Good news from Meeker, Colorado!

"Movin' Mutton", a 12" x 24" oil, placed second in the art competition at the Meeker Classic Annual  International Art Contest this past week.  I just got word today that it sold yesterday during the silent auction and is on it's way to a new home in Alaska. A HUGE thank you to all the folks at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials for including art in this fabulous event!

Movin' Mutton

"Movin' Mutton"

12" x 24" oil on gessoed masonite

I'm back to the easel today after over 2 weeks of summer break.  I spent some time with my oldest grand-daughter and did some canning/freezing of produce out of the garden.  This painting was loose and juicy and fun!  A photographer friend, Kathy Simmons, allowed me to use some shots of this border collie competing in a herding dog event.  He looks like he is looking at his trainer awaiting  instructions on where to put these sheep.  We were the lucky owners of a chocolate border collie named Sadie, who was "sheepless"....so she tried to herd our cats!
This painting will be in the Meeker Classic Sheepdog art auction in September in Colorado.