Portrait Commission WIP

This is my latest commission:  a charcoal portrait of the client's daughter.  It's been awhile since I've done any charcoal drawing--it was a nice change from the paintbox!  Not sure if this is finished--waiting on the client's feedback.

Had to take a break from the Dog Days series to do this--hoping to finish another dog portrait tonight. Will post again when I do!

Dog Days of Summer Series #6

I was hoping to be able to paint one dog portrait a day during the Dog Days of Summer, but as usual, life gets in the way.  This is the 6th in the series. I'm hoping to get back on schedule now and produce one a day through August 11th. One can only hope!!

Available for purchase:  8 x 10 acrylic, $80.  Contact me if interested!

Dog Days of Summer Series #5

Here is the 5th painting in the Dog Days of Summer series:

8 x 10 Acrylics

$80

Contact me if interested in purchasing this cute little portrait!

Dog Days of Summer Series #4

Couldn't resist painting this grinning little Corgi!

Dog Days of Summer #3

So far, I'm on a roll....3 "dog days of summer" and 3 completed paintings!  As always, if you're interested in puchasing one of these, send me a message!

Dog Days of Summer Series #3
8 x 10 Acrylic
$80

Dog Days of Summer #2

Dog Days of Summer Series #2

8 x 10, Acrylic

$80

Isn't this puppy adorable?? Contact me if you'd like to purchase!

New Project: Dog Days of Summer

I'm sure you've all heard the phrase "dog days of summer", but how many of you actually know what that means?  "Dog Days" are the hottest days of summer--typically in July and August.  The ancient belief was that Sirius, aka Dog Star, being in close proximity to the sun, was responsible for the hot weather. Sirius is also the brightest star in the night sky.  The Old Farmer's Almanac lists the Dog Days as July 3 - August 11--and that is the time frame I've selected for my Dog Days of Summer Painting Project.  Beginning today, and hopefully every day through August 11, I will paint a portrait of a dog and post it here on my blog, as well as on my website (www.stephanieallison.com) and facebook page. I'm hoping this project will help me get "fast and loose" with my painting and give them a little more spontaneity and freshness.   We'll see...

Anyway, the paintings will be 8 x 10 and available for purchase for $80.  Just contact me if you're interested in purchasing one.  Who knows, someday I might be famous and those little suckers will be worth a fortune....or a few dollars, at least.  So above left is the first one:  a little Cocker Spaniel.  I hope you like it!

The painting on the right here is a mini-painting, 2-1/2 x 3 inches, acrylics.  It comes with its own easel and is available at Shelby Artists on Main, 617 Main St., Shelbyville, KY if you live nearby, or you can contact me if you would like to purchase it. 

I have several other projects in the works, including some new commissions and a poster I've created, from a painting I did as an experiment on YUPO watercolor paper.  It's a mini-poster, about 11 x 14, and is available for $25.  Just send me a message if you'd like one--they will be signed and numbered.

So that's it for tonight. I hope you all have a safe and relaxing 4th of July. Check back tomorrow to see my Dog Days of Summer #2 painting!