Keely's Art With Bark - Painting

[linuslover30]

My most recent little painting that I created.

Irish Red & White Setter

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/setter1.jpg

Size: 4"X6" canvas panel.
Medium: Acrylics and Gouache on a Canvas Panel

I really love this little piece. I keep
aiming for more of a cleaner look to my
work and I think I am finally getting there.

[HystericalParoxysm]

I love your use of line weight, Keely. The super thick outlines around the major elements, and the much thinner, more delicate lines around the details... and the bit of irregularity to the lines so it still feels very casual. The vertical composition and the white space around (with the visible texture of the canvas) as well as the many layers of foreground and background (and the... foliage... bushes... stuff, sticking out on either side and the ears interrupting the otherwise straight vertical rectangle) makes it quite interesting too. :D

[linuslover30]

Thank you for your thoughts on this piece HP.
Definitely the response I was going for. This is a new style
I am working on and of course it helps if the work
is pleasing to the eye.

I am really trying to get the most clean look I can get
without it looking too processed. I keep coming back
to teenie tiny pieces of artwork with a lot of space
around them.....I have no idea why.

West Highland Terrier

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/westie2abc-1.jpg

Medium: Acrylics on Water Colour Paper
Size: 4"X4"

[linuslover30]

Dr Carlson's Golden Retrievers

Medium: Acrylics on a Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Size: 38"X46"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/KnaRrAXo.jpg

[Jordan09]

Those pics are great Keely, I likey the colours and the style they are done :)

[lovelybones_SC]

I really like your pics, Keely. Very creative and very cute doggies. :D

[Oriana_SC]

I am in love with your art Keely. I went to see all of your paintings and you are amazing! Absolutely amazing! The colors are fantastic and I love the style.

[linuslover30]

Thank you everyone for your kind words.
Glad you enjoy what I do (full-time)

Boston Terrier - Doggy Doodles Series

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/btdoogle1s2c.jpg

About The Painting

Doggy Doodles are my way of killing time when
I am waiting for bigger pieces to dry.

Size - Approx 4"X3"

Medium - Acrylics on a piece of Capital One Envelope.

[migamoo_SC]

Keely, I've been a fan ever since I first started reading your lj. I am loving the new style as well. And I love the "doodle" on the cap-one envelope. Too cute.

[linuslover30]

Keely, I've been a fan ever since I first started reading your lj. I am loving the new style as well. And I love the "doodle" on the cap-one envelope. Too cute.


Thanks Mig....glad you like my attempts at being artistic (LOL) Oh did you get your surprise from me? I sent you a PM!

[desimonkey442]

The boston terrier looks exactly like my g-ma's(it has a HUGE head)

[migamoo_SC]

Thanks Mig....glad you like my attempts at being artistic (LOL) Oh did you get your surprise from me? I sent you a PM!
Yes, I did! And, I love her! I'm going to be posting a few pics soon.

And as for your attempts, they are fantastic! Believe me, I couldn't ever do anything like that.

[Derange]

I love your dog portraits, Keely. D= They're so simple, yet they have so much personality to them. How the devil can you paint that small?!

[linuslover30]

Pitbull

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/pitbullone.jpg

About The Painting

Doggy Doodles are my way of killing time when
I am waiting for bigger pieces to dry.

Size - Approx 3"X3"

Medium - Acrylics on a piece of T-Mobile Flyer.

[Loco]

Keely, these are absolutely gorgeous! You're far too talented. :P They'd make a great series of cards or something. So cute!

[linuslover30]

Loco - Thank you Loco, what kind words. I do my
best and your best is all you can do. Glad you love
what I do *grins*


Boston Terriers in Love

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/btsinlove1s2c.jpg

About The Painting

Doggy Doodles are my way of killing time when
I am waiting for bigger pieces to dry.

Size - Envelope Sized

Medium - Acrylics on a Capital One Envelope.

[Oriana_SC]

I love that painting. I really like how you made it on a Capital One envelope. :)

[Mickey_SC]

Wow. You have some amazing art there! :) Talanted, and really you have a unique style ive never seen before. Really beautiful job! :)

[Zaggytiddies]

Awww! I want to go to Keely doggie world! It looks like such a lovely place :)

[inkbottleblue]

I love your style of work, especially the ones done on scraps of paper--the first Boston Terrier is especially cute, it looks like it's looking through a window from,as Zaggytiddies said, "Keely doggie world". Have you done any paintings of Boxers?

[linuslover30]

Have you done any paintings of Boxers?

Recent Boxer Piece

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/boxer1ab.jpg

SOLD

[PennyTheCorgi]

I wish I had your artistic talent, these are so cute! I think my favorite is the pitbull. :)

[nixie_SC]

eek! don't you just hate creative people, I always tell my sister that whenever we sees beautiful paintings in an art gallery. This is one of those time! A true artist with a style all their own!! Love your subject matter and the cheerful color combinations. :beer:

[inkbottleblue]

Recent Boxer Piece
Oh, it's adorable! I love the expression on it's face and that it has natural ears. Thanks for posting it :).

[Daisie]

Oh, Keely! They're all fabulous, I love them! Do you sell many to the public, or mostly commissions? :giggler:

[Lwerszva]

Keely, do you ever illustrate for books? If you don't, you totally should.

[linuslover30]

Oh, Keely! They're all fabulous, I love them! Do you sell many to the public, or mostly commissions? :giggler:

I do lots of commission for people and sell my work on ETSY.com. Thanks for your kind words too.

[hathompson]

these are so adorable! theyd be great in a little kids room or play rooms in hospitals to brighten up the child/rens day

[The Paper Lady]

I really adore these pictures! They look really professional and they're really cute!

[refined android]

Wow, absolutely love them. I've been a fan of yours on LJ for a while, but I just don't comment much..

How much do you charge for a commission? I'd love to get my little Pembroke Welsh Corgi drawn.

[Kakashi_Hatake_SC]

I just love these paintings Keely and I agree they look like they could go on greeting cards and the like ^.^. My favorite is the Westhighland, my aunt has one of those.

[higgins534_SC]

I agree with everyone above. Well done!

PS: The hospital idea is great.

[Annelae]

These are really cute! I'm not surprised you get lotsa moolah for these. :)

[linuslover30]

How much do you charge for a commission? I'd love to get my little Pembroke Welsh Corgi drawn.

I'll PM you with my business email address and then I can send you out a price
list, depends on what size you want really.....

Here is a Pembroke I did recently (not a Welshie I know....)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/pembrokecorgis2c.jpg


Annelae, higgins534, Kakashi_Hatake
The Paper Lady & hathompson - Thank you for your kind words, glad you
enjoyed my little creations! Never thought about
the hospital idea....I do have work in Vet Clinics however.

Lwerszva - Nope never illustrated a book.
I have been told that in the past, but it's hard to
get a deal going etc....unless you know someone
or have plenty of money to throw at it!

[linuslover30]

I wanted to add this little piece
separately. A Christmas card design for the
Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation of the USA
for 2006.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/kerryblueterriercardJPG.jpg

[linuslover30]

English Bulldog

(one of my favourite pieces)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/447277.jpg


Border Collie (Urban Remix)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/447318.jpg

[xXkatXx_SC]

Keely, I love your paintings!:D

[eruwenfuin]

I swear, those paintings reminds me of the great illustrations I had in the books I used to read as a kid. They always amazed me.

Maybe instead of illustrating for a book, you should get a story written about the dogs you paint. I'd buy it :D,

[simsfanforever99]

Those paintings are very nice :)

[veldagia]

Wow Keely these are fantastic, I love the bright colours and bold expressive style. My favourites are the doodles, the way they just jump off the envelopes and its a great way of recycling.

Do you paint any other animals or do you just specialize in dogs?

[Benny Boy_SC]

Keely, these are amazing!! You're a fantastic artist!

Keep it up!
Benny Boy

[Sim_Me]

Oh wow these are awesome! My favs are Boston Terriers in Love, the Boxer, and the English Bulldog. I love your use of color and I bet any kid would love to have these in their rooms, or as others said, greeting cards is another kewl idea. Have you maybe created a Siberian Husky? =P

[Annelae]

I love the simplicity (no, I'm not being sarcastic) of these, because in a world full of abstract paintings, we certainly need something like this!

[HystericalParoxysm]

The composition of your paintings, especially those last two, remind me in a strange (but good) way of the way you take pics of your sims.

[Pandaness]

Nyah these are so cute. Even though I am more of a cat person, these are so charming.

Have you tried a Papillion yet? I bet they'd be really fun to paint, I have one.

[linuslover30]

Boston Terrier in Overalls

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/bostonterrierinjumpermts2.jpg

[linuslover30]

English Bulldog

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/englishbulldoggothic1.jpg

[Cinamun]

The colors are so rich! Beautiful work. I can definitely see these in children's books. I love the character in each of their faces.

[Aijux]

Keely, they are SO adorable! I love dogs so I love them all! Have you ever tried painting an Old English Sheepdog? :)

[linuslover30]

Aijux - I have painted Old English Sheepdogs before for a client!!! Great dogs to paint actually.

Thank you to everyone else who had such kind words for my work. I am going to need all your well wishes as my art show opens up tomorrow *YIKES* I am just a tad nervous!!!!

[Cinamun]

Art Show?? CONGRATS!!! With this work, you have nothing to worry about! Good luck!

[linuslover30]

Westie

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/gothicwestiea.jpg

[Aijux]

Aijux - I have painted Old English Sheepdogs before for a client!!! Great dogs to paint actually.

I was just wondering because I have one. Just wanted to know how would it look like Keely-fied. :giggler:

And gosh, I love Westies!

[charley]

Keely! Gosh! All of them are just fabulous! I love your style. I'm going to go buy some more canvases now. I feel inspired haha.

[linuslover30]

Keely! Gosh! All of them are just fabulous! I love your style. I'm going to go buy some more canvases now. I feel inspired haha.

Glad I could inspire you, thats always nice to hear!!!

[Oriana_SC]

Oh my god, I love your art! And congrats on the art show!!! :D

[linuslover30]

Oriana - Thank you and they art show went well too.

A Small Doodle - Random Dog

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/cooldoggy1a1s2c.jpg

(drawn and painted on an envelope)

[Le Beau Grotesque]

wow- I really like your stil!
Its like it comes from a kid's story book~

[nixie_SC]

Love your Frida Khalo too!! yeap, been snooping your EBSQ page. Think your human are as good as your puppy ( :dance: creative wise).

[Benny Boy_SC]

Hey Keely! When is the art show? I can't wait to hear good things about the show, and your latest pieces are amazing as always. :) You have also inspired me, as I've tried to lightly doodle your pictures on just a plain piece printing paper. I never actually finished one, but am working in the middle of one now. Would you be willing to see it after I'm done?

Keep it up!
Benny Boy

[Chinchillagirl6]

I love your art Keely. :)
I actually recommended your site to a friend of mine who is a bulldog fanatic. :)

BTW... have you thought of putting your original art into the Sims? That would be uber-awesome!

[linuslover30]

Rose the Coolest Green Haired Girl

(a little different then dogs, but I do
paint these square-headed people from time to time)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n297/selarstareck/S2C%20Images/greenhairdgirl1s2c.jpg

[sims2addict01]

Hey Keely, which paint media do you use? Your paintings look great! :)

[brilliantcat]

Wow, that explains why you have such an artistic eye for sims and interior design! I love your work, the bright punchy colors and exaggerated features draw your eye immediately. The doodles on random paper are my favorite :) If only you were a cat person instead :lol:

[linuslover30]

If only you were a cat person instead :lol:

I am owned by 5 cats *winks* Thanks for your kind words. I do try my best (LOL) Some days it works, other days it doesn't.

sims2addict01 - I use acrylics and gouache.

[linuslover30]

ACEOs are collectible little pieces of art.
An ACEO is always two and one-half inches by three and one-half inches.
That is the size of a standard sports trading card.
The rule about size is the ONLY rule in the ACEO world.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/bt1s2c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/gr1s2c.jpg

[no.[666]bicycle]

Those are so cute^__^...good work!

[Tristine]

I really love your art. :) Can't wait to see more. It's so cute. :D

[Benny Boy_SC]

Love the update Keely! These new paintings are awesome!

Benny Boy

[linuslover30]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/marblewithanACEO.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/bernardandthegr.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/littlegirlandtheACEO.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/nardyandtheboston.jpg

They give a sense of scale on my eBay Auctions!!!!

[migamoo_SC]

LOL I love the first one.

[linuslover30]

LOL I love the first one.

They get paid in Catnip or as they call it *The Nip*

[MzSera]

I just went through and browsed through all of your paintings! You really have talent :)

[migamoo_SC]

They get paid in Catnip or as they call it *The Nip*
Oh, then I'm sure they are more than willing to help model.

[Benny Boy_SC]

Awesome new pics of your paintings with your cats. It's nice to get a visual of how big they are.

Keep it up!
Benny

[linuslover30]

Some New Envelopes

(simple and clean)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/InSim%20Images/kittycats1a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/InSim%20Images/doogleevelope.jpg

[Benny Boy_SC]

Haha!! I love the second picture of your update. Very nice Keely. :)

[aajolie]

You're very talented, I adore the straight on portraits with the grey backgrounds, they're quite charming.

[jenny]

wow Keely, very nice work! I love your style, its fresh, colorful and lively....very fun!!

[linuslover30]

Thank you everyone for your comments.
It's nice to hear!


Punk Rock Angel

(Folk Arty Style)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/InSim%20Images/punkrockangel1s2c.jpg


Some days I get overwhelming cuteness
attacks, I think today was one of them.

[Tristine]

Woah. Great job, Keely! :D

[Wez]

Oh my God, I love these. I wish I had money. I could by one... :lol:

[linuslover30]

My Artwork on Someone's Leg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/InSim%20Images/New-Tattoo-1-4-07-004.jpg

[Daisie]

LOL, Keely! I'm sure there's a story behind that one. ;)

[brilliantcat]

*squeeeee* Kitties! Would it be weird if I went through your trash and ripped off that envelope? :lol: That angel is so sweet and your art translates really well to tattoos, probably because of the clean lines and bold colors. *coughmorekittypaintingscough*

[xgrrlx]

Wow Keely! These are amazing.

Have you ever done a pug or malteese/multi-poo... even a jack russel or chocolate lab? i'd love to see them! :)

[lmfjaxxon]

LinusLover, your animal drawings are so cute....I bet you have your sims draw your paintings....lol!




LaTasha

[linuslover30]

Recent Work


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/FKandcat.jpg

*Frida Kahlo*


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/keely30/Ebay%20and%20EBSQ/littlenun.jpg

*A Nun with a Purse*

[preemptive_doodle]

I'm in love with the Frida Khalo! She's one of my favorite artists.

[xJOFLx]

Wow! I only saw this today, and i absolutely adore your artwork! I like how you do the paintings on envelopes, it's so creative. I also really love the second ACEO's background. Aw i love dogs. I think my favourite was the first one you posted, and the ones on evelopes.
:O I adore the leg art, too. xD

You should try doing a Pug/Pekingese dog! :D

[J_mint]

You are the best!
OMG they are too nice!!
I'm orrible at drawing -.-'