lesli devito is a self-taught artist in acrylics painting original abstract animals and custom pet portraits
BOOMER (short for “Boomerang”) is a 6 year old Australian Shepard. He is the pup of one of my high school classmates…and I am so glad she shared him with me…. If Boomer had a Slogan it might be “will work for Tennis balls!!” He is razor sharp and quick as a flash. My brother… Read More DAY 10 – DOG-A-DAY PAINTING – MEET “BOOMER”
MEET SAM Sweet, Little Sam crossed the Rainbow bridge recently. He was a 13-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who at 12 “sturdy” lbs – was “husky” for a Yorkie! His owner told me that despite his failing health, he held on long enough for his 3 college age “kids” to get home for Christmas… I love dogs!!… Read More DAY 9 – DOG-A-DAY – MEET “SAM”
THE FAMILY GOT ELLA IN GERMANY WHEN THEY WERE STATIONED THERE AND Her breed name is Amelie von der wilder Horde translated to “AMELIE OF THE WILD BUNCH”… BEST NAME EVER!!!! I JUST CALL HER SWEET ELLA. SHE IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SETTER. I WANT TO LAY DOWN NEXT TO HER AND TAKE A NAP.… Read More DAY 8 – DOG-A-DAY PAINTING – MEET “ELLA”
DAY 7 …WOW A WEEK HAS PASSED!!! MEET “WINSTON” The Springer Spaniel I knew the SECOND I saw the photo of Winston that I HAD to paint him. For ONE, I have a total soft spot for Springer Spaniels. We had one when I was a teenager named “Millie”..and honest to God she was the… Read More DAY 7 DOG-A-DAY – MEET SPRINGER SPANIEL “WINSTON”
HAPPY MONDAY! Did your team win the Super Bowl? Today is day 6 of the Dog-a-Day painting Project. I am so happy to introduce “HERSHEY” Still a bit of a puppy, Hershey, a Two year old Chocolate Lab Mix…is the perfect family dog. Full grown and only about 35 lbs…, she’s a petite Lab! I… Read More DAY 6 DOG-A-DAY – LIKE CHOCOLATE? MEET “HERSHEY”
I LOVE ALL OF YOUR DOGS! Thank you so much for sharing them with me…. I am super excited to introduce you to “OLLIE” HIs Mamma says – “Ollie is half Shiba Inu (which really shows in his independent, curious, training- resistant, but cuddly personality) and half Cocker Spaniel. He is SO MUCH trouble, but… Read More DAY 5 DOG-A-DAY MEET “OLLIE”
SHHHH….SHE’S SLEEPING MEET “BLACK LAB SLEEPING” This beautiful Black Lab, is named for her Southern Roots. She was adopted 6 years ago at a shelter in Georgia. I was mesmerized by this photo … and loved painting her sleeping. There is just something so yummy about a snuggled up dog, they make sleep look so… Read More DAY 4 – DOG-A-DAY MEET “SCARLETT”
TGIF – Lots happening today on the blog! I AM EXCITED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO “LIL CAVALIER” I AM A HUGE FAN OF CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIELS!!!! Everyone I know that has a Cavalier swears they are the BEST DOGS!!!! HERE ARE 5 FACTS I LEARNED ABOUT CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIELS 1.They are very good… Read More DAY 3 – DOG-A-DAY MEET “THE LIL CAVALIER”
DAY 2 OF MY MONTH OF A DOG-A-DAY PAINTING!!!! TODAY I am excited to INTRODUCE TO YOU “ANNABELLE” Annabelle’s Mama says, “She’s a rescue pup from the SPCA. She’s not a breed but just the SWEETEST cutest, friendliest pup in the world. She’s part beagle, part Brittney Spaniel mixed with a little brown sugar and… Read More DAY 2 – DOG-A-DAY MEET “ANNABELLE”
FEBRUARY is HERE!!! FEBRUARY IS HERE? Yes, February is here and I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT MY DOG-A DAY PROJECT !!! Everyday this month, I will paint and post a DOG-A-DAY . Each painting will measure 10″ x 10″ and will be available for purchase. You may still EMAIL photos of your dog for consideration… Read More IT IS FEBRUARY AND DAY ONE OF “DOG-A-DAY” PAINTING MONTH!
