Dog Border Collie Ball Obsession textured abstract

This is my first dog painting using my textural abstract style. This painting was inspired by my obsession with dogs especially border collies. It was inspired also by my own border collie Abby dog and her obsession with a ball. She also loves the beach and the water so that is why I choose a coastal blue background. This painting isn't a self portrait of her as I wanted more white markings on the nose to add more contrast to the painting. I also exaggerated the eyes (larger) for cuteness and character. Dogs bring so much endless love and joy into our lives. The unreal thing is when I was painting this I also found a lost border collie and he had a play day at ours with Abby dog until I found the local owner. There is a few farms where I live so many dogs go for an adventure. This is a heavily textured painting and the photo doesn't show its true textures and looks much better in real life. The close ups help to show the textures. Finished with a gloss varnish ready to hang. To see videos of my art and its texture visit my instagram page @mirandalloydart .

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Award-winning artist Miranda Lloyd expresses a deep connection to her natural surroundings. Living in the foothills, her enthusiasm for painting is inspired by her own backyard and a desire to bring the “outside, inside,” while complementing her modern lifestyle. A passionate surfer, Miranda often reflects the ocean in her work. Her paintings exaggerate nature’s lines, shapes, and colours, resulting in a modern blend of abstract impressionism and contemporary style. Miranda won a finalist award in the Brand South Australia Regional Business Awards 2014. 2017 Miranda was selected by the Director of Arts and Health to exhibit 28 of her large paintings in the New Royal Adelaide Hospital. A 2.3 billion dollar build. 2018 Miranda's artworks were published in a hardcover Australian Art Book along with 54 other iconic Australian country artists. Her art and profile has been used by an American University ( The Art Of Education University) with 9 other international nature artists as a resource for their program. Miranda’s work and bio will also be featured in Australia’s Home Design magazine with 11 other artists. They also publish Grand Designs Australia . 2025 The Adelaide Airport's New Premium Plaza Lounge purchased two of Miranda's Australiana themed artworks as part of their interiors.