My favorite subjects, this time two commissions.  The first one is of Miniature Hereford cows.  Who can resist this scene of a mom and her calf in the field?  This is the clients photo, and perfect to work from.  Shown in three stages, the first is layed in with charcoal, the second is the beginnings of blocking in, and the third is blocked in and starting to give the subjects form.  The fourth is the final finished painting.



This painting  is 20"x30" on canvas.

On to the next commission.  You may recall and if not just scroll down to read about the beautiful dairy cow named Da Iry.  She is a 4H project of a young woman named Emily.  Emily's mother has commissioned a portrait of Da Iry for her daughter to have as a keepsake, a very touching idea.  I visited them and was able to take the reference photos myself.  Emily chose the photo to be used for the painting, a shot where Da Iry has her tongue sticking out.  She wanted something that showed her beautiful face and personality.  I think it was an excellent choice!

This painting  is 12x16 on linen.