Guinness, an In Memoriam portrait by Beth Lowell

Guinness, 9.5 x 11.5 pastel (c) Beth Lowell 2012

Guinness was a great dog much loved by family, friends, neighbors, and me. His passing truly marks the end of an era.We will miss him.

Beth Lowell
beth@bethlowell.com
www.bethlowellfineart.com

A portrait of Jack by Sue Linton

 20 x 25cms image size 

 Framed Pastel

Jack is a young Tenterfield terrier. Although he's young he's already a champion!

Trent commissioned me to do a secret portrait of Jack for his wife's birthday.

 " I love it ! It's just like Jack.'

 Kell

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

 Have me create your own special pet portrait.

Commissions accepted worldwide and mailed to your door.

 Satisfaction guarantee

Sue Linton

 www.suelinton.com.au

 email - sue.linton@bigpondcom

Santa Barbara Kennel Club Commission

(Ad courtesy of Dog News)

   "Dog News" a national dog magazine at http://www.dognews.com/ is a weekly magazine put out for the dog fancy.  It is always a pleasure to see my artwork adorning one of the pages.  Santa Barbara Kennel Club has commissioned me for eight years to do a painting of each group recognized in the Breeder's Showcase and the last painting will be a Best in Breeder's Showcase.  Each year the club has auctioned off the painting at the Breeder's Showcase.  The image of the painting are used for the catalog cover, posters to publicize the event in the Santa Barbara area and items to sell at the show including:  (sweatshirts, tote bags and beautiful greeting cards are available at the Santa Barbara tent)   This year a framed print will be offered to every Best of Breed winner.    As a longtime member of SBKC and a dog show person,  I was excited to take on the task. 

Every  year I have gone to the event with my camera in tow and snap photos during the weekend and of the Breeder's Showcase.  Last year the one thing that excited me most was the beautiful sunsets each evening that came over the arena where the groups and Best In Show are held along with the Breeder's Showcase.   I definitely wanted to capture that in my painting. 

The Breeder's Showcase sponsored by Purina is for the Breeder's.   Each Breeder can enter two dogs that they have bred, shown by anyone and the prize money is great.   Each exhibitor, judge and patron is invited to attend the free dinner, and watch the dogs showing in the event.  It is night

  I have added the two previous paintings for your viewing pleasure.  

Breeder's Showcase The Working Group

Breeder's Showcase  The Herding Group

Breeder's Showcase  The Hound Group

Until next time, please ENJOY THE ART!   Terry d. Chacon

This is "Roo", who "Rooles" the roost! A new Color Dog portrait by Sarah Gayle Carter

"Roo" is a Havanese Princess, with a face to launch a thousand hugs - and doesn't she know it - who could resist! I shipped Roo's portrait to her owners last week. She has now been ensconced on the wall for all to admire. Immortality! You can see more Color Dogs at www.colordogs.com

"Roo"

16x16, Oil on Canvas

Commissioned portrait

Sarah. G. Carter. All rights reserved

Christmas in July ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

Head on over to the studio Facebook page, people!!

 

If you aren't already a fan, start by "liking" the page.

 

Then look at my timeline and find the photo/graphic that, when shared, will get you an entry in a giveaway for one 8" x 10" commissioned portrait valued at $469. (Hint: It looks pretty much identical to the image above)

 

Share said image on your own Facebook timeline.

 

Now you are entered to win!! Easy peasy, huh?

 

This portrait will be created in time for 2012 holiday giving (gifting to yourself is A-OK). Winner is responsible for any applicable shipping costs and taxes.

 

Interested parties must share the aforementioned photo/graphic that is on the studio Facebook page. Shares must be public and from friends/fans of the studio page, and must be shared between now and the end of this month (July 31st). In exchange, the share-er earns one chance at winning the portrait.

 

Let me reiterate that I've got to be able to see the share - so things sent via private messaging or email or newsletter forwarding do not count. Only shares done publically on Facebook from friends or fans of the studio page are eligible. Sharing and then deleting said share will negate entry eligibility.

 

Odds of winning are totally determined by how many shares completed. However, odds of winner receiving an amazing portrait and skyrocketing to the top of recipient's Favorite Person list are pretty darned good.

 

Painting delivery hinges entirely upon winner providing suitable reference photos in a timely manner.

 

Winning entry will be chosen entirely at random in early August.

 

Don't you just love the thrill of a good contest?!

 

Kim, who still wishes she won a carnival goldfish all those years ago

Kimberly Kelly Santini

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

 

Finding the Time

Sitting at the dining room table this morning, I was thinking just how much I'd like to be creating art today. But gee....the dishes still need to be washed, the dogs need walking, I have a few emails to answer, laundry to fold and I need to get dressed. And, oh, I need to go to work.

Since I have not been "discovered" yet as an artist, I still need to work full time to pay the bills. I have a hubby who is well-cared for, 3 furry children that need to be fed, walked and need loads of attention. I still enjoy cooking every night and my house, while not immaculate, is kept reasonably clean. And not to mention all the time spent at the computer. Keeping up with email is a task in itself but now there is a variety of social media calling to us. I have a Linked In profile, a personal facebook page, a business facebook page and belong to several online artist organizations which all vie for my attention. I haven't even attempted the numerous other social media options so I am sorely behind the times and yet, I have no time left.

So when do I find the time to create art? Not often enough!! So my question to all of you artists in the same boat as myself, how do you do it all? I guess until the day becomes more than 24 hours long, I'll keep asking the question. Meanwhile, I'm going to make a concerted effort to do something artistic everyday. Even if it's drawing or painting just one stroke. Sooner or later, I will have art. And art is calling my name!

Behind close Paws by Sheona Hamilton-Grant

This has to be one of the nicest sights.
A puppy being cuddled and cherished. The pup's response: priceless.

Quality prints of my original pencil drawing Behind Closed Paws are available through Fine Art America.
Maybe this wee chap part of your art collection?

More information about printing sizes and ordering directly through Fine Art America.

Discover more of my pencil art world at
www.SheonaHamiltonGrant.com

"Maggie the Boxer"

12x16 Oil

Robin Wellner - All Rights Reserved 

My first post here.  Still trying to figure all this out.  Hoping to get a personal blog started as well. This was one of those paintings that magically came together.  Some just seem to never quite get there and then once in awhile one feels really good - almost effortless.  Hope you like it!

www.petwhimsyportraits.com

CalliNG all Art & DoG LovERS!!

Did you know that there's a new virtual art show that should not be missed?

Make sure to take a moment AnD check out The Guild's latest online exhibition "PUPPIES"  

Select your own special favourite for the People's Choice Award.

It's free and loads of fun...

Now showing here.  

http://www.canineartguild.com/gallery/

Dear Copyright Thieves

Dear Copyright Thieves,

Just because it's on the internet doesn't mean it's free for the taking. So let's just stop pretending the internet is a free-for-all.

Don't play the card that you didn't know - that's insulting. And don't also tell me that you meant to follow up and get permission but never got a chance to. That's insulting too. And by the way, don't you have a copyright protection notice on your own site?

And don't even try and point the finger at a third party who commissioned you to make a copy of my painting - again, an insult - you and I both know the difference between a reference photo and a painting.

And don't tell me that I asked for it because I share my artwork on the internet. I share my paintings and ideas and the stories behind them so as to encourage others to pursue their own passions. I do not share so that those lacking integrity and morals can copy and market the images as their own.

Don't waste your breath and tell me that imitation is a form of flattery. And don't try to flatter me further by saying you meant no harm. I know what you meant to do - you blatantly copied a copyrighted image and presented it as your own in an attempt to line your pockets in some way. And you thought you would get away with it.

So you've already gotten an individualized cease and desist note from my lawyer. 

And now along with that mess, there's a couple other things you should start preparing for:

• Your entire website will be deleted from your host. They don't smile upon infringers.
• The infringing images are all being dumped from your online storefronts. Again, their terms of service agreements state they don't tolerate copyright violations, and a simple Google search showed me all the places where you were marketing your unauthorized copies of my paintings, selling prints of my pirated art, and using my stolen imagery to advertise your own product.
• And the infringing artwork will be removed from that juried exhibition - I called the exhibition space and spoke with the director personally. I imagine you'll be hearing from her too, because that award has been rescinded.
• I went ahead and emailed the professional affiliations listed on your website and alerted them to the fact that you have misrepresented your artwork. You'll most likely be hearing from them, too.
• I also took the liberty of letting the art guilds and spaces you teach at know that your recent workshops were based exclusively on artwork stolen from my website. I sent them all sorts of supplemental information, too, including an overlay of your recent demo paintings which are tracings of work I created years ago.

I suppose these are minor inconveniences, really. Because tomorrow you most likely will just look elsewhere for someone else's work to flagrantly misappropriate.

However, keep in mind that various artists groups and online communities watch each other's backs. The internet has made our world smaller, and it's just a matter of time before you are discovered and exposed. As a matter of fact, that's how I found you - another watchdog sent me a note with a couple of links.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot - just to err on the side of caution, I alerted several groups to your piracy, and shared saved images of your website inside their archives. So who knows - you might be getting personal introductions in the coming days to some other artists you cared enough about to "flatter" !!

Dear, dear copyright infringers, because you don't know how to create - you just know how to copy - you won't ever understand the thrill of pursuing your own ideas. How sad is that? And while you might call yourself artists, you're really just playing make believe.

I'm watching you now. As is a growing army of angry artists you've also taken advantage of.

We've heard the pathetic excuses too many times. We're not buying them anymore.

Proudly signed by an artist who prides herself on working hard and making an honest living,

Kimberly Kelly Santini

ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

Dear Fellow Artists, You have my complete and total permission to share this open letter in any format you choose. Feel free to substitute your name or add any necessary bullet points. Post it and links where ever you deem appropriate. Don't be shy to announce to copyright thieves that you won't take it anymore. United we stand! En Garde!  Kim

New Puppy by Anne Marie Propst

www.artannepropst.com

http://artannemariepropst.blogspot.com

Watercolor on paper (9 x 12 inches)

Happy 4th! This is MelonMutt by Anne Marie Propst

• www.artannepropst.com
• http://artannemariepropst.blogspot.com