Gwennie

Tessa Guze, Gwennie, oil on canvas, 12" x 9"

This is a portrait of my sister's cat Guinevere (Gwennie for short). She is tortoiseshell with a white bib. She can be quite shy and reclusive of everyone except my sister, who she loves and demands attention and back scratches from. Gwennie's expression in this painting is the look she gives my sister when she wants something.

Before I send this painting to my sister it will be on display in the Gwangju International Center, in Gwangju, South Korea. It will be on display from March 10th to April 7th. 

Jack and Bethann

Tessa Guze, Jack and Bethann, oil on canvas, 18" x 24"

This is a portrait of Bethann Mitchell and her pet bull Jack. Bethann Mitchell is an illustrator living on a lavender farm in NJ. As well as painting she has rescued numerous animals (4 horses, 9 goats, 1 bull, 4 dogs, 9 cats and 2 ducks!). She is one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever meet and also an amazing painter! Visit her blog lavenderandpainting.blogspot.com