German Shorthaired Pointers

My husband and I have lived with German Shorthaired Pointers for over forty years. I was initially drawn to the breed because of the beauty of their form and their energy level. Over the years, there has been an ever-changing cast of characters. Our first was Gretel, who will always hold the most special position on the line-up. Because she was perfect in every way, she was a very hard act to follow. But Max, a rescue, picked up where she left off and managed to make me laugh every single day. Then came Bonnie, our "special needs" girl, who trusted in us to show her that life could be fun and happy. Buddy, who was abandoned, managed to find his way to us. He was everyone's friend and found great pleasure in entertaining anyone who would watch him perform. He was so eager to learn and training him was not only satisfying for me, but his "abilities" landed him on TV on the Animal Planet show, "Breed All About It--- German Shorthaired Pointers" . Holly then found her way to us and with her came a most beautiful, gentle soul. Because she always seemed to be a "painting just waiting to happen", she was my subject many times. I wasn't the only person who thought her beauty should be captured because the Danbury Mint chose her headstudy to be featured on one of their limited edition plates commemorating that breed. Our latest is Gidget who has brought us an energy that we had missed with our older dogs. She has stepped right up to being another favorite subject of mine. Portraits of her have won awards at the National Juried fine arts competition dedicated to canine art, "Art Show At the Dog Show," in 2011 and 2013. To keep Gidget company after losing Buddy, Windsor came to live with us. The handsome structure of his head and body have inspired me to paint him in many different poses.

German Shorthaired Pointers hold a special place in my life. They keep my life full of beauty, companionship, energy, and love and have been responsible for introducing us to many treasured friends--
both human and canine varieties.

"Sparks"

Ch. Shomberg's Sparks Will Fly
11" x 14"
Acrylics on Canvas
Private Collection

"Mia"
Acrylics on Board
6" x 6"
SOLD

"Over There"
Acrylics on Canvas
5" x 4"

"Heads Up"
Acrylics on board
6" x 4"
SOLD

"With Unassuming Grace"
16" x 12"
Acrylics on canvas
PRIVATE COLLECTION

"Head Waiter"
Acrylic on canvas
14" x 11"

HONORABLE MENTION AWARD
Frederick County Art Association
2018 Member's Exhibit

Footnote on this painting:
This is Windsor who patiently waits while the ladies, Gidget and I, make numerous trips up and down the steps doing laundry. Woman's work is exhausting!

"Just My Style"
12" x 9"
Acrylics on canvas
PRIVATE COLLECTION

"Shomberg's Epic Saga"
acrylics on canvas
14" x 11"
PRIVATE COLLECTION

"Head In A Fog"
12" x 24"
Acrylics on canvas
SOLD

        "Take Flight"
            16" x 20"
         Acrylics on canvas

       "Elsie"
      11" x 14"
    Acrylics on canvas
  Private Collection

        "To Your Heart's Content"
                Acrylics on canvas
                      11" x 14"

             2014 Awards:
       Art Show At The Dog Show
      * Second Place Painting
     * Best Entry Depicting German
              Shorthaired Pointer
     * Peoples' Choice

   "Shorthair Minding the Mill"
      (artist enhanced giclee)
                     18" x 18"

                                         "Pondering"
                              Acrylics on canvas
                                      11" x 14"
SOLD

   "Water's Edge"
     Acrylics on board
        6 1/2" x 6 1/2"

                                                        "On The Red Carpet"
                                                              Acrylics on canvas
                                                                      16" x 12"
                " Best In Show" award
                "People's Choice" award
      2014 Frederick County Artist Assoc.

      "Full Tilt"
   acrylics on board
              4" x 4"
SOLD

                                                                                                "Double Vision"
                                                                                                 acrylics on canvas
                                                                                                         16" x 12"

   "Advancing the Ball"
              8" x 9"
      Acrylics on Board
SOLD

   "Breakfast In Bed"
             5" x 9"
    Acrylics on Board

   "Master's Gardener"
                     14" x 11"
                   Acrylic on board
SOLD

                                     "Glee"
                        11" x 14"
          Acrylic on canvas
SOLD

"Worth the Wait" 17"x11" acrylics on board

"Worth The Wait"
    acrylic on board
         17" x11"

          Best Entry Depicting a German Shorthaired Pointer
              Awarded at the Art Show At The Dog Show, 2013
    a National Juried Fine Art Competition dedicated to Canine Art

'Sunkissed Shorthair--Shomberg's Gidget'

    "Sunkissed Shorthair-Shomberg's Gidget"

                              2011
             "Best Entry Depicting a German
                    Shorthaired Pointer"


      Awarded at Art Show At the Dog Show
A National Juried Fine Arts Competition
                  Dedicated To Canine Art