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.  

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Atlantic Ocean Mermaid

Miss Atlantic 

She was queen for a day! 

Featured in her new Gold frame 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/474363435/kolene-spicher-original-mermaid-painting?ref=pr_shop

I briefly talked about this mermaid before.  It's been one of those things where the mermaid and the frame just didn't jive.  I have enjoyed her on my wall for a while now and finally found a frame that I believe to work.

The finish on this frame is reproduction in nature, meaning that it was newly painted to look old.  It's all crackled and bubbled and will look great with seashells and beauty decor. 

One of the funnest things about my job is creating things that make people feel something.  This mermaid has the sweetest expression.  Her expression is innocent.  Her little hands are naively painted.  She is just fun.

This is the newest frame, Sorry I keep reframing this piece.  I FINALLY am happy! 

OLD FRAME, this frame is too dark.  

In the water to the left and right of her arm is the saying "She was Queen for a day."  I want to be queen for a day!!!  ha 

Just for fun, I am adding what this painting looks like from the back side!  Look at my GIRL sitting on that chair.  She's pretty innocent, too! 

Enjoy. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/474363435/kolene-spicher-original-mermaid-painting?ref=pr_shop

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A Whaling Scene - Part 2 - In 3 Dimension

Uh-Oh!! 

An unfortunate mishap! 

This is actually in 3-D 

Its hard to see the 3D effect here, so I am going to make this a little easier and add a pencil! You'll see! 

This little guy is actually attached to the tail. 

How about this picture!  and look at that frame!  I really love it!  The glass is wavy and old, which is an added bonus.  (Glass not present, yet). 

The whale spray jets forward 

Here is a shot with the frame and the painting in its entirety.  You can see the makings of another painting in the background.  

I love the soft blue green in the foreground.  It really nicely accents and makes the whale stand out.  The tail is in 3D, too. 

 I really spend a lot of effort on making certain that all of my paintings hang well with each other. Buy with confidence, they will all 'go' together.  

All the colors sort of blend.  You can tell that this painting is done by the same hand as my others.  See below. 

You can purchase my originals by messaging me or thru my KOLENESPICHER Etsy store.  Sorry, but I don't have anything up currently, as everything has sold.  However, You can still look at what I have offered in the past.   

Thanks for looking today.  Please check back for more updates. For instance, I am doing more trees, and I am ready to start another 3-D mermaid! That is what the big ocean scene is for in the background.  

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