Woody The Working Dog

"Woody" 8x10 Oil on board

Woody the Working Dog 

Woody is well known in Schomberg,  especially by the guys who work with wood! 
Woody works as a Greeter for our local Rona, he arrives first thing in the morning with his best Buddy & Boss Al. 

He takes his job very seriously, walking with Al opening up for the day trotting around quite happily, he waits outside for the doors to open to start his day. Usually lying near the office and waiting for the first customer to greet. 

He is now 14 years old and has a little arthritis so he is slowing down a little but always manages to check out the order standing by for any help he can give.
He starts the day off right for many customers who will always have a quick hello and even better reward of a pat. 

He does have Breaks occasionally, often you can see him out on Main Street checking out the Post Office if he's lucky gets a little treat or he trots back home maybe for a nap.


BABS

Cat Commissions

It has been a week of Cat paintings (plus one horse but that will be another posting). One of the problems with all these pet portraits is the photographs are always of less that perfect quality so I have to use my imagination a little bit!
I hope it works OK
Babs

Sheldon Looks a Lot Better!

Sheldon after his operation

A painting done when he was quite sick

Sheldon has recovered from his fever and operation, and looks a very happy young chap, with bright eyes and looking playful. Just waiting for a family  of his own to love.
More info here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Northern-Ontario-Animal-Welfare-Society/112331532148269

Thanks to Erika Longman for the photo!

Sarge

"Sarge" 8x8 oil on board

Sarge is on the website "Helping Lost Pets" he was lost in Bracebridge Ontario, but has a microchip indicating he was originally from UK!

Painting him was quite a challenge because of the predominance of white, it required a lot of subtle colour mixing to get the values close.

I painted him several days ago and wasn't satisfied but this morning I looked again and felt happier!

Babs

Sheldon

"Sheldon" 8x8 oil on board

Sheldon is with the Northern Ontario Animal Welfare Society
"Sheldon: Male shepherd/wolfhound mix, will be neutered and receive shots. One year old. Approx. 60-65 lbs. He is very friendly and loves to play games and snuggle up to your feet. For information on Sheldon email adoptions@noaws.com"

"Rolf"

"Rolf" 8x10 oil on board

To quote from Ann & Pete's Foster Home: "Rolf is a 1 year neutered male Rough Collie/Collie mix, a dog of considerable appeal and with the ability to attract converts to the wonders of mixed parentage"
Check here for more info:
Ann & Pete's Foster home 

"Nemo" 8x10 oil on board

Nemo is with the "Bullies in Need" he is about 7 months old.

"Bert" 8x10 oil on board

Bert is also with "Bullies in Need" he is 11 months old.

"Cameron" 8x10 oil on board

Cameron is with Ann & Pete's foster home heis a 10 month neutered male medium sized 40lb Labrador/Collie probably mixed with a smaller breed.