Pooh Bear

It's not through any planning on my part and I'm not sure why but I think I've drawn more dogs than any other subjects.  I'm in good company because I read once that canines are the 5th most common painting subject sold.  People either love their dogs or they love their children and in my case...these people love their dog children.

This is Pooh.  She showed up on the doorsteps of my in-laws one stormy day as a young pup and quickly became their surrogate child.  She is very loved so I thought that her parents would appreciate a painting.

On another note - I am very impressed with Daniel Smith's original line of watercolors, especially the quinacridones.  I will not do a full review since they are very popular and one can find reviews quite readily on the web but  I am now using the brand exclusively.  This painting is the first time I've had the opportunity to try out some new hues including french ultramarine, cobalt violet, cobalt violet deep quinacridone burnt orange (replacing burnt sienna), and quinacridone gold (replacing yellow ochre)...the latter two more transparent than the earth pigments.  Can't wait for another free shipping promo to order some more triads I've been hankering for.

Watercolor on Paper, 4"x6"

Pooh, framed

*Please excuse the bad iphone photo.  I forgot to snap a picture so had to do so on the fly after the gift was unwrapped.

Heather Skies - Original Postcard Giveaway

In appreciation of Anthromorphologie Facebook followers, fans, likees or whatever is the terminology these days, I will be giving away free stuff from time to time.  Cool stuff like prints, art supplies, custom portraits, original artwork and perhaps even a certain little baby boy if he doesn't stop crying right now and take a nap.  All you have to do is be a fan and follow directions.


I did this piece as a warm up after my extended hiatus and to try out my new Winsor & Newton Cotman colors.  Truth be told...of the 45 additional colors in my new palette, the only debutante to make it into this exercise was Cerulean Blue.  I don't often do landscapes but I'm trying to incorporate more into my repertoire if only to break up the day.


This quaint hillside scene is painted on 140 lb Strathmore CP postcard size watercolor paper, sealed and ready to be mailed out to one lucky fan.  Wouldn't it be nice to open your mailbox and get something other than bills and solicitations.  Of course it may get a little wear and tear courtesy of the USPS but I'm sure it'll only add to the charm*.  Just comment or "like" this posting.  I'll draw a name from the respondents and post the winner on July 10th. 

Watercolor on Paper, 4"x6"

*I cannot be responsible for lost or stolen mail. In the event that it is lost or stolen, artwork cannot and will not be replaced as it is an original.  Additionally,  there is no refund since it is free.