Collie Dog on the Rug

"Bessie on the Oriental Rug" (12"X16", Oil on Canvas, SOLD)

This is the painting mentioned in the previous post where I was able to put in the rug and a bit of the fireplace andirons in the upper left corner. This is one of my favorite paintings of animals that I've done, mostly because the dog itself is so beautiful, and also because of the luxurious setting. I like the warmth of the dog's coat and how it's set off by the pale blue details in the rug. I always think of Collie dogs as being rather like lions, with their dramatic manes.