Mocha

While at the 2012 Pet Expo in Charlotte I painted this beautiful shepherd mix named Mocha. I cropped in close to capture his strong features. I started with a quick sketch as shown.

Mocha, pastel

Preliminary sketch

Resting In The Mist

This is the third piece from the Cumberland Rec area of TN near Chattanooga. It is a beautiful little setting I found on my second trip to Greeter Falls. This lies above the main falls and I just loved the deep rich colors where the water covers the rock. It is 24 x 30, oil on canvas.

Resting In The Mist, 24 x 30, oil

Mac in pastel

This is a little Corgie/shepherd looking rascal we own. This dog can jump straight up in the air from a sitting position. I combined a pose with him smiling with one in late afternoon sun to increase the contrast. Enjoy.

Mac, pastel

Note Cards

I've been selling products on CafePress for a while, but these are the first birds available. These elegant note cards are perfect for a special thanks or greeting. Just go to cafepress.com/stanfordworks to order. Thanks!

Goldfinch, pastel

Titmouse in Gold, pastel

New works from the mountain waterways

These pieces have been in the works for a while and pretty close to completion. They are from a beautiful stretch of water outside Brevard, NC. A third is in progress and will follow these when ready. Enjoy.

Davidson's Headwaters, 18 x 36, oil

Travelers, 24 x 48, oil

Dillon

This dog belongs to a friend in Black Mountain. It is a Sheltie-Papillon cross-breed. A Sheltion as my friend calls it.  Enjoy.

Dillon. pastel

Titmouse In Gold

These wonderful little birds live all around my house. There is a dogwood tree just outside my kitchen window with bird feeders so I see quite a variety. This is pastel on Rives BFK printmaking paper, 10 x 11.

Titmouse In Gold, 10 x 11, pastel, $150