Pet Portrait–Mattie

5×7
Rhonda Hartis Smith © 2008

This is my little pet portrait of Mattie, a very energetic Cairn Terrier. You would never know she was so hyper because she was posing like a little angel when Sandy took her picture. She was so much fun to paint and she’s cute as a button (whatever that means).

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10 Responses to “Pet Portrait–Mattie”

  • Suzanne Says:
    September 25th, 2008 at 1:07 am

    This is a cute painting. I would not believe Mattie to be a hyper dog. My daughter is fascinated by this painting she thinks its cool.

  • Brenda Says:
    September 25th, 2008 at 9:41 am

    Ahhh…how SWEET! Makes me want to give Mattie a big hug.

    As I’ve said before, Rhonda, you are SO talented!

  • Sandra Ree Says:
    September 25th, 2008 at 1:17 pm

    So cute!

    Princess Bubbles is black and I have the hardest time photographing her, I’m wondering if it’s just as hard to paint a darker animal?

    And I do agree with Brenda, you’re very talented! :)

  • Rhonda Says:
    September 25th, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    Hi Suzanne,
    I'm so glad you and your daughter like the painting. I have another dog portrait to paint–a little spaniel.

    Hey Brenda,
    I'm not sure Mattie would let anyone hug her but if you can catch her. . . . she might. Most of the time I don't feel talented but thank you very much!

    Hi Sandra (aka Bubs),
    I think the darker shades are harder, I always try to photograph when the sun is shining on them to get a little dimension. This spaniel that I'm going to paint is black & white–we'll see how she turns out.

    Thanks all,
    Rhonda

  • Pat Says:
    September 26th, 2008 at 8:39 am

    Mattie has such a cute face and you captured her expression so well! Love her big ears!

  • Paz Says:
    September 26th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    LOVE your dog portrait! So life-like.

    Paz

  • Rhonda Says:
    September 26th, 2008 at 7:34 pm

    Hi Pat,
    She is full of mischief! When you put your shoes on, she starts biting your feet because she doesn’t want you to leave.

    Hi Paz,
    Thanks so much–I like painting animals.

    Thanks and have a great weekend!
    Rhonda

  • GMG Says:
    September 27th, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    Hi Rhonda! Here I am to enjoy your lovely blog on my weekly visit!
    And this week we have again another wonderful painting!
    Look forward to reading you at Blogtrotter, now back in Chania!
    Have a great weekend!

  • The Vintage Kitten Says:
    September 27th, 2008 at 5:48 pm

    Hi Rhonda, thats another lovely picture. Mattie certainly IS as cute as a button. Hope your business is going well and you have sold plenty of paintings X

  • Rhonda Says:
    September 28th, 2008 at 6:50 am

    Hi Trotter,
    Checked out your site, lovely pictures, very colorful town–wish I was there. . .

    Hi Mandy,
    Thanks for stopping by, I’ve got shows coming up so hopefully I can sell some paintings.

    Thanks
    Rhonda

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