Tuesday, May 14, 2019

DESI & MAGGIE



This 16" x 20" oil painting was fun from photo shoot to final strokes!  Wiggling bundles of joy are not easy to photograph.  A lot of time was spent studying their faces for head tilts and expressions.  They are just too precious.  The inside shots weren’t going well, but once we got outside and Maggie saw a squirrel dash through the yard, the stage was set!

The breed is Havanese - nicknamed "Havana Silk Dog" because their gorgeous long silky coats are so beautiful.  The National Dog of Cuba, they are small, friendly, outgoing, extremely smart and easily trained.

Desi (short for Destiny) is positioned to show her personality - always aware of her surroundings and looking out for her younger pal.  Maggie never misses anything, is always alert and ready for new adventures.  They complement each other beautifully making their humans proud!

I so appreciate the opportunity of painting these two darling little girls!