10/07/2025
Here is my newest watercolor painting, a gift from long-distance friends to celebrate this sweet pup, Remy Linda. Thank you for trusting me with; it an honor to paint her. Each dog portrait is a new challenge and joy, and I’m proud of this one. She was full of contrasts: I wanted warmth throughout but a cool undertone on the shadow-y side; long individual hairs at her top but clouds of soft curls along her chest; a big wet tongue front and center but her eyes to remain the focus. I aimed for a soft, playful, character with a mischievous glint to her eyes.
And for the watercolor folks out there - I used burnt sienna light, French ochre, pthalo turquoise, neutral tint, potter’s pink (my new favorite color), and a dash of imperial purple & ultramarine blue for her nose.