"Coast Guard"

10 x 9"

oil on panel
sold

Hoping this basset hound puts a smile on your face.

From the beach on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

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"Because I'm Happy"

6 x 6"

oil on panel
sold

That song just played in my head while I was painting this happy hound.

From the beach on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

"Every Dog Has His Day"

6 x 6"

oil on panel
sold 

This is another painting included in this weekend's Small Works Auction - an adorable Basset Hound on the beach at Hilton Head.

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"Oh the Good Life"

8 x 8"

oil on masonite
sold

I've been back to painting and catching up on a few new summer paintings for the Morris & Whiteside Gallery - including this basset hound that I'm clearly enamored with.

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"Dog Day Afternoon"

12 x 12"
oil on masonite
sold

I painted this guy once before on a smaller scale - just love him and the summer colors surrounding his little plot in the sun. Painting the scene a bit larger allowed more details, more of an impact I think. One of my all-time favorites.

detail

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"Hanging Out With the Fishies"

8 x 8"
oil on masonite
sold

A big thumb's up to Hilton Head Island - their beaches are very dog-friendly. When I'm away from home, and missing my Petey, it thrills me to meet the numerous, happy dogs playing in the water and digging up crabs. After all, they deserve a vacation too.

This new painting will be included in Howard/Mandville's 20th Annual Small Works Show - opening November 13th.

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