Finished

Putting the varnish on today and trying to decide whether to have it framed or not.  It is painted on a 1" deep box canvas and I painted the sides raw umber so it doesn't "need" a frame, but might look nice with one.

Still haven't figured out a name for it yet.

Another painting on the easel

I started another painting in early June (forgot to take photos of the earliest steps).  I have done plenty of dogs, so that part of the painting wasn't a real concern.  But I have never painted water or a duck!!
I still have alot of work to do on the water portion and when I am satisfied with it I will go back and probably rework some minor details on the dog and the duck, but up to this point I am satisfied with the progress...still don't care much for the water, but I can see that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Haven't yet thought of a name for this one.