Kolene Spicher Original Dog Portraits, Post 4

The Dogs of Facebook 

Dachshunds, Maltese, Boxer, 

and the French Bulldog

The Boxer from Marysville 

I am having too much fun with this.  I hate to tell you this if you are waiting for folk art, but this post is all about dogs.  They keep pouring into my Facebook page, and so I continue to paint them.  

As I said, they will be available thru Spicher and Company mid April, 2017.  

If you are really sharp, you will notice that I did some changes to some of these posts above.  

Some changes ~ My Bernise Mountain dog, lower right corner, did not have a collar on.  I added this bright red collar and I happen to thing he's precious.  His name is Gipper and he is from Lancaster.  

My girlfriend really wanted a heart added to her Greyhound.  You will see Wobbie or Wubbie or whatever front and left of center.  

These are brother and sister Dachshunds, again straight from someone who contacted me
thru Facebook. 

Here are the Facebook Dachshunds that were the models

I am not certain what type of dog this little white pup might be.   My girlfriend who know a lot said that she thinks it is a Maltese.  

One dog that is really precious and I love is the French Bulldog.  Again, Facebook

French Bulldog

I happen to think that this dog turned out really well.  I just like him, and I am in love with black and white!  So there you have it, in love.  

You can see the likeness on this one.  Of course I added the bell.  

According to my same friend, the boxer and the French Bulldog (as well as the Boston Terrier) are all descendants from a bull dog type dog called Bullenbeisser from Germany.  She says it was a fiercely strong dog with a jaw that would hold wild boars and bulls by the nose while the huntsman shot them.  This required extreme tenacity, fearlessness, and super strong jaw muscles.  Of course, now they are all tamed down to be less aggressive (hopefully), except for some Pit Bulls.  Did I tell you that she loves dogs?

I love how these dogs look with my trophy!  HAHA, I am all about the decorating, too.  

Here's a closeup of the collar on the Bernise Mountain Dog.  It adds so much. 

There will be more dogs coming.  I will probably wait till there are four additional ones before I post another time about dogs.  

Enjoy and thanks for looking. 

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Dog Portraits for Spicher and Company

Jill and Scout

My sweet little pups. 

Many of you know that I have two dogs.  Early in my life, I would have never thought of myself as a dog person but strange things happen when you have children.  

I have three boys.  One day, my middle boy came home from school and said, "I want a dog."  

"No!"  I said.  "I am not going to have to clean up after dogs going to the BR on my carpeting. " 

He went on to beg.  It was quite a sight.  He went on to tell me that he was praying that I would change my mind.  Oh boy.    That Christmas, he spent all of his money on dog toys, dishes, and beds.   This boy has always had so much faith.  Talk about twisting my heart in a pretzel.  Truthfully, a whole calendar year passed with Billy faithfully praying and me continuing to protest.  One day, he came home from school and said, "Mom, should I stop asking God for a dog."  I felt this little voice inside my heart saying, "You are my hands and feet."  From that point forward, things fell in line, and we were given Jill by a friend who needed someone to take her.  What a gift this dog has been.  I just love her.  

I took off the MY LOVE part.  Her hair is actually more champagne colored but I liked it looking white and clean.  I like clean things.  LOL. 

See you clearly tell that her hair is champagne in coloring.  Don't be upset, it's my painting.  She is such a sweet dog. 

I have another dog, too, that I clean up after.  Her name is Scout.  She is a beagle.  She is a remarkable dog.  She has a huge mouth, a jealous streak, and cries when she doesn't get her way.  She's not as mature as my Girl.  I love her, too, though.  She actually listens.  I mean really listens and obeys.  

This was the reference material that I used to paint her.  Like Jill, it's not exact, but it still captures her personality.  

I see these dog portraits in a double white frame.  (See Below). 

This is one of my Mermaids from www.spicherandco.com

You can't actually tell from the picture, but there is a piece of glass that is floating between the white liner and the actual frame of this print.  I believe the frame is WCWL.  

I have a very dear friend that this very sweet Bernise Mountain Dog belongs to.  His name was Gipper and he just passed away.  When I would go to see my friend, I would always take the time to pet this dog.  He was huge and had a heart to match.  Gipper is my next portrait.  

I have another friend that owns this beautiful Whippet.  This is the most graceful dog you will ever find.  When she runs thru the yard, it's like a ballerina.  She will be after Gipper.  

Check back! 

ENJOY. 

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