Monday, May 28, 2007

8 x 10 soft pastel "Great Owl"


Just finished my third painting for the weekend! I guess I am just on a roll. Thought I might give this one to my Dad for father's day. It is done on suedeboard.

Sunday, May 27, 2007

8 x 10 soft pastel "Cheeta and Baby"


This painting is done on blue suedeboard in soft pastel. I loved how mama looked so relaxed with her baby in this pose. The painting is for sale by inquiring at lyurge@telus.net.

Saturday, May 26, 2007

8 x 10 soft pastel "Lion's Portrait"


This painting is done on black suedeboard in soft pastel. I liked the pose facing into the light with the back fading to black. This painting is available for purchase by contacting me at lyurge@telus.net.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

8 x 10 pastel "Lounging Tiger Cub"


This painting is again done on suedeboard. I thought the pose was really very cute. Inquiries for purchase info at lyurge@telus.net.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

5 x 7 pastel "Old Black Lab"



This is a small painting of an old black lab. I thought I would have a try at doing a black dog. Not as easy as it sounds! This old dog reminded me of our old dog we had when I was a kid.

8 x 10 soft pastel "Howling Wolf"


This little painting is done on velour paper and is the first in a series of 3 that I plan on doing in the future (hopefully soon). Any inquiries please contact lyurge@telus.net.

Monday, May 14, 2007

10 x 13 pastel "Lion's Head"


This is another painting done on suedeboard, this time a grey color. I enjoyed doing this one although it was quite challenging getting the shading right. This painting is for sale by inquiring at lyurge@telus.net.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

9 x 12 soft pastel "Quarterhorse Colt"


This painting is done on suedeboard which is very soft and perfect for doing animal portraits. This painting is for sale. Inquiries can be made by contacting
lyurge@telus.net.

Friday, May 11, 2007

8 x 10 "Resting Tiger" soft pastel


This painting is done on the velour paper in soft pastels. For inquiries contact
lyurge@telus.net.

Sunday, May 6, 2007

5 x 7 pastel "Kitty"


Another little painting of a kitty. I thought this was such a cute pose. Done on velour paper.

5 x 7 pastel "Siamese Cat"


Another animal portrait done on velour paper. I thought the pose was cute so I gave it a try.

Saturday, May 5, 2007

5 x 7 soft pastel "Bull Mastiff"


Another photo that I found that I fell in love with. These are very sweet and gentle dogs. The painting is done on velour paper and is for sale by contacting me at lyurge@telus.net.