Those Black & Browns

My toy Manchester terrier had a fit when I suggested he dress up as a girl........ so a facebook friend who has a female Manchester kindly sent me some pics of her dog Kasha to use as a reference. This is sweet Kasha wearing a feathered bit as a hat. She told me also her favorite color is red. I agree she looks stunning in her scarlet accessory.

I like how the piece came out and she will be in my 2011 animal art calendar.

Obsessed lately with animals balancing bits and bobs on their heads. Teacups, feathers, cupcakes. Sometimes when I look at my pets I picture all kinds of things above their ears. Is it my imagination or do they keep looking at me out of the corners of their eyes when I'm sketching? Maybe they are nervous about what next will be perched between their ears.

A Wild Things Orchestra member is on my drawing board, along with some angels, an owl, and some Halloween witches. Not enough hours in the day!

I am also excited about the launch of a website featuring the holiday artists' group I belong to. Very cool! I will post a link as soon as we are live.

Golders