8 x 10 inch soft pastel "Sleepy Puppy"

I just got back from my holidays in southern Alberta and the sunshine coast of British Columbia. I had a wonderful time but was itching to paint something! I found this photo of a little puppy that I thought was adorable, so i gave it a try. It is done on suedeboard in soft pastel.

8 x 10 soft pastel "Grizzley"

I tried a new paper for me today called colorfix by Art Spectrum. Not sure I like it as well as my suedeboard for animals, but I think it will work well for landscapes.

8 x 10 inch pastel "Macro of an Iris"

This painting took a little longer than usual for me. It was harder that I thought it would be. It is done on velour paper in soft pastel from a photo I took in my backyard. The irises are really beautiful this year and this one especially was a beauty.

8 x 10 soft pastel "The Belgian"

I wanted to do another horse portrait since I so enjoyed the last one I did. I really love how his mane looks, all those curls. It is done on chocolate suedeboard in soft pastels.

5 x 9 soft pastel "Night Stalker"

This painting is done on black suedeboard in soft pastel. I wanted to do another tiger painting to go with the "swimming tiger" I did the other day. I liked the long narrow format although it wasn't the smartest move as far as framing goes. Now I have to have one custom made! This painting is for sale by contacting me at lyurge@telus.net.

5 x 7 soft pastel "Gorrilla"

I did this painting very quickly, about 1 hour. It is done on black suedeboard. I wouldn't want to meet this guy in a dark alley!

8 x 10 soft pastel "Narrows Inlet"

I did this painting today for a change from my animal paintings and to excite me about my vacation in a week. It is done from a photo I took while at Narrows Inlet, B.C. a couple of years ago. I love this place, and we are going back for some vacation time in another week. I can't wait! This painting is done on Murano pastel paper in soft pastel and is for sale by contacting me at lyurge@telus.net.

7 x 14 soft pastel "Swimming Tiger"

This painting is done on black suedeboard. I really like to work on the black, especially when there is a lot of black in the picture. This is the first of 2 that I plan on doing of tigers. The next will be of a straight on shot of a tiger walking towards you. I will probably start this one tomorrow, so stay tuned!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

8 x 10 "Resting Tiger" soft pastel

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

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.

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.