Shawna with a Smile


"Shawna with a Smile"
6x8 Oil on Linen Panel
Carol Horzempa
NFS

These last three paintings seems to have turned into a series of my dog. My husband suggested I paint Shawna with a smile this time. For reference I used a photo taken of her three years ago while hiking up a steep hill. She beat me to the top and proudly stood there enjoying the view while waiting for me. I was able to capture that moment with my camera. Unfortunately Shawna is in the midst of her senior years and can only take short walks on level ground now.

I discovered a linen canvas in a Sampler Pad from Jerry's Artarama that I love painting on. I used it for this painting. It is called Senso Heavyweight Premium Linen Canvas which comes in rolls and  pads.

By the way, I used my right hand for Shawna's face and the rest with my lefty. I really enjoy painting this way.
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7 comments:

  1. Sue HarrellApril 26, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    This series is just wonderful. The painting is beautiful and your subject matter is charming.

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  2. patricia cotterillApril 28, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Hi Carole. I am going to have to get me a dog, your love for her is so clear in these paintings!

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  3. Carrie GriesemerApril 29, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    This a really wonderful painting to cap off your Shawna series. You've really captured her perfectly in this one.

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  4. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comApril 29, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Such a happy painting. I want to smile in return.
    It is a really good painting and the way you handled the open mouth is amazing.
    Congratulations.

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  5. JaneApril 30, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    She is so gorgeous, what a happy and playful expression !

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  6. Angela SullivanApril 30, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Oh so beautiful

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  7. Diana MarshallMay 27, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Shawna is masterfully painted such a sweet face!

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