Dean and friend

[Jean Kelly]

Oops, forgot to post size, etc. This is 28" x 22", oil on canvas. The golden is Dean's best friend and companion. His coloring can't be changed for the sake of composition. I also haven't worked much on him, no shadows or deepening of his beautiful golden coloring. So he should be incorporated into the design and enhance Dean better as this painting progresses.

Dean's wife is the one who commissioned this painting. She came yesterday to see the progress and first words were, "Oh, it's really Dean!" Her delight gave me chills, the hair on my arms stood up. I pray that this painting continues to capture him as it comes together.

Today I get to paint or draw to my heart's content. Football games galore and leftovers (shrimp and steak) for hubby. Heaven is back!

Jean