"Ibizan Hound Puppy" Watercolor by Charlotte Yealey

11 x 11

Watercolor

I have been working with water mediums the last few days. I love watercolors but I am never satisfied with the background when I paint them so I airbrushed this background. This ibizan puppy belongs to a friend of mine and loves when I use her hounds as models.

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Jake...A Tribute in Pastel

Another recent commission of mine was Jake, a beautiful 2 year old chocolate Lab who sadly passed away due to cancer.  Here, he is captured for all time relaxing in his favorite position on his absolutely favorite couch.  My thanks go out to Adrienne for allowing me to be a part, however small, of keeping Jake's wonderful legacy alive...
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Happy Spring!

Jude Bates

Jackie the Jack Russell Terrier

 This cute little girl is a pastel commission that I finished just recently.  She's an all white Jack Russell Terrier except for a few brown spots here and there on her ears.  Jackie is a very sweet and mellow Jack, and she was a joy to paint...For a look at more of my work or to commission a painting of your own, please visit my website at judebatesart.com

Thanks for looking!

Jude Bates

Mar 27 - Elin Paints a Doberman Pinscher

It seems to be working... I'm still tweaking as I learn more about the technology on this mailing list thingie. Bear with me! The AAEA workshop is creating a lot of interest! You can go here for the flyer (pdf file, Adobe Reader required). March 27 - Quick One for Canine Art League Online Show During a part of the workshop when folks were working on their time-of-day paintings....  I started and finished this 12 x 9 oil of a Doberman Pinscher. This is actually a portrait of my long-gone soulmate Evoe. She was an elegant dobie, with lines of Shinya and Marienberg going right to Sun Hawk on top and bottom. Doing this backlit oil with the purples and blues complementing the oranges of her mask wa a joy. Do you see the Color System working? You veterans of the Color Boot Camps, I bet you can figure out the background! I love painting animals who are gone--it brings them back to me and I can touch them yet again as the paint comes off my brushes. I think I have painted most every dog that has been a part of my life, and some still are here on the wall or in the rack. I did an earlier portrait of her before the color system, and I share it with you as well in the sidebar. Same size, different color scheme. Which do YOU prefer? Email me... Elin's Daily Painting Blog is HERE. Workshop information is HERE. Please forward this on to your friends, and thank you!  I had a wonderful dinner this evening, with much of the vegetables coming from the garden: three lettuces (romaine, red oak and , beets, Swiss chard, carrots (cooked in mango sauce!) and avocados. That, plus the cod made for a fine meal.  And there's one ewe that is SO ready to pop. Huge as a house, I watched her graze today with one of the lambs kicking her side. What a wonderful spring! Thanks for reading, Elin ABC Company, 123 Any Street, Any Town, www.abccompany.com

"Yorkshire Terrier" Oil Painting by Charlotte Yealey

8x10

oil

A cute little yorkie that belongs to a grooming customer from years ago had such a sweet expression. I came across the photo I took of it and just had to paint it. I can't remember his name.

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Oil painting of a cat in process by Dawn Secord

"Golden Puppy" Watercolor by Charlotte Yealey

8.5x11

Watercolor

Spring has sprung and of course, I am thinking puppies. This painting was done with the idea of a spring card design to add to my collection of seasonal cards. I remember this little guy trotting across my back yard following his young owner where ever she went as if he was trained to do so.

I just love puppies.

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Martha's Pink Nose ~~ Painting a Dog a Day by Kimberly Kelly Santini

ORDER NOTECARDS/REPRODUCTIONS "Martha's Pink Nose", 6" x 8", portrait of a Yellow Labrador Retriever, done in Golden Open and Heavy Body acrylics on a Raymar panel. Martha's Mom gets first dibs. I'll be happy to take names and numbers - who wants second dibs? email me. SOLD (thank you!). Today I've been thinking a lot about copyright and derivative artwork. It started out innocently enough via an artists guild conversation, and it seemed to be on other people's minds too. Both Seth Godin and Katherine Tyrellmentioned different aspects of it in on their blogs today. Being part of the art continu-um (not sure how to spell it!) and an art historian by training, I have always been aware of how difficult it is to create something fresh and new. I can't help but think that those who cave to this pressure by purposely taking (or consciously making) artwork that isn't purely self directed are short changing themselves. (Copying for educational purposes excluded) What do you think? I encourage you to read the posts above and share your thoughts. Thanks in advance for your compassion and support, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com "Help Japan" This week's Daily Paintworks challenge, "Help Japan," is a fundraiser for the survivors of the Japanese earthquake. Over $13,500 has already been raised by the participating artists! Visit the event page to browse the artwork. Paintings are being added all week long. If you want to go directly to my doll painting "Ruthie," use this link. And you can go directly to the pet portrait auction here. 100% of the sale price of each of my paintings will be donated to Save the Children. Thanks so much.

BISS CH Farpoint Effervescent Gem, CD by Dawn Secord

Ruby is a remarkable girl. I met her a dog show. Ruby's owner approached me to commission a painting of this beautiful dog as a surprise gift for her parents.

There were a few changes that were needed to be made to the photos that were taken of Ruby. The wind was blowing her hair which I chose to lay down softly. The sun had been in her eyes and she was squinting in the photos. It was necessary to open up her eyes a bit. I had taken some photos in the shade and had reference material of her eyes not squinting. We can never have too many photos. It is amazing how one photo that seemingly is unimportant ultimately provides me with needed reference material! Lastly, in the photos, Ruby was ten years old and due to being spayed her coat had lightened. In the painting, her coat was darkened to a richer mahogany.

Ruby's owners were very pleased with the final painting. When the gift was presented, the recipients called me right away to thank me for the painting. It was a wonderful call and so enjoyable to hear fun stories about Ruby. She is truly a special dog.

Dawn Secord
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Sunbeam and Another "Help Japan" Painting ~~ Painting a Dog a Day

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"Sunbeam", 4" x 6", portrait of a sunbathing Maltese, done in Golden Open and Heavy Body acrylics on a Raymar panel, available for $239 (10% of the sale of this painting will go to my local shelter). After last night's dumping of snow and ice on my newly green world, I needed to pretend I was someplace warm. This painting transported me to a warmer climate, a comfy chair, and a sweaty glass of iced tea. Unfortunately, in a matter of minutes, I'll be transported back to the real world, driving the track carpool, shutting several to drum line practice, and making a run to the library. Which means I'll have to go scrape the inch of ice off my vehicle. Which means this evening I'll reward myself with an Irish Coffee in lieu of that tea. Meanwhile, last night I added a second painting to the "Help Japan" Challenge - a 8" x 6" pet portrait, done to your specifications. If you were thinking about setting up a commission, please take advantage of this opportunity to have 100% of your purchase go to Save the Children. There's over 270 pieces of art, some with opening bids of $9, which means there is a price point for everyone. I've got my eye on a couple paintings myself...... Please feel free to share the auction link with friends and family, too. The more we share, the more others benefit. Here's the main event. And here's my pet portrait. Thanks in advance for your compassion and support, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com "Help Japan" BID ON "RUTHIE" This week's Daily Paintworks challenge, "Help Japan," is a fundraiser for the survivors of the Japanese earthquake. Over $11,500 has already been raised by the participating artists! Visit the event page to browse the artwork. Paintings are being added all week long. If you want to go directly to "Ruthie," use this link. And you can go directly to the pet portrait auction here. 100% of the sale price of each of my paintings will be donated to Save the Children. Thanks so much.

Sight and Scent Magazine

An interview with Terry d. Chacon 

A few months back the editor of Sight and Scent contacted me after she saw an advertisement of my exhibit at RCAA Gallery in Riverside, Ca. under the direction of Mark Schooley "The Hound Movement".   She said after researching more about me she felt their magazine would like to do an article about me.   Well, of course I was honored and the rest is history.

The article is in the Mar. issue 2011.   They did such a fabulous job and the layout of the way they combined the photos I had sent to them was well done.   My husband Eddie feels this is the best article thus far and the presentation is great.  

Here is a link to their website.   http://www.sightandscent.net/   Sight and Scent is a National Publication dedicated to the Hound Group.   You can order the magazine directly from the website. 

Thank you Tammarie for this wonderful experience.  

Until next time, PLEASE ENJOY THE ART!

Terry d. Chacon

In Honor of Westminster

This is a recent watercolor portrait I did for a client. It was wonderful to see a Scottish Deerhound win Westminster this year! Deerhounds are one of my favorite breeds, they are so gentle to be around. She lost this dog early in her life, so the portrait is a wonderful reminder for her and their beach walks together.

Pekingese Canine Art Guild Entry for "Mug Shots" - Erica Vojnich

The theme was "Mug Shots", it seems simple enough, but it left me stumped. What makes you remember a dogs face? I was considering drawing my own dogs, they certainly are my muses. Especially since they're always around when I'm working. If I'm having a hard time drawing a particular feature on a dog, they also work well as live models. However, I know I need to branch out and draw more breeds. So, I started thinking of breeds that lasting memories when I see them in public.

I started thinking about the two Pekingese dogs that must live somewhere near my house. I usually see them when I'm driving in my car and I must look silly when I slow down to pass them. They're little feet are barely visible under all the fur, they almost look like they're defying gravity as they move over the sidewalk. You can barely see their faces as well, the only thing really visible feature from my car is their little pink tongues hanging in the air. Simply put, seeing them always makes me smile and makes me happy to see my dogs when I come home.


So here is my entry, "This Is My Happy Face". I just loved this little guys expression. 11"x14" Pastel on Ampersand Pastelbord





This painting and one other will be on display for the Canine Art Guild's "Mug Shots" online show, going live on April 1, 2011 (no foolin').

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"Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier" Watercolor & Ink by Charlotte Yealey

6x6

Watercolor and Ink

This is sort of an experimental piece where I inked in the background for a more dramatic look. I have done this in the past using black ink but this was a burnt umber that was more translucent.

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First Mate (Gretta) ~~ Painting a Dog a Day by Kimberly Kelly Santini

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"First Mate (Gretta)", 8" x 10", commissioned portrait of a young Vizsla, done in Golden Open and Heavy Body acrylics on Ampersand Gessobord, private collection (thank you!). There can't be very many Vizsla's named Gretta, and if you think you know this dog - I'm warning you - the painting is a surprise! Let's keep it on the low...... I've been assured that the recipient does not know about my blog or Painting a Dog a Day. Yet. Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my artwork with your friends and family - Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com PS Wanna commission your own Dog a Day painting? Then let's talk! Naughty! Yesterday DogArtToday and Mutt Lynch Winery announced the rules and theme - "Naughty" - for this year's wine label contest. Do you suppose that Rusty, bad dog that he was, had anything to do with this? (For those new to Painting a Dog a Day, after my Grandfather's funeral last May, I collaged a portrait of his favorite dog - also notorious for making trouble - and won last year's wine label contest)

Doberman Canine Art Guild Entry for "Mug Shots" - Elin Pendleton

The challenge of painting something for a show creates an energy in my painting that results in some of my best "painterly" work. Here's a 10 x 8 inch oil of my long gone doberman Evoe, and the source material for this was about a postage-stamp-sized head in a scene from my old front porch when I lived in Lake Elsinore.
 Evoe was a well-bred girl, with Shinya and Marienberg lines on both sides. Her elegance and grace are still in my mind, and I paint her with the love and poignant memory of her presence in my life. Can we love anything any less?
  This painting and one other will be on display for the Canine Art Guild's "Mug Shots" online show, opening later in March 2011. I hope you'll visit it when it is uploaded and enjoy the art painted from our hearts.

Bernie ~~ Painting a Dog a Day by Kimberly Kelly Santini

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"Bernie", 5" x 7", commissioned portrait of a mixed breed dog, done in Golden Open and Heavy Body acrylics on a multimedia artboard, private collection (thank you!). Bernie's sketch is winging it's way home as you read this. It will be a welcome addition to the household, as Bernie himself passed away a few years back. His Mom says she kept peeking at her email, since seeing his face again made her so happy. And that makes me happy, too. Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my artwork with your friends and family - Be happy - Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com PSST! Wanna Great Gift? With sketches starting at $49, it's easy to gift a Dog a Day pet portrait. Mother's Day is coming up, and Father's Day too. I imagine there might be a few birthdays tucked in between now and then as well. And shoot, you can always be way organized and start planning for the holidays now. Let's talk and get something set up. Seriously.

Mug Shots

This is my last minute entry into the online Canine Art Guild show "Mug Shots" which will go live April 1, no fooling.  I started out the day thinking I would work on my brother's long overdue Christmas present and then remembered the deadline for this show was imminent.  What's another day or two for a Christmas present matter now?  I titled this one "Runaway" but thought about "Dog on Fire"-that seemed too scary, or "Hot Dog", too obvious.  "Runaway" seemed to fit with the theme of the show best.
5x7 watercolor $50
Judith A. Johnson
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2 New Afghan Hound Paintings by Terry d. Chacon

                                                "Debbie's Love"   18 x 24   oil on canvas by Terry d. Chacon

I was very excited to be asked to paint this white afghan hound.    

When I started taking workshops with Susan Sarback  (www.susansarback.com)  7 years ago to learn to paint en plein aire, she always told me I could take the same theory into my studio to use to paint my pet portraits.   The last couple of years I have been slowly progressing  and evolving.   This painting was done the exact same way that I do my plein air, except instead of painting on location I painted in my studio, using a group of photographs that my client had supplied me to use for this painting.

"Ashley" is an 8 x 8 oil on wrap around canvas.   My friend Lex Robertson had posted a photo of his dog lure coursing on faceback.  I immediately contacted him to see if he would get permission from the photographer for me to paint.   I loved the expression on the dogs face as she was  graduating into full flight, but what grabbed her attention as she was suppose to be chasing the lure.     This painting has so many possibilities and many have written their thoughts as to what she was doing and thinking.   I also loved the back lighting and the way the light came through her coat.   "Hey Look at Me!" 

Until next time, please enjoy the ART.    Terry d. Chacon  

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"Emily". New pencil drawing by Sheona Hamilton-Grant

Emily

Pencil on Paper

Sold

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Meet Emily.

A gorgeous 6 year old Poodle Pointer with piercing kind eyes.

A gem of a dog, well mannered and high on life, Emily sat and stared me out while I triggered a few reference shots and discovered the depth of her eyes and softness of her nose.

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Etsy

Cherish is the Word

Exploring more styles of canine art. I am having a free pop art contest on my FB wall, and this painting was created from one of the contestants entries. On March 17th, the photo with the most comments will win a 8x10 Pop painting of their pet.

This is a 8x10 Mixed media - and for sale for 100.00
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RERUN - SUV Ammo ~~ Painting a Dog a Day by Kimberly Kelly Santini

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"SUV (Ammo)," 6" x 8", portrait of a Mastiff, from the "Sunday Driver's" series of paintings depicting dogs and cars. This painting was done in Golden acrylics on a Raymar panel and is available for purchase for $379. Inquiries may come to me. I've been busy working on top secret commissions, but figured today I'd share one of my all time favorite paintings. This one was completed in April of 2010. Why is "SUV Ammo" a favorite of mine? I love the dog's relaxed expression, and the flip of his tongue. I love the lines that the window edges make. I love the reflections in the rear window. And I love that I can remember painting Ammo, dancing in front of my easel and having just as much fun as the dog did when he got to go for a ride. Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my artwork with your friends and family - Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

"Running with the Big Boys" Oil Painting by Charlotte Yealey

8x10

Oil Painting

Years ago, my neighbors two great danes escaped their property while no one was at home so I took a picture then took them back home. Another time, a different neighbors Jack Russell terrier was running free so I took a picture. He made it safely back home on his own. So I combined the two photos into a painting and called it "Running with the Big Boys".

The Face of a Rottweiler

I could not resist creating this Pastel of my Rottweiler, DaVinci as he begged to get into my lap! It's not large-just 9 x 12 but virtually life  size in it's make up! He is the star of my "Painting Dogs" video and in it I describe him as a "little dog trapped in a big dog body." He wants to be a lap dog. He also wants your food. This is his "but why can't I get on your lap" look. His "watching the food lift from your plate to your mouth look" is an entirely different look-more intense as he's practicing levitating it from your fork to his mouth :-) 
I love my job!

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Pick Me- By Jessica Kale

"Pick Me!" by Jessica Kale

Charcoal/Pastel on sanded pastel paper

9"x12"

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I was immediately enamored by the eager pup's face and wanted desperately to

capture him using a combo of charcoal and pastels. I was given permission to use this precious photograph by John De Bord Photography. I'll surely be putting this "mug shot" into the coming exhibit.

Theresa ~~ Painting a Dog a Day by Kimberly Kelly Santini

SHOP ORIGINALS, NOTECARDS & REPRODUCTIONS of THERESA INSPIRED PAINTINGS

"Violet," from the Theresa's Rainbow series of paintings done in 2008, 8" square, pit bull portrait depicting the diva extraordinaire Theresa from Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. This painting was done in acrylics on canvas panel and is available for purchase, either exquisitely framed ($349) or in au-naturale ($299). Please inquire. Additionally, proceeds from the sale of any/all of the Theresa imagery benefits Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. If you don't know about Best Friends, please take a minute to introduce yourself to their website and mission. A world of no more homeless pets would be a truly beautiful place. Theresa may not ever get her forever home (she's been a long-time resident at Best Friends, in part due to ongoing medical needs). In the meantime, she's been a most excellent spokes model (did you happen to catch her on National Geographic's Dogtown?). And a perfectly behaved sleep-over guest for the hordes of admiring fans who have visited her at the Sanctuary over the years. Please join me in sending a bevy of virtual belly scratches Theresa's way - can you hear her tail thumping in response? Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my artwork with your friends and family - Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com Share the Dog a Day love & forward this email to a friend "Theresa's Rainbow," a limited edition giclee including all 8 images making up the series of "Ball" paintings The Seed of an Idea It all started innocently enough - a client requested a commission of a dog who had stolen her heart. A dog she couldn't adopt herself, but she could continue to love from afar and visit off and on during the year. A dog she needed to have a sliver of in her home. Then I got to meet said dog, Theresa, and understood completely. Her foibles (most noteably her fixation/love of large rubber balls), made her all the more endearing. Clearly one painting wasn't nearly enough to properly express all the facets of Theresa. So what does an artist do? An artist (or perhaps a certifiable artist) paints multiple images. 8 to be exact. Then said paintings get rearranged as a grouping and issued as a limited edition giclee, with the proceeds benefitting the muse. A few copies remain of "Theresa's Rainbow," which is available in both a large (24" x 12", $99) and small (12" x 6", $49) size. There are also a few of the original Theresa paintings remaining. Inquiries may come to me.