Devotion

Devotion, 8 x 10 inch, oil on panel        $240

Every time I look at this scruffy face, I laugh!

"The Girls"

"The Girls"                        12 x 16 oil on hardboard panel

Bibi and Madeline are referred to as "The Girls" by their loving owners.  One of them is quiet and reserved, and the other is outgoing and energetic.  Can you guess which description fits which dog?  

This portrait was commissioned by the dogs owners.  If you would be interested in having your own pet, (or perhaps someone else's pet as a memorable holiday gift) please contact me at info@juliekirkland.com.  Portraits start as low as $100.  You can see more of my animal paintings on my website.

"Fluffy"

"Fluffy"                      12x12in.                oil on canvas panel

I've just finished a commissioned portrait of Fluffy, the beautiful pomeranian that you see above.  As usual, the eyes and the tongue were my favorite parts to paint.  I've painted mostly short haired animals and found Fluffy's fluff to be a challenge that turned into pure fun.   This week, I'm turning my attention to another commissioned portrait of a young African girl with lots of dreadlocks.  The overall shape of her hair is not unlike Fluffy's, but the texture is definitely different!


I'd like to point out a new feature on my blog, and that's the Daily Paintworks Widget that you see on the right.  The widget constantly rotates through my painting gallery on DPW, and gives you a link directly to the painting that you click on (and then into my entire gallery as well).


The piece that went up for auction today is "Satsuma Gold," a 6x6 inch oil.  As promised, I've continued to paint tangerines, and they continue to keep me interested.  In this particular painting, I focused on having softer, cooler edges and, just for fun, created that "hot" shadow.  Starting bid is only $25, and again, if you are local I'll refund the $10 shipping to you when you pick up the painting.  Check the rotating widget I mentioned and click on the painting image to go straight to the auction.

Satsuma Gold            6x6 inch           oil on panel

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Sir Galahad

This painting wouldn't be nearly as delightful if this puppy's name had been anything but "Sir Galahad!"  He looks like he'd fit inside a small bowl, and I have no idea of his breed, but it makes me happy to just look  at him.  "Sir Galahad" is a 6 x 6" unframed oil.  He comes unframed for $75 plus any applicable tax and shipping.   For more information and to purchase, contact me at info@juliekirkland.com.

Busy at the Easel

My daughter was married in July and since then, I've been very focused on my painting.  So focused that I haven't spent much time on the computer.  I have been working hard to improve my brushwork and color and feel that I'm starting to get a little more consistent results.  My goal is to soon be posting art on a regular basis, but for now I'm staying up to my elbows in wet paint.

Here's a little piece that I did on Friday.  I haven't titled him yet, but it's a late afternoon setting, and he seems to be looking in the distance for a familiar person to run and greet....

I'm now taking dog portrait commissions for the holidays.  If you need a gift for someone with a cherished pet, a painting that captures the animal's personality is a great gift.  Contact me at

mailto:info@juliekirkland.com for more information and you can see more examples of my portraits on my website, http://www.juliekirkland.com/.

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/