Duchesses

Duchesses  Acrylic on Hardboard  6"x6"

One week until Christmas.  We are in a deep freeze here in northern Iowa.  Temperature is 45 degrees below zero if you figure in the wind chill.  Most of the United States is experiencing similar raw weather.  This makes it difficult for my dog, Rondo, to go outside to do his business.  But, necessity calls and he dutifully complies.

The painting above, Duchesses, was painted for a client in St. Paul.  I had done one of her dog a few weeks ago and she asked me to another one for a brother I believe for Christmas.  I feel real good having someone request an additional painting.  It is a Christmas present for the ego.  The 6 x 6 inch format is small and hard to use larger brushes.  It is easy to tighten up in this case.  I prefer the 8"x8" as a minimum personally but it is a challenge to go smaller.

Stay warm.