With this portrait of Diesel, like every portrait, the first creative decision is how to present her. Often this decision is easy, there is usually at least one photo reference that stands out. If I’m really lucky, that one photo will not only have a great pose with personality, but the lighting will be right (best lit from the side, hardly ever good from the front), and the focus nice and crisp. When that happens, …
Rosco – a Jack Russell Terrier Portrait
Anyone familiar with Jack Russell Terriers knows that these little fellas are blessed with big personalities.
A Memorial of Nakaiya
Nakaiya was a sweet old girl. I met her briefly in 2018. This portrait was a 2019 Christmas commission.
Conversation with a Dog (Part Two)
In which Boris counsels me on the mysteries of deer poop, where dreams come from, and puppies.
Pet Portrait – Sage the Ohio Fan
Sage was a big Ohio fan. I created this portrait for Dave who ordered it as a Christmas gift last year.
Talking With My Dog
I was sitting on a bench in the mall when my dog came up and sat down beside me. This is the conversation that followed.
Almost Daily Dog: Hudson’s Recipe for Success
Hudson celebrates his five month mark with some delicacies of the forest.
Almost Daily Dog: Surgery
Our beautiful Beorn is under the knife today.
Almost Daily Dog
Our first real snow arrived this weekend and Hudson is fascinated.









