Betty
Oil on canvas
30" x 40"
Private Collection

With this larger canvas, I was able to portray Betty, one of my own pets, almost larger than life. The red shag carpet was her favorite spot in our New York apartment, especially when the sun hit it late in the afternoon.

The painting came together very quickly and remains one of my favorites. It's paired with a portrait of her brother Barney.
You can view some images of this work in progress on my blog.PatrickSaunders.blogspot.com