West Highland White Terrier

Tessa Guze, Freddy Portrait, oil on canvas, 2012

This is a portrait of Freddy, a West Highland White Terrier. West Highland White Terries small dogs but they are great with children and protective guard dogs.
This portrait is small, only 8" x 10". It is currently on display at the Art Shop at Moore. 

Good Night Kitten

Tessa Guze, Good Night Kitten, oil on canvas, 4" x 6"

This painting is on display in the Gwangju International Center. It is part of a solo exhibition of my work. The exhibition is called Portraits of Life. It is showcases my four different portfolios, pet portraits, people portraits, fine arts and children's book illustrations. 
If you are interested in seeing more work from my different portfolios please visit my website: tessaguze.com or my other blog: tessaguze.blogspot.com.

Red Pomeranian

Tessa Guze, Yu Na, oil on canvas, 11" x  9"

This is a portrait of a red pomeranian do playing in the sun.
This painting is on display in the Gwangju International Center. It is part of a solo exhibition of my work. The exhibition is called Portraits of Life. It is showcases my four different portfolios, pet portraits, people portraits, fine arts and children's book illustrations. 

Smoky

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

This is a painting I did for the Moore College of Art & Design Art Shop. 

Racing Horse Sketch

Tessa Guze, Race Horse Sketch, charcoal on canvas, 18" x 24"

This is a sketch portrait of a racing horse. In this sketch I am focused on defining the shadow shapes to create a sense of volume. In the final painting I will focus on the details and colors.

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

Max

Tessa Guze, Max, oil on canvas, 10" x 8"

Portrait of Max.

Jugar

This is a portrait of the street dog who lived on the steps of my building in New Delhi. Despite being neglected, dismissed and verbally abused he remained a sweet, friendly and cheeky animal!