Blossom, the Gorgeous Yorkie Terrier

Blossom, 8x8 Acrylic on Linen Panel

A commission ordered as a birthday present for her daughter. 

Doesn't her name fit her sweet personality?

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Seamus

Seamus - 6x6 Acrylic on panel

This was given as a Gift Certificate by the donor to a relative. I was so happy to paint his sweet face and the owner got it and said, "Oh, my, she really captured him!" Yay.

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Desquartes

Desquartes - 6x6 Acrylic on panel

From the donor:

Dear Elizabeth, 

Thanks so much for this!  It is beautiful and touching for us.  We understand art takes time, and it is your contribution to the parrots that deserves recognition and thanks.

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Sir Winston

Sir Winston

6x6 Inches, Acrylic on Panel

For the Garuda Aviary Fundraiser

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Touch

Touch

6x12 inch Acrylic on Canvas

NFS

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Watson

Watson, White-eyed Conure Parrot

6x6" Acrylic on panel

For the Garuda Aviary Fundraiser

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Cosmo

 Cosmo, the Mohawk Dog

6x6", acrylic on panel

For the Garuda Aviary Fundraiser

Just in case you wondered if he really has a mohawk, this is the reference photo I was sent:

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - YumYum

YumYum

6x6 oil on panel

From customer:

"Just beautiful!!"

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Lily

Lily 

6x6 Acrylic on Panel

To see all of the Garuda Aviary Pet Portraits Visit My Gallery

From customer:
"I posted to Facebook! She came today and I love, love, love it!"

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Serena

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Serena

6x6 Oils on panel

Customer comment on her three portraits:

They r fabulous thank you so much!!

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Chen Lee

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Chen Lee

6x6 Oils on panel

Customer comment:  I love it! Can't wait too see it live. Thanks so much!

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Jannelle

Garuda Aviary Fundraiser - Jannelle

6x6 Oil on Panel

Customer comment on her three portraits:

They r fabulous thank you so much!!

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

Day Two: 30 in 30 for 30 - Angel

Angel, 6x6 oil over acrylics on panel

For the benefit of The Garuda Aviary, NFS

I have several pet portraits in the works at various stages of nearing the finish....and felt Angel was ready to fly home to her mom in Oklahoma. I sent her the photo and she loves it, so she'll (the painting, not the mom) will get varnished and shipped.  

28 to go before 9/30.

Day One of 30 Day Challenge

Pug Wants to Go for a Walk! 

6x6 Oil over Acrylic on Wrapped Canvas

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Day one, done. Have several more almost ready to post for the Garuda Aviary Fundraiser, but will post one a day to coincide with Leslie Saeta's Challenge. 

White Lab Nicholas Portrait - Finally Finished

Painting white objects is truly a challenge, as you have to show the form, while still representing a very white dog.

Mostly I wanted to capture his gentle nature and I'm told by those who knew him, I did.

Painted in oils on a 9x12 inch gallery wrapped canvas.


NOT FOR SALE

From his human:

Dear Elizabeth, 
I can not thank you enough for the painting of Nicky. What an artist you are. It is absolutely beautiful. I will cherish it always. We lost Nicky last Oct. He was my best friend. What a wonderful gift. I still miss him everyday. This portrait has captured him exactly, especially his eyes. When that picture was taken he was looking at me. I had told him to sit and look pretty and I'll take your picture. He was a lot of fun. Thank you so much. Pauline

Border Collies in the Surf

"Catch Me If You Can"  SOLD

Love watching dogs play! They are so free and joyful!

This is my first palette knife painting and the process was also free and joyful. So will probably do many more! 

This is a 12x12 inch oil painting on 1/4" gessoed panel.Palette knife application of paint makes a nicely textured surface, which has been varnished for protection.
Signed with initials on front and full signature on back.