Joyous Canine: February 2012

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Codi,
Commissioned Portrait
pencil on paper
Barbara J. Hart
11" x 14"

Here's my latest portrait. This is Codi, a loveable Yorkie. Can you see the mischief in his eyes?

Commission a Dog Portrait

Your dog is a devoted companion, loyal friend, member of your family, and inspiring muse.

Celebrate that special bond and relationship by commissioning a customized painting or drawing that captures your dog's spirit, beauty, and personality.

Working from your favorite photographs, I will collaborate with you to create a rich, detailed and unique portrait that expresses your taste and the meaning of this special friend in your life.

Paintings are done on deep profile, gallery-wrapped canvas; therefore, your finished portrait can hang framed or unframed.

Drawings are matted and ready to frame.

Since portraits vary depending on complexity, size and medium used, prices are best discussed in person. Feel free to email me at barb.hart@yahoo.com

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Why I Paint Dog Portraits

As a life-long animal lover, its natural to use dogs as my subject. My early paintings explored the power and force of dogs running for a stick, catching a Frisbee, or leaping into space. In the process of painting dogs in motion and at play, I painted a portrait of my Golden Retreiver, Sandy. Favorable reaction from friends and family led me to paint portraits of their animals from photographs, and the response to these works has resulted in requests from others.

Each of my paintings is carefully thought out to show the individual dog to the most striking advantage. My clients value the life-like beauty of their dog paintings and respond to the compassion, reverence, and respect for animals that I express in these works. I find painting portraits of beloved pets to be immensely, gratifying, and I feel it is a privilege to paint portraits that are highly valued to others.

My paintings and prints are featured in private, public, and corporate collections. I live and work in Long Island City, New York.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Latest Commissioned Portrait - Codi - Yorkshire Terrier