Reggie and Old Car

Here are two of my latest commission works, the car for my boss (its a xmas present for his father-in-law, who built the car) and the dog for a woman named Judy who bid on and won a certificate for one of my watercolor pet portraits at a silent auction at the youth museum in Mesa earlier this year. All proceeds went to the museum, and it felt good to do that, giving a little back and all, you know, for the kids. Its funny, it was the second miniature schnauzer I've painted on commission this year, the first one was named Archie, and this one was Reggie. like those chaps from Riverdale.The car was a bit of a challenge. I've never painted a realistic car before, not really my style at all. But I was content with what I put on the paper, gave myself a dose of realism, which everyone could use once in awhile.