"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Fearless


I spent a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Dog Beach here in San Diego and took 98 photos! Rushing home, I used 5 reference photos to paint this alla prima study. 12x16 oil on canvas panel. The fearless  little dog who has been caught in the midst of launching a surprise attach is the Yorkshire Terrier belonging to my daughter and son in law and she is fearless!
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9 comments:

  1. Studio at the FarmMarch 5, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Wonderful, Susan. You have captured her in keen "attack mode".

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  2. Maike JosupeitMarch 5, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Yes, it is beautyful, not only the dogs, I like how you paint the light sparkeling on the water

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  3. Elizabeth McCrindleMarch 6, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Ha Ha as someone who has little bullet proof dogs I know this scence too well. This painting will make people smile everytime they see it :)

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  4. Rick NilsonMarch 6, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    wonderful.

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  5. SusanMarch 6, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Thanks so much everyone - this one was a lot of fun to paint! It was really interesting to see all the personalities of the different dog breeds.I told my daughter, a day at Dog Beach is like seeing Westminster Gone Wild!

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  6. Stephanie BerryMarch 11, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Nice joyful painting. Those dogs all look so happy!

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  7. SusanMarch 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    It was a unique and memorable day for me, Stephanie - thanks for stopping by :-)

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  8. Victor ErringtonApril 6, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Hi Susan.
    One word my friend, BRILLIANT. All the best.
    Vic.

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  9. SusanApril 6, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Thanks so much, Vic.

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