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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 22

On this day 3 years ago, this portrait commission left my easel for Southern California. This is "Sharky", 11" x 13", oil on canvas. #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 21

On this day in 2020, I had the honor of completing this portrait commission. “11” x 13”, oil on canvas. #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 20

On this day in 2018, I had the honor of completing this portrait commission. This is "George", 14" x 14", oil on canvas. #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 20

On this day 10 years ago, I had the pleasure of painting this portrait for a wonderful client in San Francisco. This is "Rosie", 12" x 15", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking, everyone!

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 18

On this day, 2 years ago, this portrait commission that I had pleasure of painting, was in transit to her home. This is "Libbie", 11" x 13", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking, everyone! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 14

On this day, way back in 2010, I completed this portrait for a local animal rescue fundraiser. This is "Lucky", 8" x 10", oil on canvas. To see many examples of my current work, please check out www.jamesrubyworks.com #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 13

On this day 8 years ago, I had the pleasure of completing this portrait commission. "Frankie", 16" x 20", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 12

On this day 9 years ago, I had the pleasure of being commissioned to paint this portrait of Sasha. 15" x 18", oil on canvas. #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 11

On this day 7 years ago, I had the honor of completing this portrait commission. This is "Phillip", 12" x 12", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking, everyone! #cats #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 8

On this day, 7 years ago, I shipped this portrait commission 2000 miles to it's home in Vancouver. This is "Oby", 14" x 16", oil on canvas. #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 7

On this day 10 years ago, I had the honor of being commissioned to paint this portrait of beloved Bear. 12" x 15", oil on canvas. To see many examples of much more current work, please visit jamesrubyworks.com Thanks for looking, everyone! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 6

On this day, way back in 2012, I had the honor of being commissioned to paint this portrait of beloved Meatball. 12" x 12", oil on canvas. To see many examples of much more current work, please visit www.jamesrubyworks.com Thanks for looking, everyone! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 5

On this day 5 years ago, I was honored with the opportunity to paint this portrait commission. "Minnie", 12" x 15", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking and supporting my work, everyone! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 4

On this day 4 years ago, I had the honor of completing this commission. This is "Delilah", 12" x 15", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking, everyone! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 3

On this day 2 years ago, I had the pleasure of finishing this portrait commission. "Norman", 12" x 15", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Aug 1

On this day 2 years ago, I finished painting this commission of Nunzio, 12" x 15", oil on canvas. Thanks for all the support of my work, everyone! #dogs #art #frenchie #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thank you Kelly!

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Jul 30

On this day, one year ago, I had the honor of completing this small commission for a wonderful Veterinarian in New York. I've had the privilege of painting several for her, with a few more coming. This is "Snapple", 8" x 8", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Jul 29

On this day in 2018, I had the pleasure of painting this commission. "Mayhem", 12" x 15", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Jul 28

On this day 7 years ago, I had the privilege of painting this portrait commission. "Raven", 11" x 13", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking and all the support, everyone! #dogs #art #artiist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Jul 27

While most of my oil paintings are commissions for clients around the world, on this day six years ago, I completed this portrait of my buddy Newburgh with his favorite toy. "Minion", 12" x 15", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking! #dogs #art #artist #minion

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Jul 26

Thank you Jan!

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Jul 25

On this day 11 years ago, I had the pleasure of completing this commission: "Hank No.2", 10" x 10", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Jul 24

On this day three years ago, I had the privilege of completed this commission. "Peaches", 12" x 15", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking, everyone! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · Jul 23

On this day 6 years ago, I completed this commission that now hangs in Colorado. I'm proud that this is one of six I've painted for this wonderful family. This is "Newton", 8" x 10", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking! #dogs #art #artist

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