Stuck in Neutral

24x18" Oil on Stretched Linen
$1200

Recently, I walked into my bedroom and discovered Goldilocks...uh, I mean Anna, sleeping in my bed.  There was nothing unusual about finding my daughter napping in my bed.  As for the dog, Troy Boy, he was trying with all his might to blend into the bedcovers, as he knew very well that he was not supposed to be ON MY BED! See how his ears are flattened and his head is lowered as far as he can get it?  I love that dog.  Goldilocks, too.

The theme for the upcoming show at Quayside Gallery in Pensacola is "Stuck in Neutral."  It will be interesting to see how all the participating artists interpret that theme.  Running across a scene like this with its dramatic lighting and interesting lines, shapes and colors is...well, I count it as a gift for the taking.

Troy Boy

10x8" Oil on Linen Panel
SOLD

My cousin found Troy at an animal shelter when he was about two years old.  Sometimes we keep Troy while Mary Jo is out of town.  He is the most beautiful creature!  For some reason, he doesn't bark...ever.  He just makes a funny Scooby Doo sound as if he is trying to talk.  He is very playful and affectionate, and loves to run in our back yard, sniffing out something interesting in the grass, and rolling in it.  One of his favorite places to hang out is the crawl space under my studio.  I kind of like that.

In the reference photo (couldn't get him to sit for this painting), Troy is sitting with his back to the sunlight, which is pouring into the room, casting mahogany reflections into the shadows of his fur.