Shawna


"Shawna"
oil on canvas

This painting was my first submission for Karin Jurick's biweekly challenge on Different Strokes from Different Folks Dec. 3, 2008. In this challenge we were asked to paint our interpretation of a photo of Karin's work boots. I wasn't planning to enter the challenge but I kept seeing a painting of my Gordon Setter Shawna curled up next to Karin's boots. I barely finished my painting before the deadline. Since then I decided it needed to be developed further so I included more of Shawna in the painting as you can see.

This sweetheart of a dog was rescued from a shelter and was only hours from being put down. Shawna was a year old when we adopted her and has been part of our family for 8 years. She still looks and acts like a pup except for her graying muzzle, which I love to paint. You will be seeing more of her I’m sure, since she is a great model in front of my camera.
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19 comments:

  1. BendzJanuary 9, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    Hi,

    Nice art.
    The two arts are really good.

    Wish you this new year gives you health and wealth.

    :-)
    Insurance

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  2. UnknownJanuary 9, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    aaaaaaaah....... gives me the warm and fuzzies looking at this. Just want to kneel down and scratch behind her ear. Wonderful image Carol.

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  3. VickiRossArtJanuary 9, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    what a sweetheart! Those eyes are full of love.

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  4. Trevor LingardJanuary 10, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Hello Carol
    I found your work through different strokes and now seeing your blog I am so glad I have discovered you.
    What beatiful work.
    Please allow me to follow your blog.
    Regards
    Trevor Lingard

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  5. ShariJanuary 11, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    What a wonderful painting. I love how you have incoporated the boots with your beautiful dog - just like she is waiting for her walk.

    I also rescued a dog and he is the most adorable character. I hope one day I can paint him as well as you have painted Shawna.

    Sharon

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  6. Theresa RankinJanuary 11, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Touching and very well done painting, Carol! Thank you for adding yourself as a follower! I am honored!
    Lucky Shawna to be adopted and loved so well...

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  7. dominique eichiJanuary 12, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    There's nothing but love in that expression. What a beatutiful talent you have.

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  8. Anne Marie PropstJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Your kind comment to me on joining the DS challenge led me to your site and thank goodness as this is a joy. Love the Gordon Setter and will watch your work often. Thanks for the welcome.

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  9. adebanjiJanuary 15, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    I love this painting so much,, the intensity, the composition, the texture!!

    Great Colours!

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  10. robin petersonJanuary 16, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    Hi Carol, Thanks for the visit and I'm glad I stopped by your blog. I had admired your skills on the portrait challenge and your dog painting is a wonderful captured moment. What an excellent way to make Karin's boots your own. (Shawna's eyes say you won't be leaving in those boots without her!) I feel a little like a kindred spirit out here in Washington with a little milder seasons but definitely all four of them. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

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  11. Carol HorzempaJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    I really appreciate all you comments and wonderful interpretations of my painting of Shawna. This is my first painting of a dog in oil and look forward to doing more.

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  12. Vern SchwarzJanuary 19, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Carol, what a beautiful painting this is. There is such warmth in it.

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  13. Edward BurtonJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    I love this painting, Carol. You did a beautiful job with the dog and I hope to see more.

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  14. David Larson EvansJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Rich brush strokes I like that.

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  15. Annie SalnessFebruary 4, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Hi Carol,
    I know this painting was of Karin's boots, but I can't take my eyes off your dog! You really captured Shawna's sweetness. Thank goodness you rescued her!

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  16. Carol HorzempaFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    David - Thanks for checking my blog and your nice comment.

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  17. Carol HorzempaFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Annie - I am really pleased that you can see the same thing I see in my wonderful sweet dog. Thanks for stopping by.

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  18. Karen M SchmidtFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    What a great painting! And what a priceless canine expression you've captured! Rescue animals hold a special place in my heart ... your Shawna is so beautiful ... I look forward to seeing more of her in future paintings. :)

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  19. c.gillespieJanuary 2, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    Carol,I just love this portrait of Shawna, and what a sweet face she has. I love how you have incorporated her presence in your blog. I must do more of my dog Jade, also a rescue.
    Happy New Year,
    Catherine

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