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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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 · 21/08/2025

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 · 21/08/2025

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 · 20/08/2025

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 · 18/08/2025

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 · 14/08/2025

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 · 13/08/2025

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 · 12/08/2025

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 · 11/08/2025

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 · 08/08/2025

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 · 07/08/2025

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 · 06/08/2025

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 · 05/08/2025

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 · 04/08/2025

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 · 03/08/2025

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 · 01/08/2025

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 · 30/07/2025

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 · 29/07/2025

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 · 28/07/2025

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 · 27/07/2025

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 · 25/07/2025

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 · 24/07/2025

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 · 23/07/2025

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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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

On this day four years ago, I had the honor of being commissioned to paint this portrait. Thank you Alison, for your continued support of my work and for your patience. This is "Manfred", 11" x 13", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking, everyone! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

On this day five years ago, I completed this commission for a lovely family in Colorado. "Leo", 11" x 13", oil on canvas. It was a gift from a mother to her daughter. To be entrusted with something so important means everything to me. Thanks for looking, everyone! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

On this day eight years ago, I had the honor of completing this commission. This is "Queso and Beefie", 22" x 13", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking, everyone! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

On this day 13 years ago I painted the second of eight portraits of my buddy Smooch. It was an exercise with simple abstract shapes. My work now is much more refined. "Smooch No. 2", 16" x 20", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking, everyone! #dogs #artist #art

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

On this day nine years ago, I had the privilege of painting this portrait commission: "Lola", 11" x 13", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

On this day in 2021, I had the honor of completing this portrait commission: "Kermit", 12" x 15", oil on canvas. #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

On this day 5 years ago, I completed this large portrait commission: "Rilee", 24" x 30", oil on canvas. www.jamesrubyworks.com if you're considering a portrait commission. I still have a couple openings for later this year. Thanks! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

On this day 12 years ago, I completed this portrait commission of Luci, 12" x 15", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking, everyone! #dogs #art

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

On this day in 2016, I completed one of my favorites. "Smooch No. 8", 15" x 15", oil on canvas. It's the eighth and final portrait I painted of my best friend Smooch. He was the inspiration behind me focusing my work on capturing the bond we share with our four legged family members. #dogs #art

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

On this day six years ago, I completed this oil on canvas portrait commission. "Vera", 14" x 13". I'm currently scheduling new commissions for November completion, with very special pricing for limited 8" x 8" canvases. Please use the link in my bio for all the details and many more examples. #dogs

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

On this day 11 years ago, I completed this portrait commission - "Becket", 12" x 15", oil on canvas. I'm now scheduling commissions for Nov. completion, in time for the holidays. www.jamesrubyworks.com for all the details and many examples. Special pricing on 8" x 8" canvases. Thanks! #dogs #art

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

On this day in 2015 I completed this oil on canvas portrait commission of beloved Bexley. After ten years, that collar is still my favorite. #dogs #art #superman

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

On this day ten years ago, I completed this portrait for the same gallery show I mentioned in a resent post. I enlisted my neighbor's dog, Junior to give me a little help. I titled this "Titleist 1", 11" x 13", oil on canvas. #dogs #art #gold

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Here's a portrait commission I painted in 2017 and I've been sharing on this day every year since. Probably my favorite bandanna that I've painted. Happy Independence Day everyone! "Zeus", 11" x 13", oil on canvas. #dogs #art #fourthofjuly

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

On this day in 2015, I completed this portrait of my buddy Newburgh for a galley show in Charleston, SC. I'm happy to report it quickly sold and hangs in a private collection somewhere in country. I titled it "Titleist 2", 12" x 15", oil on canvas. #dogs #art #golf

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

On this day in 2018, I completed this portrait commission for a wonderful family in Texas. This is "Bentley", 10" x 10", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking! #dogs #art

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

I'm now scheduling oil on canvas portrait commissions for November completion. Visit jamesrubyworks.com for all the details and many examples. It could be a gift that will be cherished forever. This is "Coulson", 11" x 14", oil on canvas #dogs #art

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

I'm now scheduling oil on canvas portrait commissions for November completion, including specially priced 8" x 8" canvases. All the information can be found at www.jamesrubyworks.com Thanks! #dogs #cats #art

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Here's a recent portrait commission: "Bing", 8" x 8", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking! #caturday #cats #art

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Another recent portrait commission: "Rooster", 10" x 10", oil on canvas. I'm now scheduling new commissions. For details, please visit my site: www.jamesrubyworks.com Thanks for looking! #dogs #art #artist

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James Ruby @jamesruby.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

A recent portrait commission: "Harley", 10" x 12", oil on canvas. Thanks for looking! #dogs #art #artist #animals

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