'Unbreakable bond'

(The Painting "Unbreakable bond") I so love this painting. But I have to let it go. It doesn't belong to me. It didn't belong to me when I started painting it. But the feelings belong to me...though I now share them with the owner... of the painting. Art is such an emotional bond...like girls and horses an unbreakable bond.

Debbie

The next generation, American Kestrel

I finally have finished this watercolor of the American Kestrel Falcon. This painting is 10 x 14 inches. It has a nice glow of light. I'm very happy with this one.
I have titled it "The next generation" as it is an image of a young one that has left the nest.

I had a surprise this past weekend, as I found a blurb about me on 'Tack n' Talk' Blog. I'll be doing a full interview with them later this week. You can read the blurb here: http://tackandtalk.wordpress.com

I have another interview that you can view and read here at the Equinest : http://www.theequinest.com/debbie-flood

And one more interview that is waiting in the wings with the Editors. This one is an international interview, coming from Australia! I will post when this one goes live. It is for an online magazine, so waiting is most common with these venues.

I see I have a lot more followers here on my Blog. I want to thank you all for following my art and blog. For more art works you may visit my website at http://www.debfloodart.com
I also have another blog, which showcases my 'Painting a child a day'. You can visit that Blog at http://www.paintingachildaday.com
I also have a public FaceBook page that you can become a Fan of and keep up to date with the things I am doing. The link is in the sidebar of my Blog here.
Have a great week!
Debbie

Watercolor Portrait of 'Rough' an Airedale dog

This is 'Rough' an Airedale commission I am working on. I have just started laying in the color. After a couple sketches, my client approved this image. Behind him is a shingled barn/shed. This barn is on the owners property and she wanted it included in the portrait. It places Rough home. I haven't been able to meet Rough, as he passed away not very long ago. I'm told Rough was one of those "Once in a life time" dogs and I am hoping that I can convey that through this painting.
I have included a cropped image to show the work and detail that I have put into is face, and the image that shows the complete view.
This painting is 7 x 10 inches.

Debbie

Art at the Beach, Lincolnville, Maine & Draft Horse Classic

Slinging mud. Watercolor

Resting at the top. Watercolor.

Saturday, August 8, 2009 10am-4pm I'll have my booth at the 'Art at the beach' show in Lincolnville, Maine. There will be a dozen or more booths there at the Whales tooth pub at Lincolnville Beach on Route 1. I'll have the Child a day paintings there, the Mural Mosaic, The Horse Gift Book, My own Book, Children & their 4-legged friends, watercolor & poetry, Equine Art, Canine Art, The Belfast's past series and much more.
I hope you can stop by and see me.

The watercolor paintings above, 'Slinging mud' & 'Resting at the top' have been accepted into the 'Art at the Classic' Draft Horse Classic exhibit & sale in September 24-27, 2009 in Grass Valley, California. This event is held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. If you are in the area, please stop in to see the art and the draft horses!

Hope to see you tomorrow in Lincolnville, Maine!
Debbie