It’s that time of year again! The Fall Studio Sale! This is a great opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping! I have listed dog and horse originals and reproductions for super great prices. I have even included 2 new releases. Check them out here..
Epona Studio Fall Sale
©Copyright 2009 by Deborah O’Sullivan. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.
This past weekend my husband and I joined friends at the Canadian Agility Nationals in Ottawa. It was a big event, with some 600 dogs competing. What a treat to have this in Ottawa, just a short 45 minute drive away from Sheltie Hollow. It was held at the National Capitol Equestrian Park where we have attended some big horse shows, seen the famous Show Jumping duos, and where, in the past, we were often a Vendor. Standing in what is usually the large Jumping Ring, I glanced up at the steep hill the riders and horses navigate in the major shows, and I was awed at the skill and bravery they have, to face such an obstacle.
This past weekend the large ring was filled with smaller rings where dogs were doing various courses and classes, and the dogs were no less courageous facing those courses than the horses are in facing the huge jumps they deal with.
My friend and I declared a “Girly Day”, left our husbands comfortably in a shady spot where they could see everything and have easy access to the food concessions, and off we went to explore. We were lucky enough to have passes that allowed us to carefully and respectfully wander in among the dogs who were waiting to compete or resting after their runs, and to stand at ringside to take photos of dogs taking the jumps at break-neck speed and zipping through tunnels. What amazing athletes they are!
Every dog I saw was focused and eager when it was their turn to run the course, and before and after, they lounged in shaded tents with their people, obviously relaxed and having fun. It was enormously exciting to see breeds that I haven’t seen before (except in photographs) like the Lakeland Terrier, the Shiba Inu, and the Kelpie, as well as the Italian Greyhound, a breed that I haven’t seen for years. It was great too, to see mixed breeds competing, and dogs of all shapes and sizes. 600 dogs – I was in Heaven!
While I haven’t had time yet to do a painting/drawing from the photos I took on the weekend, I have included an image of my Graphite Drawing “NEXT!” There are always lots of Border Collies and Shelties at these events, barking, running, and having a wonderful time.
It was great hanging out with a best friend, doing a bit of Doggy Shopping at the vendor tents, and when the four of us were thoroughly tired, retiring to a cool coffee shop to quietly visit and talk over the day.
You’ll notice that I haven’t mentioned our dogs. They enjoy the jumps and tunnel in the garden, and two of them are perfectly capable of doing Agilty at some level, but I am the liability there. I could never remember the course route, (don’t even ask about when I tried my hand (feet) at dancing!) and I could never keep up with a Sheltie. The cat is laughing hysterically at the thought!
www.heather-anderson-animals-in-art.com
©Copyright 2009 by Heather Andserson. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.
Mixed Breed, Rescue
Chihuahua
Shih Tzu
As we head into the ‘Dog Days of Summer’ I will be at my Open Studio on Friday at Second April Art Galerie painting dogs!
August’s First Friday in Canton theme will be The Hound Dog Days of Summer …. what better way for me to show my animal art than with colorful dog paintings?
I am posting some dog commissions I’ve done for you to enjoy in the meantime. After my Open Studio I will share with you the latest canine additions. I have recruited a top model for this Friday’s Open Studio that is a cute black and white, blue eyed dog named Jenny Craig. She doesn’t even need to go on a diet! In fact by the look of her perky eyes and bright expression my guess is she finds lots of ways to fit exercise into her day!
To see more animal art stop by on Friday at White Horse Studio at Second April or go to my web site at http://www.suesteiner.com/.
Sue Steiner, Animal and Equine artist
White Horse Studios
324 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, Ohio 44702
http://www.suesteiner.com
http;//www.secondapril.org
pet portraits, horses in art, studio or online sales, commissions
©Copyright 2009 by Sue Steiner. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.
This was one of those impossible angles, but the puppy looked so cute, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to paint him as he slept. Basset Hounds have a wonderfully distinct personality, and this innocent, velvety cuddlebug grew up to steal a roast – a whole roast!
I like the way the colours in this one bounce off each other, a hint of the bright little personality snoozing so comfortably in his bed. “Speckles” is a 4 x 6 inch watercolour sketch and is available.
Heather Anderson
©Copyright 2009 by Heather Andserson. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.
This is my latest commission, Boots and Becky, a cute pair who really didn’t like each other very much. I managed to get some nice pictures of them and used Photoshop to composite them into a decent composition. the painting is an 11 x 14 inch Oil.
It has been a while since I have done a dog commission but I must say, I have missed doing them. This pair was very photogenic so it is possible that they may show up in my future work.
©Copyright 2009 by Patricia Getha. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.
I’ve had some surprising comments on these paintings, and I need to share that I did a marathon of painting to get them done before the 14th deadline for the Art Show at the Dog Show. Now I share them with you as they had been developed, and at leisure, so these were all finished by last weekend. I talk about them in the present tense, because I wrote the draft messages while I painted them.
Now that that’s explained…I’m still working in the cool box as I paint the pheasant. One way I can convey action in a flat, two-dimensional surface is to lose the edges of anything that is moving–such as the wings of the bird. He doesn’t look “stuck on” when we lose edges, but rather blends in well to the rest of the canvas. Why do we feel we need to outline every edge of whatever it is we paint? To do so means we’re relying too heavily on source material–generally photographs–and the action captured without the illusion of movement creates a static, flat image. So I spend a lot of time deciding which edges need to be lost to create that feeling of life and movement in my subjects.
I still have a ton of work to do on the background, but the initial values are in place now. And of course you can see the position of the dog, now, too.
The value plan for this one is called a “keyhole” because of the circular pattern with the lights in a generally round shape near the middle of the canvas. As far as which one of the six value plans, it’s destined to be a small light, large dark in midtones.
And on other news, an American icon of painting passed away yesterday–Andrew Wyeth–died in his sleep at 91 after a long life of art and expression. His father, Newell Convers Wyeth created some incredibly beautiful works in value and design that made him the pillar of American Illustration of the first half of the last century. Andrew was most well known for his delicate portrait of “Christina’a World“–the young girl in the field looking away from us toward a farm house.
I hope that all my friends in the southernmost area of the country (Louisiana, Florida and South Carolina) will take note of the Florida workshop, where you will live and work for five incredible days on the grounds of the Carriage Museum while we paint the distinct times of day. The wonderful person organizing this workshop will be going on a trip in April, and hopes to have all the slots filled before she goes. If you’re on the fence about this one, email me so we can chat about it. I’d hate for you to miss this opportunity!
Workshop Information can be found here.
You can see my entire blog here.
Color System information can be found HERE.
If you need to email me directly, please click here.
©Copyright 2009 by Elin Pendleton. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit her website.
The rain came and stayed and really dampened any urge I may have had to peek outside.
Instead, like a turtle, I have stayed curled up in my studio and spent some quality time with Anton.
Here for you viewing are a few more steps into our new relationship.
I am using Hahnemuehler Nostalgie paper and my clutch pencil filled with 2B and 3B Staedler.
The three steps above show how I am working out the lay of the hair on the side of his nose as well as trying to achieve depth. I have still a detail layer to add to his nose. I will do this after establishing the rest of his face and eye.
Cheerio for now, I’m back up to the studio for another session with my new gorgeous friend…
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Sheona Hamilton Grant’s website.
©Copyright 2008 by Heather Anderson. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Heather Anderson’s website.
‘Over the Fence’, 9 x 12 oil painting
You can see these paintings, along with more of my art during Canton’s First Friday. My art studio is at 318 Cleveland Ave. Suite #222, above Second April Art Gallerie.
Thanks for stopping by!
©Copyright 2008 by Sue Steiner. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Sue Steiner’s website.
The fifth Canine Art Guild online exhibition is now live…!
“Helping Paws 2008“ is now online!
A wide and varied display of dog art can be viewed (and the best: all is for sale! Definately worth a visit!). Each and every artist entered has pledge to donate proceeds of their sales to a shelter or charity of their choice. Well worth a visit.
Here is one of my three entries “Close to Home”
“Close to home”
Mixed media (graphite/charcoal) on paper, 20×20 cm
200 Euros (20% donated to DCGR)
This is the best place for any dog: out in the open, on a long lead, beside its loved ones (not only one pair of legs but two!) discovering new sights and sounds.
This black lab is well surrounded and at peace with its life.
Through my art I would like to heighten the awareness of how these gorgeous, quiet and loyal canines are in dire need of a warm safe bed of a good home.
The Dumfriesshire & Cumbria is a Scottish charity focused on re-homing retired or abandoned Greyhounds. As a charity they not only use what they raise for kennel fees, vet fees, fostering expenses and advertising but also try to raise public awareness of the plight of dogs at the end of their racing/coursing careers. To date 500 ex racers and coursers have found new homes.
Have a great Sunday!
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Sheona Hamilton Grant’s website.
©Copyright 2008 by Heather Anderson. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Heather Anderson’s website.
One week later and, at last, Robert is looking more like an alert greyhound.
I will put him out of sight for a few days and polish him later on next week.
This is my first portrait for the CAG’s next online show : Helping Paws 2008 Exhibition.
The idea behind the show is to have each artist pledge a percentage of their sales in support of an animal welfare effort.
I would like to help and support the Dumfriesshire and Cumbria Greyhound Rescue
I have fallen for these gorgeous, gentle and loyal canines and have chosen to donate 20% from my sale of this piece to this specific Greyhound Rescue. Dumfriesshire and Cumbria Rescue is the only greyhound re-homing in the Dumfries & Galloway and Cumbria region. They are a young dynamic charity and have found homes for over 450 greyhounds in 6 years.
I am planning on having three ready for the show.
“Helping Paws 2008″ goes on line on October the 1st 2008 for 4 months.
Tomorrow’s Monday: first day of school. After waltzing around in circles this last week trying to get all sorts done and organised. I have a (nice) feeling it will be a relatively quiet day allowing for the second “rescue”entry to get well underway.
Have a great Sunday.
©Copyright 2008 by Sheona Hamilton Grant. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Sheona Hamilton Grant’s website.
So how does a commission happen? The usual procedure is that I’m approached by someone who has seen my work online, and they have a desire to have a painting done in my “style”, yet with their animals in the composition.
This two-dog commission came to me that way, after handing my postcard-business card out along the way. The pile of photos to the left are the requested imagery I need to create a composite image of what the client wants. I seldom have a “perfect” image from which to work, and one of my strengths is design–the ability to create a good composition from a multitude of source material. It is a worthy skill to acquire, and skill it is…. anyone can get it with enough practice!
The initial sketch on the canvas is below. I’ve placed the two dogs with the characteristic pose that the client wants, and I’ve quickly drawn in with a brush the placement. I did do a small thumbnail sketch to define the negative space around the dogs–again, designing the composition. The client hasn’t seen this yet. This stage would only confuse, with no value contrast to help the non-artist “see” the direction I’m going.
The shadow in the image on the top is my easel. More tomorrow!
On another note, one of my two panels is in place on the Mural Mosaic of the Horse, in process. I had panels 216 and 136, but although they have both, only one is viewable in the assemblage.
The official unveiling of the completed mural will be on September 3. You can see the almost finished mural–a combination of over 300 equine artists’ collaboration at this link:
http://www.muralmosaic.com/Cadeau.html
And my entire blog here.
If you need to email me directly, please click here.
©Copyright 2008 by Elin Pendleton. See original post here.
To learn more about this artist, visit Elin Pendleton’s website.
