In Bernie's Dreams

In case you missed this a while back, Bernie is now an elderly, portly cat who keeps the patients company in a large animal hospital and spends much of his awake time patroling the clinic at a dignified pace. But in his dreams, Bernie flies and effortlessly chases and flings mice around the sky. This is a 48" x 36", oil pastel and is owned by Bernie's loving veterinarian.

Is This Covered in the Rules?

This player has enlisted the aid of a mischievous and fun loving canine to get to the goal...fast! The oil pastel is 24"x24" and is available for $950.

New Paintings

"Oh, My...I Think There's A Duck On My Head" is a 12"x16", oil pastel on board, and is an illustration for an upcoming book. This piece is available for $800 plus shipping.

Can I Play, Too?

This Yellow Lab is trying to convince her owner that she can really be a good ball player and retrieve the ball in splendid time! This is a 24"x36", oil pastel on board and is available for $2500 plus shipping.

New Paintings

"Oh, Please Come Down A Little Closer!" In this 7"x5", oil pastel embedded in resin, the Labradoodle is using all of his persuasive powers to coax the rascal squirrels out of the tree...and into his mouth! "Oh, Please Come Down A Little Closer!" is available for $250, plus shipping.

New Paintings

The polo ref has been waiting and waiting for the players to get into position...such patience! This is a 24"x24", oil pastel on board and is available for $1900, plus shipping.

New paintings

"Virginia Summer", and a little red fox is serenely watching the sunset. This is a 7"x5", oil pastel on panel that has been embedded in resin. It comes framed and ready to hang. Virginians know how the sun lingers over the Blue Ridge mountains, letting us savor the last colorful moments of the day. It is available for $250, plus shipping.

Rodeo paintings

Here are two fun paintings, both 18"x24" in oil pastel, showing the funnier side of bull riding, considered the most dangerous eight seconds of any sport! You may also see them, and their particulars, on my website, louisemellon.com.

Shove

Here is the most recent polo painting, finished this morning. "Shove" is an oil pastel on paper, 23" x 17" and is available. I am represented by The Chisholm Gallery, Millbrook, NY,  and they may be contacted at info@chisholmgallery.com, and 845-373-8370. Jeanne  Chisholm has mounted a stunning show of many artists at the Willcox Hotel in Aiken, SC, with everything from paintings, sculptures, memorabilia, needlepoint and photographs to dioramas and mixed media works. This show will be up through March 2nd, at which time there will be an artists' reception highlighting my work and the entire show. I am happy to announce that "Spring Brake" has gone home with a new collector.

Show Bull Jumping Final

Here is the finished Show Bull Jumping, ready to give you a chuckle!

Show Bull Jumping 3

I hope this makes you smile...it's almost finished and it's quite silly! I've had so much fun painting this. The final will be here next.

Show Bull Jumping2

The layers are being added gradually and it looks like this bull is a water jumper! Great fun!

Show Bull Jumping 1

Here is the first view of the progress on Show Bull Jumping! These are the first layers of this very large piece, and the current colors will change quite a lot. My daughter Jennifer, who competes in international show jumping, will undoubtedly call me right away to add her comments (or express her horror!). Lots of fun, and do share it with your friends who need a bit of cheering up today.