Monday, December 21, 2009

"Minimum Security"

8 x 8"
oil on masonite
sold

The way to achieve great joy in life is to paint dogs. You can quote me on that.

Please click here for a larger view.

It's time to sign off for a few days. Happy Festivus, Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate. Make it a happy one. ~ Karin

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16 comments:

  1. Elizabeth McCrindleDecember 21, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    Adorable Min Pins, Happy holidays :)

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  2. Rick NilsonDecember 21, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    You are absolutely right. I am going to get one. Your work is.....astonishing.

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  3. Dreama Tolle PerryDecember 21, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    or cats...:)!

    Nearly impossible to be unhappy while painting our furry friends.

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  4. Don CokerDecember 21, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Wonderful composition and color, Karin! Hope you have a peaceful holiday season.

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  5. BrigittemarieDecember 21, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Happy Holidays to you too! Can't wait to see more paintings soon :)

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  6. UnknownDecember 22, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Now , I am planning to paint a dog soon.

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  7. Autumn LeavesDecember 22, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    Look how cute they are together, having each other's backs! Or maybe they are just so curious that they don't want to miss a thing! Such a beautiful painting Karin. I've not seen a subject that you haven't handled beautifully. Kate and Allie are no exception.

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  8. Nina MateyunasDecember 22, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    I enjoy your posts so much! Thanks for this blog! This is a wonderful painting!Have a nice Christmas!

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  9. PattyDecember 22, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
    Patty

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  10. DebraDecember 22, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Just beautiful! Great dog portraits - hope to see more :)

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  11. Gwen BellDecember 22, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Wonderful painting! The light and shadows in this is so beautiful and I love the attitudes of the Min-Pins and their compact little bodies.

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  12. Tres DenizacDecember 23, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    I just painted one of my Moms dogs, How right you are!
    Your dogs have always had "that look" and they always have "those shadows" that make your work stand out - great as usual.

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  13. Terri BuchholzDecember 24, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Your series of puppy portraits just reinforces my overwhelming urge for a new dog in my life. Your paintings are just wonderful - they provoke smiling and feeling good!

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  14. Kelley Carey MacDonaldDecember 29, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    I completely agree with that sentiment. And I could look at YOUR dog paintings forever, and never get tired of them. You really capture their spirit. Wishing you a Happy Festivus, too.

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  15. Mary Sheehan WinnDecember 31, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    I had to forward this to my niece who is the mama of two female 'hooligans' named Tequila and Tanqueray. She was so shocked when she saw this painting, wondering , "when did they pose for this?"

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  16. Dean GreyJanuary 2, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    Great job on this one, Karin!

    The composition is so clever and I love how each dog is facing the opposite direction.

    Adorable!!

    -Dean

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