Monday, January 2, 2012

PUG MUG 1
























24x24" oil on canvas $950

  


Still rockin' the Making A Mark award buzz. Feels nice. I can see it now. By the end of the year I'll be entering every possible competition known to man and turn into a fierce competitor with skin as thick as cowhide. Not!

Anyway, meet Pug Mug 1!  I recently installed a collection of snaps into the computer screen saver folder, most of them of the boys. Since the tv is hooked up to the computer screen, when it goes to sleep we're treated with fade in and out images of the boys. As Blu's face filled the screen a few weeks back I was instantly inspired to fill a canvas the same way. It was great fun to paint and I look forward to doing more of my little super models.

Raz is next, channeling Norma Desmond. And I'm planning on more quick smaller works but we'll see what happens.

Thanks so much for stopping by. 
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26 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Absolutely adorable Suzanne! Happy New year!

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  2. RH CarpenterJanuary 2, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Too cute - love that pink tongue against the blues of the face!!

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  3. Dana CooperJanuary 2, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    He's adorable Suzanne can't wait to see more!
    Congrats on the Making a Mark award, you certainly deserve it!!

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  4. Studio at the FarmJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Suz, what an absolutely pugalicious face! Blu must be very proud of his mom!!! But ... why is Raz channelling Norma Desmond????

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  5. Crystal CookJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Look at that mug!!1 I wuv him. :))) You are amazing Suzanne, I love every single one of your pieces. And here's to rockin the Making a Mark award!! WOO HOOOOOOO!

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  6. Angela ElledgeJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Hello Suzanne, I love every single little stroke in Blu's portrait...Happy New Year!

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  7. Tweedles -- that's meJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    WOW! That portrait of BLU is so beautiful!
    Moms came running when I saw this-and all they could say was WOW over and over again!
    This is tooo beautiful for words!
    Those eyes are the most beautiful eyes we ever did see! The wrinkes, nose and color! Beautiful!
    What a little love bug!
    Suz you are awsome!- We feel the love in this portrait!
    love
    tweedles

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  8. Regula ScheifeleJanuary 3, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    WOW! Great pug mug! - Blu's tongue seems to be sticking out, ready to lick your face if you get too close to the canvas.
    I'm doing a series of mugs as well, but humans, and much smaller format - they're only 4x4...

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    Now that is a mug made for kisses!

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  10. John (JWJarts)January 3, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    This is wonderful. I'd like to see more. Does that mean I have the Pug Mug Bug? lol.

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  11. Carrie Waller WatercolorsJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Love this mug!!! Who couldn't love that face and immortalized in paint by his Mom, even sweeter!!! Can't wait for Raz to have her close-up!!

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  12. Sandra BusbyJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    I am so sorry I haven't been around for a while. First of all I wish you a happy New Year!
    Our Christmas was terrible... Our dog, Codi died unexpectedly on Christmas day and we have only just managed to peel ourselves back off the floor since. This made your post of your adorable Pug all the more moving :0?

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  13. Shirley FachillaJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    What's not to love about that face! Can't decide if my favorite of his features is his tongue or those soulful eyes.
    Big congrats on the Make your Mark award. It just proves that the industrious ant does reap his just rewards.

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  14. mary maxamJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I am late with congratulations, but loved seeing your award on M/M. It's terrific! This guy is terrific too and I can just see him life-sized, must be impressive with this wonderful surface texture.

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  15. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    When this came up on my monitor, there was an instant sharp intake of breath! Yes indeedy, it is breath taking! Those eyes, to die for and that yummy wet nose. You rock, rock, rock!

    Congrats on the cool MM award! I cannot think of anyone else who deserves it more.

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  16. hmuxoJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    He's so beautifully painted, Suzanne!!! Very realistic...and I can almost touch him!!! Love it.

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  17. k Madison MooreJanuary 6, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    I can only imagine how cool this looks in person on that large canvas. What a face!!

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  18. Angela SullivanJanuary 6, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    He is really the cutest. I'll bet he is a licker. If not then he should be. Love it.

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  19. Bruce ShermanJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Happy New Year Fab Four!... "Pugged again!!!".... and lovin' it!

    Your paintings never fail to strike a chord in my soul that resonates good vibes...good painting techniques and good motivation to share and remain connected in a very real and beneficial on line connection!

    Good Painting and continued Good Puggin' in 2012 Suz...
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  20. Diana MarshallJanuary 8, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    This must look stunning in person, lucky pugs to have their portraits painted, I wonder do they know that they are famous! Another wonderful painting, such a talent, you are one of my favourite artists.

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  21. Kelley Carey MacDonaldJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    OHMYDOG! You are the BEST at painting pugs. I'm saying it. There! 24x24 - who WOULDN"T want that in their living room? Amazing. Wonderful. I just smiled and smiled when I saw your post! Can't wait for the next one!

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  22. Diane HoeptnerJanuary 11, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Wow! 24x24, sweet! Love the textures and blues, wonderful!!

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  23. Scott RuthvenJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Makes me smile!

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  24. Diana Moses BotkinJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    So loveable! What a fun collection of these pug mugs you are making... maybe you should think about doing a book one of these days.

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  25. Taryn DayJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    Quite a wonderful painting! Such strength in everything- composition, structure, brushwork, color, energy, presence!

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  26. UnknownDecember 29, 2012 at 1:39 AM

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