"Abby" pet portrait commission

This is the last commissioned painting due before Christmas and I delivered it today. What a cute puppy Abby was. I think this pose captures her perfectly! The client brought her to my house for me to photograph and she was so excited that we barely got her to sit still for anything. I think I will go to the clients house next time where the dog (or child) is in their own familiar surroundings. Live and learn, huh?

Now I can focus on Christmas for my family. Wish I felt better though. Woke up sneezing and now have a head cold that's making me just want to crawl back into bed. But I have art prints to ship and cleaning to do so no nap today. Merry Christmas to everyone!

Paying job

Today I painted in someones home. I enjoy these jobs because they are fun and don't require too much thought. The designs are basic and easy for someone who has been drawing and painting for a long time but always seem to awe and impress the client. I enjoy making the client happy. I always think that they could do it too if they just tried but I guess that's not always true. Anyway, I'll add the picture of what I did today. It's a baby's room with an animal print theme. I will go back on friday to paint a powder room that might prove to be a little more tricky.