James Ruby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you Kelly!

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

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

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

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

Thank you Jan!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you so much, Lizzie!

Thank you Kyen!

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

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

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

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

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

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