2015 6"Squared show

I have four paintings in the 2015 6"Squared show at the Randy Higbee Gallery in Costa Mesa, California. This is a really fun show to be a part of, lovingly called The Greatest Small Works Show on Earth - hundreds of paintings, each one is 6 x 6 inches, and beautifully framed by the gallery. The opening reception is Saturday, Dec. 5th. 

Greyhound Painting

Capone, 12 x 12 inch, oil on panel

© 2015 Kathleen Coy 

Another recent greyhound painting. A VERY similar pose to the previous post.. However, in addition to being a different dog altogether, the lighting situations are completely different. (Strong sunlight vs overcast light.) It's interesting how many different ways a similar pose can be painted. I like the dreamy feel to this piece. 

Portrait of Odd Grayson

Portrait of Odd Grayson, 11 x 14 inch, oil on linen

© 2015 Kathleen Coy 

I wanted a timeless feel to this painting, with its classic, beautifully sunlit pose. I enjoyed every minute of this painting. 

Legendary Greyhound sire, Molotov

Molotov, 8 x 10 inch, oil on linen

© 2015 Kathleen Coy 

It was a great honor to be asked to paint the legendary greyhound sire, Molotov, as a gift for his owner. Molotov was his heart dog, and I'm told he still visits his grave often to talk with him. This painting is special to me, as Molotov is my greyhound Sephiroth (Do Hicky)'s great-grandsire.

Freckles, 5 x 7 inch, oil on panel

© 2015 Kathleen Coy 

A fun little commissioned painting of a greyhound girl named Freckles. 

Lucy

Lucy, 8 x 10 inch, oil on linen

© 2015 Kathleen Coy 

A painting of Lucy the greyhound, what a sweet face she has!  Below are some work in progress photos.

American Impressionist Society

Detail, Valkyrie. Oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

The American Impressionist Society's annual show is being held at Trailside Galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona, from October 1st - 29th, 2015.  I'm humbled and extremely honored that my painting Valkyrie is part of this amazing show. 

**UPDATE**  I'm thrilled to announce that my painting won an honorable mention. You can see the entire show here: http://americanimpressionistsociety.org/show2015/s2015art.html

Kukla in Profile

Kukla in Profile, 12 x 12 inch, oil on linen

© 2015 Kathleen Coy 

A commissioned oil painting of a beautiful German Shepherd. I enjoyed trying to capture the texture and colors of her thick, soft fur. 

My Greyhounds..

Ode to a Brindle Greyhound, 12 x 9 inch, oil on linen

© 2015 Kathleen Coy 

The Wind Speaks Her Name, 12 x 12 inch, oil on panel

© 2015 Kathleen Coy 

Cloud #32

Cloud #32, Butter Wouldn't Melt © 2015 Kathleen Coy
8 x 8 inch, oil on panel

This painting marks the 32nd time I've painted my rat terrier Cloud. He turned 14 a couple weeks ago. My bestest little bud.. I love him so much.. 

Borzoi in Flight

Borzoi in Flight, 16 x 12 inch, oil on gessoboard, © 2015 Kathleen Coy

I love to paint Borzoi, they are so lovely and ethereal, like a dream..

Greyhound Paintings

Catching up the blog with some recent greyhound paintings.  The first is an experimental painting of my greyhound, Train.  I wanted to capture her intensity and focus with dramatic lighting.  It was also my first time using lead white, which has earned a permanent place on my palette.

Valkyrie, 12 x 9 inch, oil on gessoboard. © 2014 Kathleen Coy

I was honored to paint the magnificent Blazin Wildfire and Pat C Sabbath:

Blazin Wildfire, 12 x 12 inch, oil on linen. © 2015 Kathleen Coy

Pat C Sabbath, 11 x 14 inch, oil on linen. © 2015 Kathleen Coy

Greyhound Drawings

A collection of recent greyhound drawings.

Sirius Black, 5 x 7 inch, © 2014 Kathleen Coy

Jayne, 5 x 7 inch, © 2014 Kathleen Coy

Sprite Drive, 12 x 16 inch, © 2015 Kathleen Coy

Greyhound in Pencil #2, 9 x 12 inch, © 2015 Kathleen Coy

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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

Available here

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

Available here 

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

Available here

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...