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Garden Greyhound

Garden Greyhound, 6 x 6 inch oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

This little beauty has been juried into the famous 6"Squared show at the Randy Higbee Gallery. This is my third year in the show, and as always, it's an honor to be a part of the "greatest small works show on earth."  

This is the frame I picked out:

If you're not available to attend in person, you can view the entire show online here: http://www.dailybrushwork.com/Default.aspx?GSID=51&pg=105

Urban Beauty Show

Wanderer, 8 x 10 inch, oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

Honored to have this piece in the Urban Beauty show at the Randy Higbee Gallery in Costa Mesa, California.  

Bison Skull Study

Bison Skull Study, 8 x 6 inch, oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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This was painted from life in my back yard. I find skulls to be incredibly beautiful, and very helpful for studying anatomy.  This skull has a very interesting patina, probably from being outside for 6 years.  I battled mosquitoes throughout the painting, but in the end it was worth it.

Jackrabbit painting

Jackrabbit, 6 x 8 inch, oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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Jackrabbits are so interesting looking to me, as I'm used to the Eastern Cottontail rabbit here in Iowa.  I wanted this piece to have a vintage look and feel to it, and hope to paint more of these guys in the future.

  

Alert Greyhound

Alert, 5 x 7 inch oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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It continues to surprise me how much information can fit onto a small canvas.  Below are some progression photos of the work.

Charcoal Greyhound 2

Her Domain, charcoal on BFK Rives paper

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

Another charcoal of my girl, Train. She is the queen of all she surveys... 

Charcoal Greyhound

Greyhound in Charcoal

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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My dogs are such great models, I love to follow them around the yard with my camera. This is my baby girl, Train. I love the graceful curve of her neck. She is as beautiful as a fairy tale. 

Some new paintings, two white dogs

White Borzoi, 9 x 12 inch, oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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I'm so pleased with this Borzoi painting. Below are some work in progress shots, from underpainting to finish.

Sara, 6 x 6 inch, oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

Sara is a commissioned painting of a lovely white Podenco with one blue eye, a very beautiful, and enjoyable feature to paint.

Merlin

Merlin, 11 x 14 inch oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

This is a bittersweet commissioned portrait of a beautiful and much loved greyhound who recently passed away. I wanted this painting to have a sense of peace about it, and I hope it brings his family comfort.

Paintings of Franzi

Necklace, 12 x 16 inch, oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

Picnic, 12 x 16 inch, oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

Franzi is an adorable podenco andaluz maneto living in Austria, and has one of the most expressive faces I've ever seen on a dog. He'll be starring in a series of commissioned paintings. These are the first two. 

Sunlight and Shadow

Sunlight and Shadow, 12 x 9 inch, oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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A recent painting of Train, my female greyhound. I love the way light and reflected color dance across her form. 

Cloud at Thirteen

Cloud at Thirteen, 8 x 10 inch, oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

My rat terrier Cloud turned thirteen a couple weeks ago. He's in good health, but is slowing down. It shows in everything he does, and I wanted to capture that.. I want to remember him in every stage of his life. Here he is contentedly basking in the sun, cheerful even though his back legs are a little stiff. A bittersweet moment in time, and an emotional painting for me - my best little friend is growing old. 

Below are some progression photos, and a quick sketch I did yesterday while he slept.

Sanguine Drawings

Sanguine Sephiroth, conte on BFK Rives paper

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

Sephiroth in Sanguine, conte on BFK Rives paper

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

Franzi in Sanguine, conte on BFK Rives paper

© 2014 Kathleen Coy 

Been enjoying working with this medium lately. 

AJ - German Shorthaired Pointer

 

AJ, 8 x 10 inch, oil on linen

© 2104 Kathleen Coy

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Here we have AJ, a beautiful liver GSP. I really like the colors and texture of this piece. 

Good Fruit Grower magazine cover

A Gathering of Cherries, 6 x 6 inch, oil

© Kathleen Coy

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I'm very pleased to announce my painting, A Gathering of Cherries, is the cover art of the May 15, 2014 issue of Good Fruit Grower magazine. You can see the cover here, I'm extremely happy with the way it looks: 

http://www.goodfruit.com/a-little-paint-covers-our-latest-issue/

Horse commission

Midnight, 8 x 10 inch, oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

This was a nice break from dogs. Not only did I enjoy painting this beautiful horse, but loved the metal and leather of the bridle, as well. 

Catching up, 52 - 55

52 - Greyhound, charcoal

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53 - Greyhound, charcoal

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54 - Greyhound, oil

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55 - Greyhound, oil

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Each work is 5 x 7 inches, copyright 2014 Kathleen Coy

51 - Podenco

51 - Podenco, 5 x 7 inch oil

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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This is Angela, who is sadly no longer with us, but her bright spirit and dignity live on in paint. 10% of all sighthound project painting sales during this month (April, 2014), are being donated to Beverly Farmer Podencos, who rescued Angela, and so generously allowed me to paint from her photo.