Thursday 4 February 2010

Our Rot` Sandy. 10x12, oils on board.


This is a portrait of our Dog Sandy. She died about 12yrs ago. She was a Rottweiler but didn`t live up`to her image that people seem to give Rottweilers. She was a brilliantly lovable Animal and she was our baby. I have painted and drew her several times and I think this is the best likeness of her that I have done.

14 comments:

  1. Oh Vic, what a lovely lady. She looks soft and loving. I am sure your family is very happy this with painting. Great job my friend.

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  2. Thank you Joan. She was soft and loving. I still get a lump in my throat every time I think of her. Rosemary feels the same. I have just started a large painting of a scene near Charring cross Station. It`s going to take me for ever I think. Lots of drawing and wondering why I started it in the first place. All the best my friend.
    Vic

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  3. Hi Vic,
    nice portrait, you must miss her a lot. I will never forget my 2 dogs. They are such a great and good part of life!

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  4. Hi Mariano.
    Thank you for your nice comment my friend. Yes, we still miss her and think it will be like that always. If we were a bit younger we would get another Rot`. But they are so powerful, he would have me over in no time. I`m about to check on your blog. You haven`t had anything on there for a while. I don`t think I will be posting for a few days now because of this mammoth painting I have just started, well, mammoth for me anyway. All the best Mariano and hope everything is much better for you all.
    Vic.

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  5. This is such a wonderful painting. She has such a kind expression... fits your description of her.

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  6. Hi Teresa.
    Thank you very much for the nice pat on the back. Rosemary and I often talk about the things she got up to. I don`t reckon we will ever forget her. Thanks again Teresa, and all the best.
    Vic.

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  7. I was out with my daughter and her dog (mixed breed and sassy) a couple of years ago and we reached a low stone wall separating us from a farmer's property. Waiting, with her paws on the stone wall was a rottweiller. We froze. Our dog started the growl routine - he was on a lead but the other dog was just free. We tried to hurry past but the two dogs were determined to meet face to face. All of a sudden the rottweiller decided she liked our dog and she proceeded to lick him all over his face. He was a bit embarrassed I think (lost his street cred). So yes, rottweillers can be lovely dogs. I bet you miss her still. A lovely painting and a wonderful memory Vic.

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  8. Sheila, thank you so much for that wonderful story about that Rottweiler. It goes to prove that they are not all killers eh? I really enjoyed reading your story, thank you. And thank you for the nice compliment on the painting. All the best Sheila.
    Vic.

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  9. This is a beautiful dog portrait!

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  10. Thank you very much Celeste. Thank you for visiting my Blog. I do look at your blog whenever I can. I have seventeen followers and look at those first, again, whenever I can. I was introduced to yours by Mariano. And I know he is a great follower of your paintings, and I find them brilliant. Of course my favourites of yours are the Landscapes. Thanks again Celeste, and all the best.
    Vic.

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  11. Vic, You are really good at painting dogs! I believe you could make a living at it. Many people out there have beloved animals, dogs included and want a painting of them. sincerely, nancy

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  12. Hi Nancy. Lovely to hear from you. Thank you so much for the pat on the back for me. It`s really lovely when another Artist likes a painting that you have done, isn`t it? Thanks again Nancy, and all the best.
    Vic.
    P.S I`m painting my Sons White Cat fluffy. He has something wrong with his hind leg, and has a splint on it.

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  13. Hi Vic:

    What a beautiful portrait of your dog. Your love shows thru.

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  14. Thank you very much for your nice comment Sue. She was a wonderful part of our family. So timid as well. We still miss her very much. I`m glad you are getting the hang of your blog now. At times it can be very frustrating. But it is worth it to be able to talk to other Artist`s all over the world. Joan, your cousin is one such lovely lady and Artist, and it`s great to be able to talk to her about Art and things in general. Thanks again Sue and all the best.
    Vic.

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