"Max" for Mike and Judy

30x40 oil on stretched canvas

so this is Max..especially for my dear friends, Mike and Judy...Max crossed over the rainbow bridge a while ago..he's romping around up there with Eli and Alf and Nellie and Rufus and Rake and who knows how many others...and i'll bet they're having a high old time!..and this i do know:.. all their aches and pains are gone!..and we'll see them again one day.. when all OUR aches and pains are gone...RIP Max!!

"Gus"

7x5 oil on panel

so this is Gus.. another little guy who's crossed over the rainbow bridge..for my friend nancy!.. i have several commissions to finish but every now and again i like to do one of these little pieces...i'm about one third of the way through my studio but i just couldn't wait any longer.. if i wait til i get the whole thing organized.. i may never be able to paint again!!😉

so i've been working really hard on my studio lately.. sorting, organizing, putting things in folders i  may never look at again.. you know the routine...and i hope to be able to get back to some serious painting next week!.. also working in my yard.. tearing out invasive ivy that we actually transplanted from kokomo over 40 years ago.. i love the look of an ivy-covered house but.. wow.. the damage it does!!.. so my back is killing me but i'll be able to plant zinnias there for the summer!!.. meanwhile.. it's freezing here in indiana and i hear snow is predicted for later..the best time of the day is relaxing in front of this fireplace after a long, hard day...maybe a scotch wouldn't hurt either!😊...ps..can you see nellie and ruby in that painting ?..

"Shadow"

7x5 oil on panel

so this is Shadow.. my new friend susan's kitty..also passed over the rainbow bridge..i have been working on a very large piece..and every now and then i need to take a break and do one of these little guys..i am so lucky to have my painting to keep me going in this craziest of times!!

"Dorie"

6x6 oil on linen panel

so this is for my friends jodi and meg..another pooch who's crossed over the rainbow bridge.. and a black one, to boot!.. don't know how exactly i will deliver this.. we've met for lunch before but that's out!!  in case you didn't notice, this girl is in the pool!!.. what dog doesn't love the water??? stay safe, everyone!

"The Rest Stop"

18x24 oil on canvas

so this is a project i've been working on..secretly..as a special birthday present for my friend Matt.. commissioned by his wife Tobi..the lighting in my studio wasn't great so this is all i have to post..his birthday was yesterday so i can finally post this today.. i also have several black animals i'm working on..one cat, three or four dogs.. i'll get to those later...hope you're all staying safe!!