Siblings Giclee from Painting a Dog a Day

"Siblings," 12" x 14", acrylic on gallery stretched linen, depicting a litter of pit bull puppies, $799. A limited edition (25 only) of giclees on artists paper also available, image approximately 10" x 13", signed in pencil by the artist, $59. Proceeds from the sale of the original and the reproductions will be donated to my local shelter, the Oakland Pet Adoption Center. Inquiries may always come to me.

I am thrilled to share my latest limited edition reproduction, this one extra special because it supports animal welfare efforts.

Here in the US, we are on the cusp of our biggest shopping season ever.

I encourage you to consider original artwork as you begin making gift giving decisions. Local craft and artisan fairs, independently owned shops in your area, and online storefronts are a great starting point for locating original one of a kind gifts. All of my paintings available for purchase are listed on Etsy (returning collectors get 10% off the listed prices).

And when it comes time to send your greetings, consider ordering cards with a meaningful image like your pet's portrait or one of your favorite paintings from the Painting a Dog a Day project (visit my Imagekind shop to learn more about how easily we can coordinate this).

Directly supporting artists and artisans and spending your dollars locally is a gift itself - to the collective creative spirit and to your community's economy.

Finally, this last week I had a client regretfully release three December portrait spots - if you are interested in one, please let me know as soon as possible so that we can begin the necessary planning.

Thanks, as always, for looking at - and sharing - my artwork with your friends and family.

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

www.paintingadogaday.com

PS Have you gotten your copies of the Dog a Day books? Painting a Dog a Day - the First Year covers 2006-2007, and That's 14 in Dog Years covers 2008. Both titles can be previewed and ordered through the publisher by clicking on the book titles in the preceeding sentence. However, if you would like your copy personalized, you need to order through me. Monday, December 1st, is the final day that I can guarantee holiday delivery for personalized book orders.

Additional information on how to order each book is on the Painting a Dog a Day blogand the studio website.

Tara and Pepsi Completed

Apart from signing it and a little tweeking that I may do tomorrow, this first commission is now finished, paper size is A3 actual drawing size is approx 11 x 8 inches, drawn on super white mellotex paper (which is actually a creamy white), using only 2H,HB, and 2B mechenicle pencils, I also made great use of Blue tac and my putty eraser for the highlights, drawing time approx 45 hours, all that's left to be done is to have it mounted and delivered to the client for her approval.

Tara Completed

Tara the first of two sister Poodles is now finished, apart from the normal tweaking I will do after a couple of days, Its now onto Pepsi her sister, who will sit along side her, I will post updates as she develops.

Irish Setter Greeting Cards by Dawn Secord

A number of people have asked me to restock this Irish Setter greeting card. Until now, all greeting cards have been sold until that particular card sells out and then I pick a new image to put on to cards.

The model for this card is my girl, Jewel. She was a real stinker and kept spitting the leash out of her mouth. It was all quite fun and each time I look at these cards I picture her pitiful face pleading with me to just take her for a walk and to quit messing around like some crazy paparazzi!

The greeting cards can be purchased directly from my website by clicking here or feel free to call me or email me! 866-393-7111 or fff@linkline.com. The image is also available in limited edition signed prints - click here to go to my prints for sale web page.

Thanks for taking a peek at my work!

Dawn Secord

Website: http://www.dawnsecord.com/

Blog - Enjoying the Journey: http://www.artofthedog.blogspot.com/

FREEDOM by Carol Chretien

The seashore is the most freeing place for any dog ... I have never seen an unhappy one running up an down the surf line waiting for a ball to be thrown or to chase the birds that stay around the edge of the water. I thought it was a nice idea to place this pit bull in that kind of heavenly place for dogs.
12x12 oil on canvas 20% goes to Bama Bully Rescue ...inspired by images of the foster dog "Poppy" who is available for adoption...check out their link for more info. Rescue information is found here: www.bamabullyrescue.org
Second new oil for Bama Bully Rescue (sold)

Hope Shines - Carol Chretien

"Hope Shines In Their Eyes"

Carol Chretien
SOLD

New oil painted alla prima for Bama Bully Rescue 10x10 on canvas. This rescue is committed to caring for every pit bull they pull from kill shelters. The dogs are fostered in homes and placed by adoption to their forever home. This breed is one of the, if not THE, most difficult to place.
The painting is one of two that I have going on the easel for this rescue.
20% of the sale of this painting was donated. carolchretien@aol.com

Just Want A Home - Carol Chretien

JUST WANTS A HOME
8x10
oil on canvas
CAROL CHRETIEN

New work! painted to assist OLD DOG HAVEN senior dog hospice & rescue.
Meet Phoebe....One of their 10 yr old cocker rescues is in foster care in the state of WA. She is loving and enjoys attention and they say she "purrs" when petted! She has some great years left in her. She just wants a forever home of her own.
20% of the sale will benefit the rescue. contact: carolchretien@aol.com to purchase.

Helping Paws 2009

The Canine Art Guild is proudly presenting: Helping Paws 2009

We proudly invite you to view our 2nd Annual Canine Art Guild Helping Paws Online Exhibition.
It is a unique event in which participating artists have partnered with local animal shelters & rescue groups to help raise awareness and funds for animal welfare.
Each of the artists in this show have pledged a percentage of their pieces' sale to a particular group. People's Choice Voting is now open.

(psst: it's also an ideal venue for finding a unique gift for the holiday season)

Visit the show at
http://www.canineartguild.com/gallery/

Happy Customers and Kittens....

Yesterday I delivered the Border Collie portrait to it's new home and it was thrilling to see the reaction to it first hand. Most of my paintings go to their new homes via U.S. Priority Mail so it was wonderful to see first hand what the initial reaction to the painting would be. She was thrilled to say the least..there was even some delighted jumping up and down! and oh the smiles :) It felt really, really good. And it is one of the most enjoyable aspects of doing portraits of pets. II love my job! realized that I inadvertently did not post the correct version of the painting in my last post. So sorry about that! I need to check things a bit more thoroughly when I blog. So here is the completed portrait. No really! This time I double checked! :)

I do have a few spots open for portraits for holiday gift giving so in an effort to avoid the holiday rush (that I always seem to get in December) I am offering a special on portraits if you reserve your spot BEFORE November 20. Drop me an email and I will fire you back the details in a flier.
Now about the kitten. I have received quite a few emails from you guys telling to keep the kitty. Come on ...you were supposed help convince me to give the kitty up for adoption so that I could foster another. So I guess you guys win. Geri stays and he is now my official studio cat.
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On Foster Kittens and Dog Portraits

So I agreed to foster a kitten for my wonderful friend Lisa who has Purrfect Companions cat rescue here in NY. Did I say foster? Well, Geri (mistake #1..he is named) came to my house 2 weeks ago as a very frightened, feral, hissing and spitting little 6 or 7 week old kitten. Now he is a total lovebug who loves to cuddle and I am supposed to be giving him up soon. Yeah right! His ad runs this week. I do NOT need another animal! Tell me the kitty has to go...the kitty has to go... repeat.....

Geri

On another note.. My BC portrait is finished and is heading off to it's new home tomorrow. I apologize for the glare and snapped this with my iphone! I get such satisfaction with completing these commissions. Onto the next one! Don't forget to book your portrait spot soon if you are planning on giving a holiday portrait this year! Send me an email for more info! deborah@deborahosullivan.com

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Painting a Dog a Day by Kimberly Kelly Santini

"Rocky (Bulldog)," 6" x 8", commissioned Bulldog portrait, acrylic on canvasboard, private collection (thank you!). Inquiries may always come to me.

I don't get to paint these dogs nearly enough, and they are wonderfully fun to work with. Their folds are each a loaded brushstroke, and when white like Rocky, the pinkness of their skin glows from underneath.

Rocky's painting is going to be a holiday gift. Have you started your list yet? A Dog a Day painting (you can shop them at my Etsy storefront) is a great gift, as is a Dog a Day gift certificate. I've also had a client release her November portrait spots, so I can fit in a couple commissions if you let me know asap.

Oh - and if you send cards out, take a peek at my Imagekind shop and consider ordering your holiday cards with a grinning face like Rocky's on them. (Let me knowif you want a particular painting added to Imagekind and I'll get it up asap.)

Thanks, as always, for looking at - and sharing - my artwork with your friends and family.

Kim

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

www.paintingadogaday.com

PS Want a great gift this holiday season? Then order either one of the Painting a Dog a Day books - they are gorgeous summaries of the Dog a Day paintings. Painting a Dog a Day - the First Year covers 2006-2007, and That's 14 in Dog Years covers 2008. Information on how to order each book is on the Painting a Dog a Day blog and thestudio website.