Zenshi was my first Akita companion, a fine, gentle, beloved spirit. I meant to do her portrait simply straighforward in representation, but I think my feelings for her brought out a bit of a whimsical touch without even realising it while painting.I find it interesting how sometimes we can have a particular approach/expectation in mind while creating a piece of art, but somehow inner workings of our mind & heart bring forth something a little (or a lot) different...
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John Cappello 29 Jul 2014
Magnificent workPhil Dimor 21 Apr 2008
Wonderful composition Kathryn, great work on those eyes and nose too!Lucia Stewart 09 Feb 2008
Wow this is just beautifully done and passion pet portrait Kathryn!!!julie Marks 12 Mar 2007
Your love is clearly reflected in this beautiful and poignant portrait of Sergio. His eyes are simply stunning reinforcing that animals have an array of emotions captured so beautifully by you skill and love for our devoted best friends. Dogs are such great subjects for any genre of art and I too love the special moments we can capture with our animals. Mikey and Molly, my two dogs have many pictures in my portfolio under dogs and a story I am creating for Molly, a rare breed of Irish Setter whose boyfriend Mikey, 7 years older than his beloved one year old playmate have helped me take some of my best and humorous photographs. Mikey told me that Zenshi is gorgeous with those compelling eyes and beautifully textured furry coat. I think Molly is glad that he is a long commute from our home in Los Angeles. I absolutely adore dogs as you will see if you want to visit my two dogs that like you bring out the most loving feelings as they tell stories with their funny and touching moments like this, a dog that is clearly a very precious part of your life. She looks like an old soul. What a great companion and how lucky she is to have you as her adoring mommy.Janet Gioffre Harrington 19 Jan 2007
YES! Her sweet spirit is spilling forth! Her eyes are so kind and sweet. Beautiful doggy and phenominal artwork!Arlene Ehleben 29 Dec 2006
Wonderful work, Kathryn. Such soulful eyes...great job!Maureen Middleton 28 Dec 2006
How wonderful that you could get this lovely effect with acrylic paint! Zenshi is very beautiful and you have done her proud here. Thankyou.Leah Jaarveth 11 Dec 2006
excellent work!Gail Caduff-Nash 02 Dec 2006
you're a very good artist, Kathryn. now i understand why you liked Scout. what i love about this painting, besides that you were bold enough to do it in acrylic, is that everything is impressionistic and then the eyes are sharply focused. very good.Sergio Saurio 28 Nov 2006
Dogs and cats are the most wonderful friends. It is a gift to be able to portrait his sweeet and warm eyes. His tender and wonderful pose. I love this Portrait. Kisses, Sergio.Roy Boobyer 27 Nov 2006
Lovely portrait of a beautiful companion.VICTORIA BARR 03 Nov 2006
i love it and i love dogs.!!!##***marc doutherd 01 Nov 2006
Absolutely beautiful! Wonderful expression and character. Outstanding as usual!Aris Stathakis 29 Oct 2006
fantastic, great work, what beautiful eyes!Renata Cavanaugh 25 Oct 2006
What a beautiful portrait....I love his eyesBob Berthelotte 16 Oct 2006
Very touching and expressive, Kathryn.Alberto D'Assumpcao 16 Oct 2006
Splendid work, Kathryn! Wonderful rendered!helen tyralik 16 Oct 2006
very well doneChristine brand 15 Oct 2006
WOW! EXCELLENT WORK...AS IF THOSE EYES ARE ALIVE WITH THOUGHT.Ana Tirolese 15 Oct 2006
Oh, this is wonderful! What an excellent painting of a gorgeous dog!Sandy Miller 15 Oct 2006
very good!! Love the eyes!!!Emily Reed 15 Oct 2006
Magnificent work!!!!!debbie collier 15 Oct 2006
Beautiful work!!! The eyes are amazing!!!david porfirio 15 Oct 2006
this is a great expressive painting, I love the look in zenshi's eyes and the brick work came out great and the background is super in this !!!!!! this one might be my favorite in your portfolio , looks like an oil and the loose brushwork is awesome!!!!! well done kathy