Wednesday, January 1, 2014

30 Sighthounds in 30 Days - Day 1


Day 1, Scottish Deerhound Puppy
5 x 7 inch oil on panel
© 2014 Kathleen Coy
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What better way to kick off the New Year than with a baby! This is Fling, a Scottish Deerhound puppy. If you're unfamiliar with the breed, I suggest you look them up, because they are big, gorgeous, noble and ancient. If you've been to a Renaissance Faire, you've probably seen them. I'm told by Fling's owner that she is growing like a weed and gaining 10 lbs a month!

I'm joining Leslie Saeta's artist challenge during the month of January where we paint 30 paintings of the subject of our choice. I decided on 30 days of Sighthound paintings and asked for submissions from sighthound owners on facebook. The results were overwhelming - both in the number of submissions and the quality of photos. Stay tuned, this is going to be fun!



11 comments:

Linda Popple said...

Wow!! I LOVE this painting! Fling brought a smile to me. You are just an amazing artist!

Patti Vincent said...

Wonderful painting and subject. I am looking forward to seeing the other 29. Happy new year!

Kathleen Coy said...

Thanks so much, Linda and Patti! Glad this brought a smile...

Unknown said...

lovely painting and I also love your blog header painting too!

Cindy D. said...

Oh my goodness! Adorable! Terrific perspective. Look forward to seeing the next 29!

Cathy Engberg said...

This painting of Fling is wonderful! Love the perspective, brushwork, and name "Fling"! Nice job!

Pattie Wall said...

Such a love - I can feel the specialness about this hound - very nice!

Kathleen Coy said...

Thanks everyone for the lovely comments!

houndstooth said...

I'm looking forward to this series this month, and the puppy is a great way to start it!

Easel Travels said...

Darn it,, I wish this were mine!! Best painting I have seen since the Sorolla exhibit.. THANKS

Kathleen Coy said...

High praise indeed, Kelly! Thank you so much!