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.

50 - Saluki

51 - Saluki, charcoal and graphite on toned paper

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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49 - Greyhound, charcoal and graphite on toned paper

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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My lovely girl, Train.  I'm really enjoying these black and white charcoal drawings, especially on a cold and rainy day...

48 - Podenco

48 - Podenco, 8 x 8 inch oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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Continuing with the sighthound series, this beautiful Podenco is Jazzy, who is in the care of Beverly Farmer Podencos, who very graciously let me paint from her beautiful photo. I loved the photo so much, I decided to paint this one a little larger than the previous paintings in the series. I was drawn to the warm colors and wanted to capture the feeling of the hot sun on the building and dog. I'm donating 10% of the proceeds from the sighthound series this month to Beverley Farmer Podencos. Check out the work they're doing to help these dogs in need. Here are a few close up shots:

47 - Borzoi

47 - Borzoi, 5 x 7 inch oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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Borzoi are such ethereal looking dogs.. so beautiful, and very enjoyable to paint. This is the lovely Kira.

46 - Greyhound

46 - Greyhound 

Charcoal on Strathmore 400 series grey toned paper

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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This is my greyhound Sephiroth, his coloring lends itself surprisingly well to black and white. His amber eyes stare right into my soul, in this drawing as well as in real life.. 

45 - Greyhound

45 - Greyhound, 5 x 7 inch oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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This is Dodger, who looks very similar to my girl Train. It's so much fun to paint dogs that are brindle and white, it's like the best of both worlds.

Pharaoh Hound painting, Greyhound and Afghan Hound drawings

43 - Pharaoh Hound, 5 x 7 inch oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

I had a lot of fun with this little painting, the reference photo lent itself well to the imagination.

Nothing more relaxing than to spend an evening drawing. This is my lovely boy, Sephiroth. I had a mat that fit perfectly, so this drawing comes ready to frame:

44 - Greyhound, pencil

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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And here's a little charcoal Afghan Hound. Love that hair:

42 - Afghan Hound, charcoal

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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41 - Greyhound

41 - Greyhound, 5 x 7 inch oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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Continuing the Sighthound Project with our girl Train. Yes, you read that right. Train is no longer a foster, but a member of the family. We all fell in love with her and the feeling seemed mutual - she found her forever home right here. 

My first art book!

Release the Hounds - 36 Paintings in 36 Days, is available in two sizes. If you need help deciding, the paintings are a little bigger than actual size in the large version, while in the small version they are a little smaller than the actual size:

http://www.blurb.com/user/store/katcoy

Release the Hounds 36 Paintings in 36 Days (large) By Kathleen Coy by Kathleen Coy | Make Your Own Book

40 - Italian Greyhound

40 - Italian Greyhound

5 x 7 inch, oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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The next painting in the Sighthound Project is a companion piece to Day 12 (the other IG in the family needed his portrait on the bed, too.) This one is up there with my personal favorites - it's such a relaxing painting, and the colors... they make me very happy.

Day 39 - Greyhound

Day 39 - Greyhound

5 x 7 inch, oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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Another little painting of my foster girl, Train. What a heart stealer she is.. I really love the loose, sketchy feel of this painting. Auction ends tonight (March 14th.)

38 - Galgo Español

38 - Galgo Español 

7 x 5 inch, oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy
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This lovely Galgo (Spanish Greyhound) is Cara, who is the muse of photographer Petra Postma.

37 - Greyhound

37 - Greyhound, 5 x 7 inch oil on panel

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

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I'm continuing my sighthound project with my new foster greyhound, Train. It won't be as ambitious as posting every day, but as often as I can. I'd like to feature a different rescue each month, and donate 10% of the proceeds. This month it is Baas Galgo Association. 

Here's a few more pictures of Train. She is such a sweetheart, we're very happy she's here. 

Lurcher Commission

Floss, 14 x 14 inch oil on linen

© 2014 Kathleen Coy

It felt so good to paint something big, (or at least bigger than a 6 x 6 inch.) This is Floss, a lovely Lurcher girl. I've included a close up shot of her collar and tag - it's so much fun to paint brass: