Almost Wordless Wednesday

Chickens have such a singular body shape. Like a Zeppelin. Streamlined, yet entirely not. The above hen is a Sapphire Gem. I think. See her fluffy feet? I expect her to make chocolate-brown eggs, and have my fingers crossed. None yet, but she’s only four months old. Our chickens are mostly Aracunas, and Americunas. I

smiley goat (08/03/20)

A happy goat from the fair last year. I am soooo bummed the fairs are all cancelled this year! Sure did not see that coming, right? 10″x10″ oil on stretched canvas. Available in my etsy shop. Thanks for looking! 🙂

painting: smiley goat (08/18/19)

Doesn’t this pretty girl make you happy? I love everything about her, especially the colors and her cheerful expression. What a good day! 1″x14″ oil on stretched canvas. Available in my etsy shop.

painting: goat friends (08/11/19)

12″x16″ oil on stretched canvas. Available in my etsy shop.

painting: happy Nubian goat (08/01/19)

Happy Thursday! This sweet Nubian goat would like to come share the cheer with you every day. She’d look fabulous hanging in a kitchen or dining room, or even bathroom–any place that could use a little reminder of joy.   12″x12″ oil on stretched canvas. Available in my Etsy shop.

painting: Boer Goat (07/30/19)

I was typing the date above, and had that moment when I realized we are more than half-way to Christmas. Are you ready yet? I’m available to paint commissions now, if you have any gifts you’d like to get put aside early. There’s nothing like feeling,  “Whew, I am so ready for this!” when Christmastime

painting: boer goat (09/23/18)

I started this guy and was thinking, “Boy, this isn’t working at all. Is this working? No? Well, I’m a quarter way done, so I might as well stick with it.”  And then a little later, “Is this working? I don’t think so.” But again, I was half-way done, so I just kept going. And

painting: Boer goat (09/09/18)

We’re closing in on Christmas and I have NOTHING done. Sort of like last year. In fact, exactly like last year. How about you? Care to share any ideas? I’m fresh out. Finding time to paint in the spare hours is about all I can accomplish. I’m glad I’m able to do it, too. Did

painting: alpine goat

I got to the end of this one and questioned the use of green on the neck. Should it be yellow? But then sometimes over-thinking these things just ruins them, so I left it. The green accomplishes a certain balance, even if it blends into the background. It is what it is. Such a happy

painting: Nubian goat (07/30/2018)

Isn’t she lovely? Great colors. I love it when they’re effortless. 11″x14″ oil on stretched canvas. Available here.