1280. Did Someone Say Rabbit?

 Our dear friends and their adult kids have had several Golden Retrievers, and have been involved with Yankee Golden Rescue for many years.  Goldens are such great dogs, and Odie was no exception.  He was loyal, very well mannered and certainly well loved.  He would sit in front of the glass patio doors patiently waiting for rabbits to hop by.  Odie had a seizure disorder and left this world too soon.  He will be missed along with all the others this family have had as part of their family.  Rest in peace, Odie.

Many artists I know cringe at the thought of painting pet portraits.  I enjoy them, possibly because I am a dog lover and treasure the memories of the animals I have loved.  I've painted approximately 55 pet portraits, mostly dogs, many of whom have died.  The paintings are treasures to the people who have lost their loyal friends, including mine.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1280-did-someone-say-rabbit/1180867

1279. Daisy

 Daisy is an adorable cockapoo and she was lots of fun to paint.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1279-daisy/1176471

1278. Sale on Cuties

 My husband recently bought a giant bag of Cuties and I had some "near the end" orange Gerber daisies which begged for a painting with one of my favorite color combinations.  I was happy to comply.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1278--sale-on-cuties/1167194

1277. In the Forest of God

 

The Forest of God is such a breathtakingly beautiful place in Lebanon and the location of THE cedar tree that graces the Flag of Lebanon.  It is missing some of its branches due to disease, but it's still beautiful.  The forest is so peaceful and full of cedar trees, both alive and dead.  A French artist has taken the dead trees and carved into them.  One tree has the image of Jesus in his last moments, another carving that looks like it may be a child.  Here are a few photos:

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1277-in-the-forest-of-god/1166533

1269. Our Roots Run Deep

For better viewing, here are the two paintings stacked.

This row of trees, which is actually just a partial view, is located in the south of Lebanon as you approach the village in Marjeyoun, which is where my very large Lebanese family originated.  On my visits to Marjeyoun, these trees captivated me and it took several years for me to be able to paint them.  It was only after I learned that a family member planted them so that they could have pine nuts was I able to paint them.  It changed everything.

This painting,  is comprised of two 12 x 24" paintings which are intended to be hung side by side is called a diptych which measures 12 x 48".  Because they were so far in the distance, a lot was left to my imagination.  I hope that I have captured their mystery and beauty.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1269-our-roots-run-deep/1165301

1276. Lady in Red

 

If this painting looks familiar, it's because I painted a smaller version (12 x 12") a couple of weeks ago and it sold right away.  I really loved the colors and wanted another go at sizing up, which is not as easy as one might think it would be.  I'm very happy with this one and hope it finds a home soon before I decide I want to keep it.

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1276--lady-in-red/1164602

1275. Bean Point

 Bean Point is my very favorite spot on Anna Maria Island, Florida.  It is the point where the Gulf of America meets Tampa Bay.  It's very quiet and the terrain and water changes every time you visit.  Some days there are massive amounts of shells and others, just a few.  It definitely is one of my happy places.  

This is the last of my mini series painted on Anna Maria Island.  

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/1275--bean-point/1163496