"Free Ride" a new Molly A Poole watercolor

“Free Ride” 5″x7″ watercolor on paper.
Have a happy and safe Independence Day everyone! Enjoy your freedom, your family and of course your four- legged pals this weekend.
Keep your dogs safe during the fireworks displays this weekend. Leave them at home and inside.
More dogs go missing on July 4th weekend than any other day of the year.
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Annie, A Painted Sketch

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"Annie," image approximately 8" square on an 8" x 10" paper, Golden Open Acrylics on artists' multimedia board. This is a commissioned pet portrait depicting a wonderfully lucky Standard Poodle.   Annie was brought by a rescue group to my clients, a family known for their love of poodles. The rescue group was looking for a foster home that would allow them to get to know Annie better while looking for her new forever home.   Little did the rescue know, but Annie had already found her new home. She lasted a whole 5 hours as a foster dog before completely winning over the hearts of my clients and becoming best friends with their two other dogs.   Her family are proud foster flunkies, and she's a jolly, goofy, delightful addition to their household.   Thanks for looking at - and sharing - my artwork with your friends and family. Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com   Did you know I accept commissions? That the majority of the paintings you see as part of the Painting a Dog a Day project are portraits done by request?   I work from your photos, creating treasured portraits like Allie's (immediately above) or delightful sketches like Annie's (at the very tippy top).   Sketches, done on paper, start at $49 and are priced based on density of detail.   Portraits are completed on museum quality panels and are priced from $209.   I also offer gift certificates for that discriminating and hard to shop for person on your list.   Shoot me an email and we can talk about your project. I'd love to paint for you!

Yorkie By Denise Laurent

Here’s a small painting of a Yorkshire terrier on the beach. Although it a close up I loved the way the soft colours of the beach are reflected in his coat, the blues and lilacs and the sandy golds.

Yorkie is an 8x8 inch oil painting on board.

Denise
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The Three Musketeers

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"The Three Musketeers," 6" x 8", Golden Open Acrylics on canvasboard, depicting three vintage Fisher Price dog figurines. The newest piece in my "Treats, Toys and Treasures" series of paintings being displayed atPoppyseed Deli in Downtown Lake Orion. Inquiries may come to me.   There's nothing like painting still lifes to train one's eye on the nuances of light and shadow. And all the good info I soak up when painting them gets put to use when I set my reference photos away, and try to imagine my pet portrait subjects sitting in the studio with me.   Meanwhile, there's nearly two dozen fresh paintings at Poppyseeds, all under $100. Stop by for a coffee, and go home with a treasure.   Thanks for looking at - and sharing - my artwork with your friends and family, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com   It's A Party !!     Join us for dessert, beverages, and music, this coming Friday evening at the Orion Art Center, from 7-9pm.   It will be your final opportunity to view the nearly 50 paintings from the Painting a Dog a Day project before they move to their next destination.   Hope you can make it!   The Orion Art Center is at the southern most end of Anderson Street, nestled up along the banks of the Paint Creek, in downtown Lake Orion. More information available at 248-693-4986.

Balance

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"Balance," 6" square, Golden Open Acrylics on Ampersand Gessobord, a portrait loosely based on my blue heeler cattle dog mix, Finnigan. This is also my entry for theDaily Paintworks' Challenge of last week (the challenge also titled "Balance"), and will be headed to the Canine Art Guild's July online exhibition, "Ying Yang." This original painting can be yours for $299.   Balance seems to be the theme du jour.   Today's the first day of my kids' summer vacation.   Want a little "Balance" in your life? email me and we'll work something out!   Thanks for looking at - and sharing - my artwork with your friends and family, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com   Mona to Finnigan after the photo shoot that  inspired "Balance": "You do all these ridiculous  tricks to get a treat. All I gotta do is look cute.  And everyone thinks YOU are smart. Hah."   short pause   "I'll let you smell my butt if you leave me a morsel."

Boston Terrier by Dawn Secord

This is Sophie Rae and she lives in Atlanta. When her owner sent me the reference photo, I was so excited . Her face was very sweet and the pose in the photo was unique and really drew you into her eye.

A few changes were needed to be made when creating the portrait in comparison to the photo. (I always tell people I don't recreate your photo. Your photo is simply reference material to be used in creating the painting.)

Her left ear needed to be downplayed since the perspective in the photo was exaggerated. She had pulled her right lip up which affected the front of her mouth and a part of her left side of her mouth. In the painting there are more highlights in her eye than the photo shows. That is the fun part of painting - the artist makes the rules and creates what works. There are no limits other than our imagination.

Dawn Secord

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"Farmhand" a new Molly A Poole watercolor

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“Farmhand” 8″x8″ watercolor on paper.
A few weeks ago, I stopped by our neighbor’s home to pick up some tomato, zucchini and cucumber starts from her greenhouse to plant in my own garden. Vicki is a talented organic farmer and her vegetables are so healthy and grown with care. I noticed back on the property, not too far from the greenhouse a fabulous old truck with fading advertising. I just had to photograph it and paint it. The pattern, texture, fading and rust are so interesting as well as the hand painted lettering that you don’t see much of anymore.
What’s an old truck without an old dog to ride around with?

Maggie

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"Maggie," 10" square, commissioned pet portrait of a Wheaten Terrier, done in Golden Open Acrylics on a Raymar panel, private collection (THANK YOU!). Maggie's portrait is headed to a wonderful young woman who has recently graduated from college. They grew up together, and while Maggie crossed the bridge a few years back, her presence is still felt to this day. Here's what her girl has to say: "My dog gives the best advice: 'Be happy just being yourself.'.... We grew up together, and we changed along with one another.... I started to feel like I didn't fit in - at the same time, Maggie developed some physical problems of her own.... Nevertheless, Maggie was as happy as ever. It was as if she was telling me to accept myself the way I am and to stop depending on others (for approval). ".... Thanks to my dog Maggie, I know that just because I think, act, and feel differently from my peers doesn't mean that I can't be loved for who I am.... Maggie taught me that I am good enough.... I embrace the fact that I am different, and I am happy just the way I am." I was so honored to paint Maggie's legacy today. She was one very smart dog. Thanks for looking at - and sharing - my artwork with your friends and family, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Pug Painting By Denise Laurent

This is Dali a little pug. I liked the expression on his face as he lays in his basket, taking it easy but keeping an eye out for extra treats! And what huge eyes he has! He’s such a colourful personality.

Dali
10x8 acrylic on board
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This 10x8 inch painting is a commission for his owner. It’s a  painted in Golden Acrylics on board.

Denise
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Labrador Retriever Painting by Dawn Secord

This is a painting of Buzz. To see the portrait in process please go to my blog at http://www.artofthedog.blogspot.com.

He is the sweetest dog and it was my pleasure getting to know him through the process of creating his portrait.

Dawn Secord
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Sheltie painting by Terry Albert

I had such a cute sheltie staying with me this past week. I pulled out the paints and did a quick painting of him. This is Rolex, and he belongs to my friend Patty. It is 8” x 8” and done in acrylic on wrapped canvas.

It’s odd how I loosen up and just go for it when I am working on something that is just for fun–not a commission or assignment– just inspiration. I hope to transfer this abandon to another painting I am working on. Sometimes I get stuck, because I’m not sure what to do next. I didn’t have that problem here. Sometimes you have to just start painting, and then it feels right again. 

Here’s the real Rolex. I think I’ll go groom my shelties…

Contact me if you would like to order a pet portrait of your dog!

"Rosie" Colored Pencil by Charlotte Yealey

9x12

Colored Pencil

This started out as a class demo on colored pencil on colored paper but after the class was over, I finished it. Now that I look at it, I have my proportions wrong. Should have just stuck with the head. Will have to work on it some more. This is my borzoi, Rosie.

Borzoi International Summer 2011

Borzoi International Summer 2011

My work is on the cover of "Borzoi International" an on line publication. In addition to being featured on the cover, my work is a six page feature within this publication. Thank you to Borzoi International for featuring my work!

Max in a Bag by Linda Snider Ward

I've been working in oils lately & this is a small 8" x 8" painting of Max, our new 1/2 St. Bernard puppy. The painting was done for Daily Paint Works, a fun site to visit & interact with. More of my artwork can be viewed on my my blog