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Best known for her bovine renditions, with unique compositions and contemporary views, Denise has combined her love of animals and art in oil for the past 20 years.
Denise's focus for the past several years has been cows because "Cows make me smile. I seriously can't look at one and hold back a smile. I don't just see an animal, I see a personality, and that is what I am working to present in my paintings of cows." In 2006 Denise received a commission from the California Milk Advisory Board to paint their famous Happy Cows of the Real California Milk campaign. This led to becoming "The Official Happy Cow Artist", as seen on their website.
Her creative process begins with field work, taking reference photos. Cows being a favorite subject means "field work" can be taken literally, and involves careful stepping!
With a signature "painterly realism" style Denise breathes life
into her subjects, often bringing viewer comments of how "you could just reach out and touch them" and "I expect them to mooo".
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Wednesday, March 22
Irresistable Holstein calves painting
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therichartist
on Wed 22 Mar 2006 12:06 PM PST
Here is a richly colored oil painting of two cute calf buddies. The reference photo for this painting was taken by me at the local dairy. There is an abundant supply of calves to enjoy, I try to get some good photos of them each time I visit.
sold Available in print here. Saturday, March 18
Jersey cows painting
by
therichartist
on Sat 18 Mar 2006 07:51 AM PST
I was in the mood to do a looser painting with a dramatic feel, and I am pleased with the results on this original oil study of Jersey cows.
  Original oil study on board. Also, a photo of how this painting looks in a frame. This painting is sold. Friday, March 17
Upcoming commission for American Guernsey Association...
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therichartist
on Fri 17 Mar 2006 07:42 PM PST
I have been commissioned by The American Guernsey Association to
do a painting. Since all of my paintings are done from my own
original photos, I went this weekend to a Ranch with Guernsey cattle to
take reference pictures. (Thank you again Linda for your help and
hospitality!) My husband and daughter 'assisted' on the photo
shoot, and made friends with the cows too!
 I will be posting more about the commission as it unfolds, and am planning to include progress pictures of the painting. I expect to have the first in a series of progress pictures of this painting up on the site this week. Wednesday, March 15
Holstein Cows in a field
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therichartist
on Wed 15 Mar 2006 04:15 PM PST
These Holsteins live at the local dairy. This original cow oil study is on a masonite board
specially prepared with a beautiful oil painting surface. I really love to paint on board, the finish is not like canvas, it's smooth and reflects light differently. This piece is titled "Lazy day Holsteins", and is sold.  Saturday, March 11
Original Holstein Cows painting
by
therichartist
on Sat 11 Mar 2006 06:48 PM PST
Here are three California Holstein gals that appear to be gossiping about something...at least one tongue is wagging, and the other two are all ears!
 This painting is sold Thursday, March 2
Texas Longhorn painting, a commission
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therichartist
on Thu 02 Mar 2006 11:03 AM PST
There are some beautiful Texas Longhorns not too far from me, I had the opportunity to photograph them, just in time for a commission request for a Longhorn Portrait.
Here she is, with her crown of glory.  16 by 20, oil on canvas. This painting is sold. Available in print here. If you are interested in commissioning a painting from my huge supply of reference photos of a Texas Longhorn or other cattle breed, contact me directly at 619-933-5935. |
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