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Friday, July 1, 2011

Calvin

Well I delivered Sachmo to my client and he was delighted. And he has ordered another portrait for a friend. Things have been pretty crazy with my work so I haven't got much done, but I at least got a little blocked in, so here is Calvin.
Calvin 18x24 inches acrylic, work in progress
 Yes, another Yellow Lab, most all the pics I have of this guy, he's in his winter coat, so longer fur than the others. In one pic there is a green tennis ball behind him, I'm thinking I might put it in front of him, between his paws. Don't forget you can click on the picture to see it larger.

Happy Paint Party Friday! Sorry I missed the party last week, just way too much stuff going on in my life right now. Thank you to everyone who has stopped by and commented or 'followed' my blog, really appreciate it!

Besides painting and my regular job I have been working on my garden and writing articles over on Squidoo. And trying to stay cool, has been 106+ this past week, I think one day it was pushing 110.

Don't forget to hop on over to PPF and join the party!

PS. I am trying to decide which postcards to send to the Liberate Your Art swap and can't make up my mind! So if you have a minute, please take a look and tell me which one is your favorite!
Posted by Mary Hysong at 7:47 AM

29 comments:

  1. WrightStuffJuly 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    It's got to be a kitty postcard! They are so cute :)

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  2. CrystalJuly 1, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    cute! :-)

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  3. NettyJuly 1, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful start to the painting. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  4. VictoriaJuly 1, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Wow..gorgeous..Calvin is beautiful!

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  5. Mary HysongJuly 1, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    thank you! But which kitty! tiger, tux or a cat? that is the question!

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  6. ChristineJuly 1, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Calvin looks beautiful. Congrats on getting another commission too.

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  7. Tammie LeeJuly 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    oh how sweet~

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  8. carlareyJuly 1, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I vote for dreaming kitty for the postcard swap. Loving the Calvin portrait too.

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  9. GlorV1July 1, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Calvin is just awesome. Great job.

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  10. Mary HysongJuly 1, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Thanks Carla, For me it was a toss up between the 3, but dreamin' did get most of the comments when I posted it originally. so might go with that one. Gotta hurry though, pushing the deadline for liberate your art!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Calvin looks great,,

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  12. Julie PrichardJuly 1, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Your painting is fantastic!! The dog has a great personality I can see from the painting. Happy PPF!

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  13. Hybrid JJuly 1, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Loving to see the finished work of Calvin. Enjoying your work!

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  14. MarleneJuly 2, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Great beginning, would love to see the finished picture.

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  15. Carrie MartinezJuly 2, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Such a cutie!

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  16. TheresaJuly 2, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Your lab and previous animal portraits are stunning! I can't wait to see him finished. Thanks for your visit! & Happy PPF! Theresa

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  17. SHERI COOKJuly 2, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Looking forward to seeing this portrait come to life. I like the Tuxedo Kitten best! HAPPY PPF!

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  18. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Can't wait to see this finished and I liked looking at your before and after paint area in your other post!!

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  19. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJuly 2, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Calvin looks adorable. :) I'm going for kitty postcard, too. :)

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  20. MelisaJuly 2, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Looks like this one is going to be really good, too!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    It looks like a great start. You are so amazingly talented. I hope you share what Calvin looks like when your finished with him.

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  22. LeoviJuly 3, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Beautiful painting with beautiful colors. Of the postcards my favorite is Red Poppy. Greetings.

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  23. BahamaDawnJuly 3, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    very sweet dog painting!! i like the kitten postcard at the top the best :)

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  24. A'n'G JohnsonJuly 3, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    this is stunning! I wish I could capture my fur babies as well as you

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  25. Anne ButeraJuly 3, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    He's looking great! Congrats on the commissions!!

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  26. ger chouinardJuly 4, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Mary: Thx for sharing your studio pics and Calvin is coming along quite nicely!!! ... I'm in the market for a new easel so I appreciated the tips ... I just love BLICK! Happy PPF all week long!

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  27. EVAJuly 4, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    He is gorgeous so far! Looking forward to seeing more!

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  28. Paula - Buenos AiresJuly 6, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    So cute! Cool to have more related work with the yellow labs.

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  29. Heather FoustJuly 6, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Cute Calvin!!!! I can't wait to see him finished

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