Husky Portrait in OIL by artist Lara Harris

Continuing to work through a number of commissions...this one a beautiful Siberian Husky. If you or someone you know are interested in having their pet immortalized in oil or if you are considering a pet portrait for the holidays, feel free to contact me and/or check out my website! :)

Whippet & Vizsla Portraits in Oil

 

  

What fun it was to paint these two portraits! They are actually my very first Whippet and Vizsla! I really want to make it my goal this year to add several new dog breeds into my repertoire, although I still will be painting my much loved Westies, Golden Retrievers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, etc. Each portrait is 8"x10", oil on stretched canvas with the edges painted black.(SOLD, thank you!10% donated to Coalition to Unchain Dogs.)

(*photos used with permission, flickr id: vizwhip)

Viewing Mary Cassatt's 'Children Playing with a Dog', Master Portrait Study in Oil

 

(Viewing Cassatt's 'Children Playing with a Dog', 

6"x 6", oil on stretched canvas,  

available on etsy)

This is a 6"x 6" oil painting on stretched canvas with the edges painted black
(can be hung as is, no need for framing) depicting a little girl and her Yorkie viewing
Mary Cassatt's "Children Playing with a Dog." Amazing to think that Cassatt's painting went for $6.2 million at Christie's Auction House in 2007!
(**Note:This piece is more vibrant, colorful, & detailed than what may appear! :)

Winter Sheltie Pup Painting in Oil

"Winter Sheltie Pup,"  8"x10", 

oil on canvas,

(available)

My husband lost his job last week, so as you can imagine I've been painting like the dickens in my studio...and I have to say although this is one of the most stressful things I've ever gone through, painting is by far the best therapy!If you are interested in having your pup immortalized in paint, feel free to drop me a line!

Beautiful Asha, Australian Shepherd Dog Portrait in Oil

 

"Asha," 9"x 12", oil on canvas,

10% will be donated to Heeling Hearts ACD Rescue 

 

I am really thrilled with how Asha's portrait turned out! I actually used a couple different photos to create this piece as I wanted the gentle face from one photo to be paired with the playful ears of the other. I so enjoy painting Australian Dogs, because their coloring is just so unique! If you are interested in having a portrait done of your precious pup, feel free to contact me!

Currently on my Easel, a Golden Retriever & Australian Cattle Dog

Just thought I'd give you a peek of what is currently on my easel...a HUGE Golden Retriever painting (18"x 24") and a beautiful Australian Shepherd. I also am working on a Sheltie and a pair of Miniature Schnauzers, and will be starting a Black Lab soon as well!I can feel the holiday rush already starting!Less than 8 weeks left!

"And in the Beginning There Was Coral..."(Golden Retriever Pet Portrait Painting in Oil)

  

Just thought I'd share the beginning sketch of a portrait I've started today of a dear Golden Retriever named Coral who was taken far too soon at only 6 years of age. I look forward to creating a wonderful piece the family can cherish for years to come. If you would like to have a Pet Memorial Painting done feel free to contact me. I am currently taking commissions, however, to insure delivery in time for the holidays you would need to order your portrait before Dec.4th. Thank you & stay tuned! :)