Welcome suggestion

One of the things I like most about blogging is the feedback I get from my readers. Most of these come to me directly, but you all are welcome and encouraged to post right on my blog. One long-time reader of my other blog suggested that I include descriptions and a bit about each of the dogs whose portraits are featured on these pages. So, I shall do so, and appreciate the input! Again, I welcome thoughts and suggestions from all of you. Dogs and their owners, art lovers, casual visitors all add up to a great community.

Slim Shady

This is the first Basenji that I have painted. It was a commission for a woman in the Bay Area who breeds first rate dogs, and Slim here is a real champion. The Basenji is a breed of hunting dog that was bred from stock originating in Central Africa (somehow I can't seem to get away from an Africa connection--not a bad thing). This dog is so beautiful and alert, which is what I tried to capture in this painting