New Kitten Painting ~ New Color Splash Photos

I know I haven't posted much lately...Last week was horrible. My father went in for a "repair" surgery and suffered a massive heart attack. He actually died twice, but they were able to revive him. There appears to be no brain damage, which is wonderful, and he has been coming around very well. He's still in ICU, however, and the nurse today told me he had kind of a rough day. And today is his birthday. He is 70. She said they were going to have a party for him. I sure wish I could be there...he's in Colorado Springs and I'm stuck here in the 100+ degree TN heat with no way to be able to go. :( So I've been rather upset.

Like always, however, I try to take my mind of things I can't control by delving into my creative works. I have completed a couple of new photos in my Color Splash series, both shown here.

"The Monarch" (butterfly), and "On a Wire", which features a bluebird.

I've also managed to complete a new digital oil painting of Molly, one of our kittens. I paired her with the same butterfly in the first photo and titled it "Me and My Monarch".

The kittens and their mom are being spayed/neutered on July 5, and will also have their shots. After that, they will all be ready to go to new homes. You can see their photos in this facebook album. Please email me if one of them captures your heart - I'd be happy to reserve him/her for you and your family!

Thanks so much for stopping in to view my work and for sharing my website with fellow art lovers! Comments are always welcome.

InJoy,
♥ Jai
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Daisies and Bluebirds | New Paintings

Still working on some simple designs this week for my new Sentiments Greeting Card line in my gift shop.

The first design is a painting of purple daisies and it's the art on a "can't wait to see you again" greeting card. The art is also available on other cards and gifts here.

The bluebird design is the featured art on a card with the message of "I appreciate your cheerful spirit". It's a super way to say "thank you" to someone who has graced you with their positive attitude! The art is also available on gifts.

In addition to finishing these designs, I just came back from a photo shoot with Shadow, a 6 year old Chihuahua who lives down the street from me. I hope I captured a few good poses...I'm especially looking forward to seeing his photo with a little stuffed duck toy - I think he will be the next subject in my Dogs With Toys art series!

Thanks so much for stopping in to view my work and for sharing my website with fellow art lovers! Comments are always welcome.

InJoy,
♥ Jai
http://www.jaiart.com
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My Yellow Friend German Shepherd Painting

Yesterday I finished this painting of Max, my German Shepherd, with his favorite toy - a stuffed Garfield. He's slept with this toy since he was 10 weeks old. He carries it with him *everywhere*. If he gets nervous, the first thing he does is find his Garfield and snatch him up. It's like a security blanket to him, and is truly his best friend.

This painting titled "My Yellow Friend" is part of my new series I'm working on this month titled "Dogs With Toys". Your dog could be chosen for the series! Read my news page to see how.

And here's an extra treat for my blog visitors today. I finally captured some photos of a couple of our bluebirds. I've been trying for a few months to photograph them. I still wish I'd have been able to get closer to them, but these are some fun shots anyway. Hope you enjoy seeing them!

High Perch

Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches high within the soul.

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