Good Dog Barky

Good Dog Barky

16" x 12"

oil on panel

Featured in this painting is Barky

made in 1958 by Fisher-Price Toys Inc

of East Aurora , NY.

He is a Boston Terrier pull toy.

When his wheels roll

his eyes move up and down 

and he makes a little clacking noise.

Let me show you the little gentleman 

who was my inspiration for this painting,

my own good dog Oliver.

Here is a side by side comparison photo:

Barky                           Oliver

Fisher-Price did such a fantastic job

capturing that Boston Terrier expression.

My Oliver's favorite activity in the world,

next to sleeping under blankets, is playing fetch.

 I truly believe if he was the size of a labrador 

he would carry multiple tennis balls at one time

like I have seen some labradors do.

Here are some in progress shots of my painting:

Work in progress of the baseball.

Work in progress of Barky.

Detail shots 

of the finished painting. . .

Principle Gallery Charleston

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Charleston, SC 29401

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