I've had a couple of popular Rodeo Cowboy little boy works available for a while, and have been asked a number of times "where is the little girl Cowgirl?"  Here is number one in that category,  in three  progress pictures and the completed painting fourth.


Finally finished in the fourth photo, and photographed in natural light which represents
the colors the best.
The title of this piece is "Nibbling on Sugar and Spice"
12"x16" oil on linen

I finished this the other day, finally got a chance to photograph it this morning.
I always love the little Holstein calves at the dairy.  It takes them a few minutes to warm up to me and my camera, but I have a lot of patience, and never fail to get good photo reference for my work when I visit.  This I love especially because of the lines of the fence behind her, and the rich colors.  OH, and also the shadow.  The ears always make such interesting shadows if they are at the right angle!   This painting is 12"x12" on board.  I'll be adding it to the website to purchase as soon as I get a chance. 

I've been enjoying doing several smaller works lately, potentially studies for larger paintings in the future.  This one I could perhaps see as a 36"x36" or larger someday.

I will be starting a new commission, this will be from a clients photograph of my favorite subject, cows!  A miniature Hereford Mom and Calf, super cute photo.  I will be posting progress as available.

And the winner for the September random mailing list prize,  your choice of an Open Edition Signed print is Vicky H. from Ocklawaha, Florida.  Vicky has been on the mailing list since March of 2006, Congratulations Vicky! 

Here is what Vicky had to say about winning:

"Thank You, I am excited to be chosen for an open edition print.

Denise is awesome painter, and has added a wonderful painting to our family that is treasured for the rest of our lives.

Thanks again"

Here is the painting she is referring to, from 2005, one of my favorites to this day:
from the clients photograph, her (at the time) teenage son Dale attending his cow Molly, about to give birth at around midnight.  I just love this scene, and so enjoyed painting it.

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