"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.

Frankie

Frankie's affections, like a lot of cats are on his terms. He had a tumultuous life before he came to his now wonderful owner and now he has found his solitude. His owner loving accepts all his little idiosyncrasies . He is the kind of cat you would not expect to be affectionate, but has moments that he needs affection. He does go and visit his two neighbors regularly and when they haven't seen him, they come and check on him.

In this 5 x 7" painting on canvas, I wanted the main focus to be on his eye, so the most detail is there while everything else is soften. This is done in Acrylic's and goes to a private collector. Thank you

Pumpkin

This is the completed painting that I started in Shelby Township when I was invited to do a presentation for other artists. This is Mr. Pumpkin, also sometimes know as Payne from my husband because he likes to be involved in every thing you do. If the golf cart comes out, he wants to go for a ride. If you are working on a tractor, he is practically on your head seeing what you are doing. If you are chipping golf balls, he is trying to grab the golf club. He is a people cat.

Pumpkin's feet are an expression of his personality, stretching his toes, reaching for more in life. 

This is a painting in acrylic on 11 x 14" canvas panel. For interest in this or other paintings, contact me at Lhartworks@aol.com

Toby

Toby is painted in acrylic on Porcelain and wrapped in Sterling Silver. He is a great traveling buddy. Kind of makes me think he has his business suit on and ready to go to work. Before he head out the door in the morning he gets his teeth brushed so he is ready for the day. 

Toby is great company, doesn't shed, and loves his squeaky toy's. He is very intelligent and ready to learn something new anytime. He is a Cocker Spaniel and Papillion mix.

This pendant goes to a private collector. Thank you

Casey

Casey's owner used to shake her head at those of us who pampered our dogs. Now,  she said she has to apologize. After adopting Casey who has changed their world with his personality, energy, and unconditional love for his family, he can be considered pampered as well. When visitors come to visit he does not like to see them leave.

Casey is painted in Acrylic on an 8 x 10' canvas. As you might guess, this painting goes to a private collection. Thank you

We are guessing Casey is a Shih Tzu mix. If you may have a different idea of his breed, just send me an email at Lhartworks@aol.com and give your opinion

Enjoying The Day

 This feline fellow is out enjoying the day like most cat's do in between their naps and other activities. with this cold winter, it is a good time to feel the warm sunshine on you body as it is here in the piece. This is one of my painting's that is available in prints. Here is an example of one framed. Choices can be in different sizes and either printed on canvas or heavy watercolor paper. 

For orders, contact Lind Hodge at 810-797-6169 or email at Lhartworks@aol.com or to have a custom painting of your own feline friend.

Light Boxes & Urns

Brand New Item Available : My new Light Box which can also include an Urn for the special pet in your life.

This is something brand new that I have been working on with my wood craftsman and printer and will make a wonderful item to cherish in your home. It has taken a while to get everything sized and designed correctly and now we are ready to go. There are four different sizes all made in Michigan. 

First choice: You can purchase a light box with a print of many choices from my prints that are available. 

Second choice: I will paint a portrait of  your pet  and have it made into a special print for the light to shine through and put into a light box. You will then own a small portrait to display and a light box.

Third choice: A light box that will include a Urn for a pet that has been cremated. 

For more information on colors, sizes, prices, etc. Please contact me by email: Lhartworks@aol.com or phone 810-797-6169

DQ

DQ is a beautiful Shetland Sheepdog that has competed in many shows. Her breed is extremely bright,  sensitive and very willing to please. This painting was done on prepared masonite in acrylic. This piece goes to a private collector, thank you.

Abby

This is Abby, the Golden Retriever. She loves to go out on boat rides and enjoy sunshine and the fresh air blowing through her hair. Something to think about this time of the year. I paint landscapes as well as portraits so I had fun doing this as a combination. Abby was painted on canvas in acrylic. This went piece went to a private collector, thank you.

Painting at the garden

I enjoyed the beautiful weather and painting a plein-air piece of art work  during a garden tour in Romeo this year. I had quite a lot finished that day but those of you that know my work would  understand when I say I went home and put some more time into it before calling it completed.

Tappers garden is a beautiful serene place of well groomed and designed landscape with flowers, ponds, trees and sculptures. It is a must see when included in any garden tour and I was privileged to be able to paint there. 

This painting is done in Acrylics on a wrapped canvas and sold to a private collector. Thank you

Black & White

 Black and White is beautiful as well as color. For those that like art in black and white, this is a portrait of my work in graphite pencil which is a medium that I also use. Sometime's I will use pen and ink.  It shows a lot of detail and character in the animal or buildings. I not only sketch and paint animals, but buildings such as homes and barns, etc. If you would like something done in this medium, contact me for more information.

Mukwa and Misko

This Pendant was fun to do because I did something different by changing the direction of which I normally paint on a pendant. I usually have the length up and done instead of sideways. Sometimes it just works out better depending on the animals. This is a painting of a Bouvier and an Airedale on a 2 & 1/2 by 1 & 1/2" porcelain  piece and wrapped in Sterling Silver. This also goes to a private collector. thank you