Frequently Asked

Why do you paint dogs driving cars?
Ever notice how when you leave your dog in the car to run into the store (probably to buy
a 40lb. bag of dog food) you return to find your dog sitting in the driver's seat? And then
you're at home, say working on the computer, and you hear this "wuh,wuh, wuh, wuhoof"
(sound of car starting) coming from your napping dogs lips, and their tail is sorta twitching
or wagging and their legs are moving (clutching and shifting). I think they are dreaming
about driving that car.
My paintings are dog dreams. I know they can't drive. Really.

Surf's Up 36 x 48

What's with all the old cars?
I like how they look.
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Connie ~ 1957 in front of Dad's new car. ..... .And with 1958 Willys @ home in Flagstaff in 1995 (I loved that car!)
Now that I'm painting the old cars and trucks I don't have the urge to own them.

Will you paint my dog (cat) driving my car? riding a motorcycle? drinking coffee? - Maybe.
I'd prefer that you buy something that's already done and in a gallery. If you ARE already a collector,
I'm more likely to love painting for you - which painting do you own and from where?
CONTACT THE GALLERY WHERE YOU DISCOVERED THIS WORK FOR MORE INFO.
Custom (commissioned) paintings cost about 20% more than the paintings you've seen in the Gallery
and are based on size, complexity, and current market value.
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Quantum Leap 36 x 48 ~ $5000 - - - - - - - A painting with this much going on (Epic) starts @ ~ $2150 for 24 x 30.

(Prices may vary depending on the complexity of your paniting. And we're going to want some earnest money to get started.)
I like old or small or cute vehicles, so I may not be able to paint your shiny, sporty, muscely, car - sorry.
Takes 1-4 months from the time I get your photos and deposit - get on the calendar.

How many pets can I squeeze in that painting? 1 - 2 please, no more, it distracts the driver.
Why can't I get all that on a smaller canvas? My bad vision. - So myopic my dog is a better driver - but I can still paint.

Will you paint my pet? (Portrait) Maybe.
If you want it to be more about your pet and less about the vehicle, this IS the way to go.
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The Usual Suspects 30 x 40 - BTW, this is my style. Don't ask me to paint for you if you'd prefer photo realism.

- Floyd 20 x 20 ~ $1200
GET ON THE CALENDAR NOW!! A portrait takes 1 - 4 months from the time I get your photos.

- How do we get started?
Photos, description of personality, stories, your ideas that might work in the painting. And 1/2 down.
- Would you like to meet my pet?
When possible, yes. But I live in Flagstaff, AZ and have done commissioned work for folks from
Alaska to New York and beyond. So contact the gallery where you discovered this work for more info.
- Do I need to frame it?
I generally paint on 1.5" deep, gallery wrapped cotton or linen canvas. The painting wraps around the sides
and can be hung frameless, for a more contemporary look. Or you can have it framed.

How long did it take to paint that? (asks the person pointing to any painting of mine).
56 years. (That's right, I'm getting old - better buy one soon.)

Sheep Shifters 30 x 40 Rhonda Roberts Collection Arizona Border Collie Rescue

Who are your artistic influences?
Gary Larson
Marcus Pierson
Joe Sorren
10 other artists I think are completely amazing.
And, oh yeah, I like to think I'm channeling Vincent VanGogh - but what Artist doesn't?

#1 Most Frequently Asked Question = Why did you make my dog's nose so big?
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just Dandy 16 x 20 - ~$900

A dog's nose is so sensitive, keen, cute, kissable. I don't know. If I did people, their noses would probably be big too.
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Do you do people portraits, or will you put my kids in the car with my dog driving? Absoulutely not. Too dangerous.

Do I need to get my finished painting framed? If you want. But most of my work is on "Gallery Wrapped" cotton
or linen canvas for a more contemporary look:
- like so.

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