“Goonie Gaga” the Cocker Spaniel
So those of you who have been around me know I am in love with dogs. Not just like them but love them. Having grown up with them all my life until I was nearly 30 it has felt like something has been missing in my life for the past eight years. That best friend that is there to hang out with, always with a smile and a wagging tail (or a guilty face when they’ve been up to something they weren’t meant to!) making life even more special. Not having my own companion means I’ve taken to falling in love with everyone else’s dogs even more than ever.
My latest commission which I feel so honoured to have been asked to do, was really special to me. “Goonie” the Cocker Spaniel is a delightful dog, full of personality and has been given the nickname “Goonie Gaga” after the one and only Lady Gaga. He has this super cool long hair on top of his head, like a mini mohawk, a lightning bolt under his eye (think David Bowie!) and hangs out with all the supermodel girl dogs – all tall, lean and beautiful – he’s like the stylist to the stars! Such a delight to see so often as he lives close by.
The painting is 76cm x 76cm so a nice larger size and is done in acrylic paint which I have grown to love. I use some a nice clear paint medium which really helps me achieve what I want from the paint. I already miss having the painting around, it felt like Goonie was living in my apartment for a few weeks whilst I was painting him. I stared into his eyes and every detail of his face so many times I felt I was connected to him even more. I just love Goonie!!
SARAH CRAWFORD ARTIST 