Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Just trying out a few colors...
I think the dog is having about as much fun as I am!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Me and my shadow
Thanks goes to Devin McKnight of Canine Rehab Aptos for use of his photograph, which inspired this painting! Bazza is a handsome dog that loves to play on the beach!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
I got it!
My art proposal for the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine was accepted!!! I will soon begin creating five 2 ft. by 4 ft. panels that will eventually hang in the west lobby of the school. It is a project of epic proportions...the largest that I have attempted, plus, I'm trying out a different technique for the background. Below is a prototype of what one of the panels will look like. I will post pictures of the project as it progresses.
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
D.O.G. Project
Mark your calendars! D.O.G. project (my first solo exhibit!) will be on display at Arts Place in Portland, IN. The show begins with a reception on Thursday, September 9th, and runs through November 1st.
Monday, July 12, 2010
SVM proposal
Excited that my art proposal is being considered for hanging at Purdue's School of Veterinary Medicine!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Plugging away at my Art-o-mat project
I have been working on my blocks for the folks at Art-o-mat. Never imagined 50 little blocks would be so much work...but it's awfully fun, too!
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The stage is set...
Priming all of my little blank Art-o-mat blocks! More pictures to come as this project moves forward ;-)
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Cooper's snooze
After much trial and error, I have found the airbrush to be my tool of choice for my plate project! I love the way the enamel looks...nice and smooth. I'm sure Cooper doesn't mind that I used pink for his first plate ;-) Definitely more to come, to be sold in my Etsy shop!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Kerplunk!
My prototype for Art-o-mat has been approved! Soon I will be producing these mini versions of my captivating canines, which will be headed to an Art-o-mat near you ;-)
"What is an Art-o-mat?" you say: Art-o-mat machines are old cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art (one heck of a recycling project if you ask me...happy earth day!) These machines are in various locations across the US. Over 300 artists from 10 different countries create work for the Art-o-mat project.
"What is an Art-o-mat?" you say: Art-o-mat machines are old cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art (one heck of a recycling project if you ask me...happy earth day!) These machines are in various locations across the US. Over 300 artists from 10 different countries create work for the Art-o-mat project.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
That'll do
This piece is being sent this week to The Galaxie in Chicago for their 4th annual Square Foot exhibit. The show opens May 15th.
Labels:
acrylic,
art,
border collie,
Chicago,
dog,
painting,
pet,
The Galaxie
Monday, March 29, 2010
Art on the go
I have a special treat for all my fans! I have created a few images for you to download for your desktop, iPhone, or Blackberry. Visit http://essentialdog.4shared.com/ where you can download the jpeg files for free. Just a small token to say thank you for your support!
Labels:
art,
background,
Blackberry,
desktop,
dog,
free,
image,
iPhone
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The Boys
Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Everyday Princess
The Canine Art Guild is hosting the Dog Gonn-it! online exhibit in honor of the guild's 5th anniversary. All submissions are 5 in x 5 in, and have a 5 in the price. The show will be exhibited online in April. This is my submission:
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Waiting
There's nothing like a dog waiting patiently for you to come home. (Or, waiting to bark at the mailman ;-) It's amazing how some dogs are so in tune with their owners, that they sense their owner's arrival, even when not on a set schedule. Brings to mind the book "Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home" by Rupert Sheldrake. An interesting read on animal perceptiveness.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Oh, the weather outside is frightful...
...and painting is so delightful. So since I've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow let it snow!
Labels:
acrylic,
art,
beagle,
border collie,
canine,
canvas,
contemporary,
dog,
golden retriever,
painting,
pet,
pit bull,
portrait,
sheltie,
small
Monday, February 1, 2010
Barking for Buckeyes
The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association has accepted "Lean on me", "Sweet Dreams", "Tasty Treat", and "Give a dog a bone" for their 2010 Wings, Tails and Scales art exhibit! Artwork will be on display February 25-28 at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH during the Midwest Veterinary Conference.
Labels:
art,
Columbus,
conference,
dog,
midwest,
Ohio,
OVMA,
painting,
pet,
scales,
tails,
veterinary,
wings
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Going to visit Dorothy and Toto in Kansas...
Just received word that my works "Border Patrol" and "Happy Lab" have been accepted for the 24th annual Art Show at the Dog Show in Kansas City! This show is held in conjunction with the Sunflower Cluster AKC All-breed dog shows put on by the Wichita Kennel Club. Artwork will be on display at the Kansas Coliseum March 1st through April 11th.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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