Friday, September 23, 2011

Into the Blue, watercolor painting of Australian Shepherd Puppy

"Into the Blue"  8 by 10 inch watercolor on paper © Maria T Reichert 2011
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This week I have been working on this painting of a puppy I met at a horse show. They are always there at horse shows, those cute little girls in shorts and cowboy boots, holding a puppy in their hands...looking for their forever homes (for the pup, not the young cowgirl!)...I am usually good at NOT looking, NOT holding, that's when they've got you, when you hold them! But I could not resist taking a picture, and painting him. He had such lovely eyes!
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  1. MargaretSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Yes, that is how I ended up with three dogs! I love your painting technique here.... so fresh and free.

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  2. Maria's WatercolorSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Thank you Margaret!

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  3. Carol BlackburnSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Yes, the puppy is sweet Maria. No more dogs for me. I can sometimes barely make it up and down the stairs myself never mind having to take one of those wonderful creatures out to do their business. I'll just love they through other peoples photos etc. Wonderful job on this.

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  4. Maria's WatercolorSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Thank you Carol, I am glad you like him, you are right, they are so much work to care for though, right now mine is desperately in need of a bath, I can smell her from here!!

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  5. Theresa PadenSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Oh, he's adorable! You captured him beautifully!

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  6. PatSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Beautiful boy - well painted.

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  7. Maria's WatercolorSeptember 24, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Thanks Theresa and Pat! I am working on a horse portrait now, can't wait til I can share it with you.

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  8. Barbara RosenzweigSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    This is wonderful! I haven't gotten up the nerve to try to paint a dog yet. The fur is intimidating!

    Thanks for your comments on my strawberries and shakers!

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  9. DiptiSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Hi Maria its beautiful painting. the eyes are so b'ful. Great paintings on animals!

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  10. Quilt WorksSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Hi Maria, Thank you for making a nice comment on my scarves! It is nice to get encouragement when you start out a new venture!!!

    I am so glad I came to visit, I love your style of painting. You captured the puppies playfulness here so well. I will be back to enjoy new pieces!

    Quiltworks

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  11. LindaOctober 1, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    He is adorable! Good job on capturing his look.

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  12. Maria's WatercolorOctober 1, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Thank you Linda! He was so cute in person, I felt a little pressure to get that cuteness on paper....

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  13. Rustique RestorationOctober 3, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Oh Maria! How sweet is this.. This is just beautiful.. Well done here, and so cute! I love they feeling in this painting..

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  14. Maria's WatercolorOctober 3, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks so much Jennifer, I was so proud that I didn't bring him home, I have a weak spot for a cute Aussie puppy!

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