
The Press Democrat – 2011 Article
I was recently interviewed by Marie McNaughton, a reporter for The Press Democrat at my home. The article was in the Sunday edition, June

Sydney Goofy Face in Pastel Painting
Sometimes I am just amazed at the thoughtful nature of some people. Sara Silver is one of those people. Besides being a really nice person,

More about the event with Cesar Millan and his dog “Junior”
You have probably already viewed the previous post showing my gift portrait to Cesar Millan “The Dog Whisperer”. As I mentioned this was something

Portrait of “Junior” to Cesar Millan “The Dog Whisperer”
April 9, 2011 I attended the International Association of Canine Professionals annual dog conference in San Diego. I met a lot of great people from all over

Big Gunner and Little Rusty in Color Pencil Portraits
Dog buddies, seen here in color pencil portraits, can come in the most unlikely combinations. These two are no exception. Gunner may look familiar since

A Successful Art Reception
It was a beautiful September day that I had my art reception at Dairydell Canine in Petaluma, California.

“New Friends” A Graphite Portrait of Two New Buddies
This graphite portrait is one of the few that is privately owned by myself and a very important piece. Since we lost our sweet 14

Annabelle the Hounddog in Color Pencil
Often times I get to know people in my neighborhood and their dogs. Annabelle’s owners are not only in the neighborhood, but they also are

Olivia – Boston Terrier in Color Pencil
Many times dogs come into a person’s life and fulfill very important roles. Olivia’s owner Evelyn had recently lost her husband after many years of

Art Opening Set for September 2010
September 12, 2010 I will be having a private opening. Dairydell Canine will host the event. I plan to invite former clients, friends and family

Portrait Chosen for Dog Art Today
Recently I entered a contest to win the honor of having one of my portraits on a wine label for a local winery. Mutt Lynch

The Champions- Two Border Terriers in Color Pencil and Watercolor Paint
Rosie and Penny, seen here in color pencil and water color paint, are two Border Terriers that live down in area of Sunnyvale, California. The

‘Gunner’ Portrait in Color Portrait and Watercolor Paint
This past week I put the finishing touches on the ‘Gunner’ portrait, so on Sunday my clients came over to pick up the piece. They

A Surprise Gift of Cocker Spaniel Portrait
Many portraits that I have done are surprises for the loved ones in my life. This color pencil portrait was one of those surprises. If

‘Lucy and Ethel’ the Dachshunds in Color Pencil and Watercolor Paint
Lucy and Ethel are two very loved dachshunds that live in Walnut Creek, California. The owners had them for many years and since the dogs