Huck

"Huck" 8x8 oil on board

Huck was a delight to paint, I found him on the Web site for Hart Animal Rescue
He is featured here:
Pathfinder Adoptable Dog


Here is what they say:


"Meet Huck, a charming hound mix that is looking for a special home to call his own.

Huck has come a long way since his initial intake to HART foster care. He was just over a year old when removed from a local pound...2 bullet fragments in his broken hip, suffering severe pneumonia...Huck was advertised for adoption by the pound as "ready to hunt". 

Early days in foster care Huck exhibited severe Post Traumatic Shock. He hid from all things human, having known only the worst of people. Fear ruled his existence and for some weeks prevented other than very limited progress.

Comprehensive vet care, good food, a warm bed and the gentle touch of loving foster guardian hands eventually convinced Huck that life could be good. Steadily Huck returned to confidence, loving the company of his 3 dog pack. In fact he enjoys all other dogs, playing with them gently as they have visited his foster..."


More info is available on the website


Babs

Two more dogs

"Aren't I sweet!" 8x10 oil on board

This is another rescue dog, and now has a happy home in Schomberg with his mate of the same breed and his owner Rachel.

"Guilty" 8x10 oil on board

He is embarrassed having just stolen and eaten 30 lemon tarts. 

Now I'm starting a practice series of horse pictures.

I'm really appreciative of the dog commissions that keep coming in thank you!

Babs

Auction by Bullies in Need

Lollipop

Check out my Paintings on this auction by Bullies in Need:
http://binauction.ca/items-for-sale.php

Breaking News
My paintings brought in $130 all of which goes to "Bullies in Need"
Thanks to all!

The auction is on till March 10 at 5pm.
Bullies in Need rescues Bull dogs and Pit Bulls and tries to get them into a location in North America where they are not banned as they are in Ontario.

Ryesa

Nemo

Bert

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