Red

This is a big beautiful cat that I have enjoyed painting and privileged to do so. You will see three different paintings of Red or Buddy in future blogs and read some of the special care Red needed.  He has passed on now but has left special memories in the hearts that loved him. When I paint a portrait, my first goal is to achieve the beauty, personality and inner soul through their eyes. The following comment is from his mom-owner. THANK YOU Carrie!! 

 

Red or Buddy is his name.  His eyes were like tiny oceans. Deep and beautiful green that would shift colors as you looked at him. I swear he had an "old soul". He was my shadow, following me around everywhere.

Linda, your painting allows me to look into my Red's eyes even though he has moved on to paradise. I am grateful for your ability to capture the essence of my furry loved one and allow my heart peace. 

 

This painting was done in Acrylic. If you are interested in having a portrait done, you may contact me for more information at Lhartworks@aol.com



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My Favorite Pillow





 

Two pals, Lily and LB sharing a nap together. So I would consider LB the cat, to be Lilly's favorite pillow with his warm body and soft fuzzy hair. Two pets, owned by Dr. Findora at the new animal hospital called Fox Run Animal Hospital in Metamora.

More of my work is on display there too. This is an 8x10" Acrylic painting on museum quality gesso board. Also available in prints. Inquiry's come to me at Lhartworks@aol.com

 

Thank you

 

 

 

Tapper's Garden

 

 

During the summer I sat at gardens walks and worked on Plein air paintings. This painting was at the Romeo garden walk. Of course, it took me more than a day to complete this one.  I chose this flying swan sculpture out of many sculptures. They are all beautiful and any one would be a good choice. This swan sculpture had a wall behind them with water running over it. My understanding is this sculpture weighs about the same as an automobile and was quite a process to put a foundation down first to support it. It was a fabulous garden to visit. This painting is sold. THANK YOU

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jazzy

 

This is just one of my latest paintings. This piece is painted in memory of Jazzy. A custom order and a  very special dog. I would like someone familiar with Jazzy share her thoughts on the comment to be read. It is painted in Acrylics on an 8x10" Ampersand museum series panel. Thank you

 

Please contact me at Lhartworks@aol.com for questions 

 

 

 

The Bull

 

 

 

Look out, here he comes. It's time for me to post some of my recent paintings again. You will be seeing  not only animals but a interesting variety of other subjects that have been waiting to be painted. I won't flood you with a lot of blogs, but like to keep you informed about once a week.

This painting goes to a private collector. Acrylic on museum quality hardboard. THANK YOU.

 

And thanks to all of you for following along with me. I love to hear your comments.

 

 

 

Ross Farm

 

This piece is done in pen and ink. This is a memorable piece for the family. The barn in which they grew up, their dad's tractor and air compressor.  It is important to be meticulous because I am not allowed to make any mistakes when using a pen as it cannot be corrected. A lot of people like artwork in black and white. As you can see here, black and white shows all the details and the wood grain in the barn.

 

 

This is an 11x14" pen and ink on water color paper for a Private Collector. THANK YOU

Inquiries contact me at Lhartworks@aol.com



 

 

Happy

 

This is one more painting in a series of "Happy". He loved watching out the window for squirrels. In this painting I have two different light sources to work with. One is from the window and  the other is the lamp. The brightness is different from the two. This made for an interesting piece.

 

This painting is done on and 8x10" canvas panel and goes to a Private Collector.

 THANK YOU very much. As always, I enjoy receiving your comments.

 

For information on painting your favorite pet or any other inquiries, contact me at Lhartworks@aol.com



 

 

 

Caesar

 

Caesar was a caged kitty and only knew the cage. He was given freedom to be a kitty at his new home and family. He is a lover, but only when he is not outside. Caesar is a fantastic mouser. His family adore him and get a kick out of watching him sit in this position, which he does for hours... sometimes falling asleep this way.

 

This painting is done in Acrylic on an 8x10" canvas panel and goes to a private Collector.

THANK YOU very much. I always enjoy receiving your comments.

 

Email me at Lhartworks@aol.com to discuss a painting of your animal.



 

 



 

Buddy

Buddy Bokshan is a 155 lb. English Mastiff. He is 6 years old and bred in SW Missouri. He was the first dog that the owners had ever purchased on line. His face is what sold him. 

He has a beautiful gentle face.

Buddy is the number two preferred English Mastiff in the Country through the National American Kennel Club in 2013.

Only top five of each breed are invited to the National American Kennel Club Event. Good going         Buddy !!!!! He does agility... going through tunnels, over jumps, bending in and out of poles, etc.

This Painting is done in Acrylics on a Museum panel from Ampersand. It is 11 x 14" and goes to a private collector. THANK YOU

Contact me at Lhartworks@aol.com if you would like a portrait or something else painted.

Sam

Sam is a lover. If you are sitting, he wants on your lap. He has the quietest meow....almost barely there. He is meticulous.... no hair out of place and he is found grooming all day long. 

His blue eyes attract a lot of attention as does his beautiful face. We swear he knows he is handsome.

This is a 5x7" painting in acrylic on a canvas panel with a blended acrylic panel behind. For a beautiful painting of your pet, contact me at Lhartworks@aol.com

Sam is going to a private collector. THANK YOU

Happer Doodles

Happy, also know as Happer Doodles (very cute nick name)

Sometimes animals have losses or difficult times in their lives too. In Happy's case, as you read in the last blog must have been part of god's plan. Finding Happy was a miracle to his new owners. He opened and touched their hearts at a time that helped them. Just the trip back to Michigan from Florida was a real adventure. Though Happer Doodles has passed on, his purpose here was very important.

I am grateful to have been able to paint Happy and know that my paintings will bring some joy to his family. THANK YOU

Both paintings are done in acrylic on 5x7" canvas with blended canvas panels attached behind making a total of 8x10"

"Happy"

This little kitten was a farrow cat in Florida. Food was put out for the family of cats and at some point the mother came up missing. So when searching  for the mother, she was found dead. This little kitten was the first to come walking down the road. The wonderful people who adopted him; named him Happy and he was given this little bunny rabbit so he could have a buddy and keep him company, which you can see he cherished. Happy is about 5 weeks old here.

This is an acrylic painting on a 5 x 7" canvas with an acrylic painted boarder. Follow along in the next coming weeks and you will see a few more paintings of Happy as he grows up to a large cat. This painting goes to a private collector. THANK YOU

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Sarah

This little Pug named Sarah is a six year old very sweet and wonderful companion. You can see that in her eyes. She is a little lover girl.  However I am told she has a wild streak and mysterious. Bit on the spoiled side like most of our companions.

This is a portrait drawing in graphite and charcoal, 6 x 8". If you like the black and white art work, contact me for more information. Now is the time to be planning Christmas gifts in order to have them finished. Lhartworks@aol.com

This portrait goes to a private collector. Thank you, and thanks to all for following my artwork.