"The Enthusiast" Julie Kirkland, Dog Portraits, Colorado Contemporary Realism Artist, small oil paintings

Walking in a wildlife sanctuary one day, two boxers introduced themselves to me by wrapping their leashes around my legs until I was immobilized. It turns out that they were a father/son team and their enthusiasm for the outdoors was contagious. They are beautiful dogs and I painted the son, Jerry, first because I can't resist the life in his face. An alternative title for this 8 x 8 inch oil could have been "The Clown" as I understand that boxers are considered the clowns of the dog world. Hang this painting in your home or office and be greated each day with the bounding delight of "The Enthusiast." $250 plus tax and shipping. Contact me with any questions about this painting or if you'd like to talk to me about commissioning a portrait of your pet. To email me, click on this link Julie Kirkland

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"Golden Temptation", Small Oil Painting, Realism, Fruit

This 8 x 8" oil was my first attempt to recreate my watercolor style in oil. Luminescence is the quality that I always strive for and I was very pleased that I achieved it here. "Golden Temptation" can be yours for $250.00 plus tax. Contact me by email for more information: info@juliekirkland.com Please note that I will be traveling March 3 through March 14th, but will respond when I return.

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"A Windy Day in Pear-is", Colorado Artist Julie Kirkland, Small Oil Paintings, Pears

These three pears appeared to me to be battling a fierce head wind, but I was at a loss for a title. My Facebook friends came up with at least 24 great options, but I loved Genevieve Snyder's pick "A Windy Day in Pear-is." This painting is for sale for $250.00. Contact me by email for more information:info@juliekirkland.com.

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Contemporary Animal Portraits, Julie Kirkland

"Princess" 6 x 6 oil This painting was commissioned as a gift for a collector's daughter who was thrilled when she received it. To inquire about a commission of your pet, contact Julie at info@juliekirkland.com or visit my website http://www.juliekirkland.com/

And so it begins.....

Welcome to the first step in my blogging adventure!  What you're likely to witness here is my delight and my struggle on my journey to become a better painter.  I'll start with my latest exercise, "Plum Crazy."  I'm taking part in a weekly online painting challenge sponsored by "Daily Paintworks."  This assignment was to paint the same thing 8 times, spending only 10 minutes on each one.  I had so much fun that I'm likely to repeat this often!