my entries in the EBSQ Pet Portrait show...

I had 5 (yes 5!) partners for the 2008 EBSQ Pet Portrait Show. I did manage to finish up 3 of those entries in time to make the deadline, 2 of those entries I have yet to finish will be entered in the EBSQ Better Late Than Never show in December (thank goodness for that one!)The Pet Portrait show is a swap show, we partner up and exchange photos of our pets and when the portraits of our pets are complete, and the pieces entered into the show, we send our portraits to each other. It is, of course, one of my favorite shows for obvious reasons.My first portrait was for my partner Heather Mathieson, and here is her lovely EBSQ portfolio link www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_15928_profile.htm. We exchanged pictures of ragdoll cats, and she did a fabulous pastel of my dearly departed Elizabeth. I had the privilege of painting her beautiful blue-eyed Isis and decided to do a rock portrait.





Next, I did a portrait of Deb Sprague's lovely new rescued kitty, Ruby. Deb is a wonderful animal artist as well, and does so much for animal rescue groups....www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_3414_profile.htm I enjoyed painting this beauty, in oils on 5x7 canvas...



Then, it was on to Vicky Knowles' Boston Terrier Mr. Wiggles, who is featured in many of Vicky's own amazing paintings, www.ebsqart.com/Artists/cmd_7_profile.htm. He was a true joy to paint, I loved the reference she sent me of him holding a favorite toy, as if to say "yeah, I know you want it, but, you can't have it, ha!" This is oils on canvas as well, 5x7.







Be sure to check out the show, http://www.ebsqart.com/ArtShows/sh_179.htm, and, vote for your favorite piece of art! It's easy to do! If you aren't a patron of EBSQ, become one, it's free! www.ebsqart.com/info/fp_Become%20an%20EBSQ%20Patron_initRegister_Become%20an%20EBSQ%20Patron.htmIf you are already a member, then what are you waiting for?? Vote! All the art in this show is great!!