the stained glass panel.

ASCA/AKC Ch Navarro's LoveStory of NiteStar, STDs, RS-N, GS-N, JS-N, NAC, NJC, NGC, DNA-CP, "Ali"




















Hall Of Fame and ROMX-I, A-Ch Woodstock's Color Me "Rose" STDs, DNA-CP
















The drawing used to make the stained glass pattern:

Here is the completed portrait. Everyone who saw it in the studio thought it was a portrait of Peggy Lee and Callie . . . they are indeed chips off the old block!!

Deborah's Portrait of Koz

Here's Deborah's latest masterpiece! It is a portrait of her friend's dog, Koz. Her friend was thrilled to receive such a special gift.









As usual, the photo doesn't do it justice. She captured every detail of Koz's expression, right down to the pupils of his eyes and his nostrils, and the shadow on his tongue. I think he looks like he is smiling.

Way to go, Deborah. You did a FANTASTIC job on this one!

Elaine's Dog Portraits

A BLAST FROM THE PAST!!

I was thrilled to hear that my dear friend from almost 15 years ago has revived her art career. She is doing some fascinating work with dog portraits in colored pencil. Check it out!
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The following are portraits of her dogs, Diesel and Tank.

I love how she has captured the textures and expressions.

Elaine is currently accepting commissions. If you want to immortalize your cherished companion, just email me at ksmoore@mindspring.com, and I'll hook you up!