Wednesday, January 4, 2012

"Old Guard"

6 x 6"
oil on masonite
sold

When I got back to painting a couple of days ago, I realized I was suffering from nitpickyitis - a result of taking some time off. So I warmed up with several mugshots until I loosened up again.
My goal is to complete my series ATL to NYC & Back, continuing on with my walk up 5th Avenue, on the Upper East Side where I spotted an adorable, old Golden Lab loyally waiting at the front door of a townhouse.



10 comments:

Kathy Cousart said...

Awh, beautifully painted. Sweet and love the moment you captured. Gorgeous colors in his coat. Just a really wonderful painting- Old Guard- like that:)

Marian Fortunati said...

Your paintings always inspire me Karin!

Nancy Colella said...

Welcome back! You got me with this one. She looks just like my Salty Dog. Labs are the one the best dogs ever when it comes to loyalty. And you captured that beautifully!
Happy New Year!

Regula Scheifele said...

Wonderful start to the new year, Karin! I do agree with Nancy, you captured the 'essence' and character of this lab.
And I will blame YOU for slowly turning me into a dog person... ;-)

Andy Mathis said...

oh wow- love this, Karin. I saw the title in the email, and clicked over totally expecting something else.

Maria Bennett Hock said...

Wonderful painting Karin! It evokes emotion and makes me smile. Love it!

Linda Nickles said...

I love the special moment that you captured with this beutiful Lab. The colors are gorgeous also! Welcome back, Karin!

Jennifer Koach said...

I can feel the concrete and hear the panting. You capture the essence.

Linda Popple said...

Simply beautiful! I love your composition. You have a gift of taking the ordinary and turning it into extraordinary! Your work is always inspiring.

Unknown said...

Fantastic!