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| Some experimenting going on! This is a LONG way from finished. And I know I will be doing many more renditions of this wonderful dog. I have about thirty photos of her, all different, all full of life and humor. Her owner recently requested a commission of Miss P., and I accepted with great enthusiasm. This Westie has such personality, such character, it is amazing! She and her owner [a watercolor painter and teacher] both seize life, and savor every morsel. I find I am being pulled out of my usual approach to painting, exploring ways to express this joy in living. |
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| This is another painting I started late last week. I thought I would re-visit one of my earlier paintings [below] but this is as far as I got. Miss P. is so much more compelling. |
I believe I am going through another growth phase, always hard, but the results are great. With painting, I am being pulled out my usual ways, trying to really express some strong emotion in my work.
With riding, I have also taken some steps forward. I have always preferred at least a bit of control. As a result, I have done almost all my riding in the ring. But Sunday, two of my neighbors made me an offer I couldn't refuse. They saw me heading home from a walk with Maggie, and said - go home, change, throw a saddle on Bruno - we're going in the park. So I did! Thanks to their wonderful companionship, I was so comfortable riding him into the "unknown". Yesterday, I took him out on the trails solo! And I got the feeling from Bruno that he loved it, and wanted to keep on going.
A very strange thing happened yesterday. I woke up, went into the kitchen, and found the chinchilla cage OPEN! ... and one was missing. I quickly shut the window [if he got out, he was a goner], put the cat in the bedroom, and Maggie outside. Maggie had been lying, staring at one of the sofas, so I was fairly sure the chin was under it. After a rousing, merry chase, I caught him, and put him safely back in the cage. The question is - how did the cage door open? I now have a large safety clip on the door. Never a dull moment!!!
Thank you so much for visiting!
I can imagine you chasing the chin! :) I am so happy that you and Bruno had such a lovely time. And for your new approach to painting... I love it! I can't wait to see how you proceed with Miss P.
ReplyDeleteI love the painting of the geese on your header.
ReplyDeleteLovely paintings on your blog,I look forward to checking back in .
We think you 'feel' what you paint,,, because we 'feel ' what you share with us,, and there is definately feeling!
ReplyDeleteMommy used to ride her horse in the trails in the woods,, across creeks, and deer darting in front of her. She said her horse loved to ride in adventurous areas,, I bet Bruno does too,, And were so happy you found the little fuzz ball!
love
tweedles
Hi Kathryn,
ReplyDeleteYou don't suppose chin could have opened the cage do you? Glad you were able to catch him.
I have always loved horses, yours is so beautiful...
I love this Westie... I can't wait to see the completion, you have already captured a westie's expression.
And I love your other painting is stunning..
Thank you so much for coming over and leaving such a kind note.
blessings,
Penny
Gorgeous flower Kathryn!! And the doggy is going to be too cute :0). Irina
ReplyDeleteGlad the chin is safe! Bruno must have loved the change in scenery - and that will have done you good too! I love new styles - so looking forward to seeing where yours goes.
ReplyDeleteWe're happy to hear that the chinchilla is safe! Your paintings are all so beautiful. We love the soft colors.
ReplyDeleteDo you ever feel like you're living in a zoo? lol......Love reading your posts!!! Glad you had a good riding time with Bruno! Your flower is OUTSTANDING!!! Absolutely Beautiful, Kathryn!! and of course I'm looking forward to seeing your next post on Miss P.....she's adorable...
ReplyDeleteYour paintings are wonderful. It's such fun to experiment too. Glad you and Bruno had some fun on the ride. I bet you can really sense his feelings. Such intuitiveness.
ReplyDelete'Mystery at the Farm'...could be the title of your future book LOL , sometimes strange things just happen :-) Your flower is flawless , amazingly beautiful ! xx
ReplyDeleteYour growth period is very evident. The flower is gorgeous and Miss P. Will be as sweet as she looks. Bruno must be as exhilarated as you are out on the trails. Bravo for your new found bravado. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteMaybe Maggie opened it!! Glad you caught iit before it came to any harm! Good luck with the dog portrait! :0)
ReplyDeleteOh I am laughing at you chasing a Chinchilla - I am sure it is not dull with Maggie digging and Bruno wanting to go for a ride. My how do you find the time to paint my friend!! I am loving the start of both of these paintings. Miss P is going to be gorgeous when you finish her. Love the translucent scarf...just really sets her off. So glad you and Bruno had a great ride. Have a great day.
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