Thursday, July 24, 2014

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. 


Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Sunlight and Shadow


Sunlight and Shadow, 12 x 9 inch, oil on linen
© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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


Monday, July 14, 2014

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.