Fairy Wrens Kiss - original oil bird painting

Fairy Wrens Kiss - 5" x 7" oil on hardboard/masonite

Following on from the painting Fairy Wrens, I simply had to paint these two again - they are just SO sweet! I love them!

Anne

Based on a photograph by aussiegal at flickr

Sealed With A Kiss

Sealed With A Kiss - 6" x 6" (approx) oil on hardboard/masonite

I am particularly fond of paintings which feature a close relationship between human and dog as does this, the latest of my 'kiss' paintings. So many of the bull breeds have a poor reputation and yet these dogs can be the sweetest of companions. Cesar Milan, the 'dog whisperer' describes them as gladiators and I think this is an accurate summing up of the character of many of them and because of this they need to be trained to mix well with other dogs - ideally when they are young. Remember that like all dogs, they need to know their boundaries, a leader/s they can respect (human) and love.

Spoiling a dog isn't loving it but loving a dog isn't spoiling it.

10% donation to Old Dog Haven - helping senior dogs in need

SOLD

This painting is straight off the easel and will need to dry for several days before it can be shipped

My thanks to Lorkan for releasing the reference photograph under Creative Commons

The Kiss by Anne Zoutsos

The Kiss by Anne Zoutsos - 6" x 6" oil on hardboard/masonite

Well I suppose this isn't quite a Rodin or Klimt but for dog lovers, it will probably mean as much - or even more! For those who have been following my paintings, you will, I expect, by now realise that I believe the relationship between man and dog to be something very special. My paintings are dedicated to those dogs - and occasionally other animals - whose lives suffer because of humans and my hope that those of us who care, can bring sunshine and happiness into their lives.

10% donation to Bones - Beagles Of New England States

SOLD

This painting is recently off the easel and will need a few days' drying time before it can be shipped

My thanks to newandrew at Flickr for making this photo available