Vizsla by Charlotte Yealey

Vizsla

12x24

Oil

This is a new oil painting I painted from a photo I took last year at a dog event at Codorus State Park. I worked on this in between commissions. I thought this dog was trying to tell me something.

Garden Muses and Tussle ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

In process "Garden Muses," 6" x 12", commissioned double portrait done in acrylics on museum quality panel. Don't you love Luna's eyelashes? What woman wouldn't kill for those?!   I'm currently accepting commissions and even have a couple spots left for delivery by Father's Day - email me if you are interested.

Both Augie and Luna had wonderful lives. My client has the fondest memories of time spent in the garden with them, so it seemed fitting that their portrait be staged in the same place. My goal is to infuse this painting with their two distinctive personalites and the unique flair of a particular location.   (I also love the way the garden growth, which reads as foliage, also reads as abstraction and patterning)   See you tomorrow!! Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Tussle   Thank you to all who sent in suggestions for titles - there had to be about 75 in total!! I narrowed it down to 8, and then brainstormed further from there, and then the collector who purchased this piece asked that I keep the title the same.   Of course I can do that!!   Meanwhile, this painting is signed and finished and will be heading to it's new home next week - thank you so much! Meanwhile, if you would like to order notecards or reproductions of "Tussle" or any other of my paintings, you can do so here.   And let me tell you, I'll have to come up with some paintings to call "Co-Op," "Hot Potato," "Fracas," and "On the Ball," just to name a few!!   THANKS!!

Art With a Bark, the Canine Art Guild's collective blog for members is now syndicated once again to the Canine Art Guild's Facebook page. What does that mean you say? Well, any time a member posts to the blog, it automatically pushes to the facebook page. This  is a good way to reach more people. If you are a member of the CAG and not signed up to publish to our collective blog, Art With a Bark, please contact Sheona Hamilton Grant. She is the administrator of the blog and can add you. Happy posting!
PG

The Hug new drawing by Sheona Hamilton-Grant

Millions and millions of years would still not give me half enough time to describe that tiny instant of all eternity when you put your arms around me and I put my arms around you.

~Jacques Prévert~

The Hug

Pencil on Paper

52x40 cm

Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved

The Hug.A wee bit of "soul balm".One of life's most precious moments.A gentle greeting wrapping two worlds in one blanket of emotion.

This latest drawing took me on a 4 month roller coaster ride.

The bar was set high: achieve better mastery of my pencils without loosing the one ingredient that ties it all together: soul.

Weeks, days, hours of nail bitting soul searching scribbling.

Signed.

I hope you enjoy!


Discover more of my work on my website SheonaHamiltonGrant.com or simply by viewing my blog Black on Grey on White.

Sol, acrylic painting of a Flemish Giant by Beth Lowell for the benefit of Atlantic Health Healing Arts

Sol, 4" x 6" acrylic painting of a Flemish Giant (c) Beth Lowell 2012

I’ve completed my final submission for the benefit of Healing Arts at Atlantic Health. Sol, the white Flemish Giant will join Pastis and Myra at the Come to the Cabaret benefit, scheduled for May 30, 2012.
Now all I’ve got to do is get them all packaged up and delivered to Atlantic Health…
In other charitable news, the second annual Bark for Life Event will be held this weekend, in Cedar Knolls, NJ - register your dog for the relay event or just stop by to enjoy the day. Raffle prizes include one pastel portrait of your beloved pet by yours truly. Hope to see you there!
Questions? Comments? Contact me! Thanks for visting and sharing with friends!
Beth
beth@bethlowell.com

Watercolor by Anne Marie Propst

I am primarily an oil painter, but decided to try to learn watercolor.  This is my latest in that quest and is entitled "A Gentle Touch."  Contact artist for purchase information (propstanne@yahoo.com)

In memory of Rambo by Sue Linton

Rambo passed away several years ago and the portrait I created will be a birthday gift. The lady knows it is coming but hasn't seen the result so she should be very excited.

Rambo

 12 x 16 " image 

 Framed Pastel

 I love knowing I'm a part of making someones day so special!

You can see more of my portraits at 

www.suelinton.com.au

I bring your photos to life in paintings that will touch your heart!

 Satisfaction guarantee

"What the..... ??" ~~ by Kimberly Kelly Santini

"What the....??," the very first painting from the "Cherished" series, 24" x 14", acrylic on museum quality panel, depicting a cattle dog mix and a gray tabby kitten, aka Finnigan Jones and Mona Lisa, collection of the artist.   I don't think I'm ready to part with this painting quite yet, but I can create something just as fun starring your pets -email me!

To keep the composition simple, I opted to eliminate the rug (you can see the reference here), and I'm wondering now if it should be there. Without the rug, there's a lot of negative space and I'm not entirely convinced it's the best thing for the painting, but am content to let things sit for a bit until I can "see" how to do it differently.   I painted the shadows out and sketched the rug in, then the voice inside my head told me to take the rug back out and replace the shadows. Still, I wonder. Maybe I'll go back in with some glazes and make Finni's shadows softer still.....   These are the sort of decisions I make - and then second guess - every day.   Not nearly as exciting as solving a challenging engineering problem or troubleshooting computer code or even crunching numbers, but I get to do those things every so often too. Like just yesterday when I wrapped and shipped 5 different sized paintings in the same carton, tracked down and deleted an open process file corrupting my contact management database, and balanced my checkbook.   Meanwhile, my next mission is to cook dinner and run the track carpool.   Enjoy your evening! Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

A Call For Muses   In anticipation of participating in a large scale art event, I am creating a fresh body of work.    Hence my latest request  - bring me new muses!!   The concept is "Cherish." I am looking for images of animals depicting a realm of emotions in the hopes of painting a fraction of the sorts of relationships we share with our companions.   Please note that photos do not have to include people - I'd rather prefer to leave the human form out altogether, as this allows the viewer to bring their own personal interpretations.   You are invited to submit non-flash photos for consideration: Photos must be taken by the submitter - no exceptions.  Photos should be in focus, and the animal must make up at least 1/4 of the photograph.  Please note that by virtue of submitting photographs, submitters are granting me permission to create original artwork from the materials they submit.  Submitters are not required to make any purchase of artwork or reproductions, but will be offered first rights to anything created. Photos should be sent via email to with the subject line "Cherish" Photos I plan on painting will be uploaded to the "Cherish" photo album inside the studio's Facebook page. I will also add links to the completed paintings as the series of work progresses.   I am really excited about this opportunity and look forward to sharing the latest leg of the Painting a Dog a Day journey with you!!

Rupert By Sue Linton

I met Rupert and his owner when I was at the lake getting ready for kayaking. I'd never seen a dog like Rupert and asked if I could paint him as a demonstration painting at an event I had a display at.
 Rupert is a Belguin Barge dog with a gorgeous coat. I enjoyed painting him and his owner loves the portrait and says I've captured his look perfectly.  '
He looks like he's ready to go on our next adventure!'

Rupert 

 23 x 28cms

 unframed Pastel

 I bring your photos to life in portraits that will touch your heart!

 Have your own pet brought to life in a portrait!

 Commissions accepted worldwide.

You can see more of my work at my website

 www.suelinton.com.au

Blog - Sue Linton artist

http://suelintonartist.blogspot.com.au/

"Old Friends", the CAG's 14th Virtual Art Show now LIVE

Howdee all!

The 14th CAG Virtual art show "Old Friends" is now live!

Grab a warm cup of tea (or Java) and Come on over!

Have a wee browse, treat yourself to a special canine moment, choose a favourite and tell your friends.

All portrayed canines have marked and shaped someones life forever.

The quality and variety of the art displayed is enough to make the coldest of hearts smile.

Be sure to add a smile to your day to by viewing the rich selection of art here: http://www.canineartguild.com/gallery/!

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