Purple Pup Design

2010-09-30T21:36:00.002-07:00

The following is digital artwork I have painted using 'virtual' brushes and canvas. With this medium, I can mimic the look of the traditional mediums, from oils and acrylics to pastels or colored pencil.....

This is a 24"x12" piece specifically created for a local charity event fundraiser (Desert Dachshund Rescue)- the Dachshund races at Oktoberfest. Great people!

This print is also available for purchase;

8"x16", $85.00

12"x24", $150.00

These prices are for Giclee prints on William Turner 100% textured cotton.

Includes shipping within continental U.S.

This painting was done for a dear friend, titled, "A Good Morning"

This print is also available for purchase;

12"x16", $125.00

20"x24", $200.00

These prices are for Giclee prints on William Turner 100% textured cotton.

Includes shipping within continental U.S.

Here is "Artemis and Hounds".... The photo of the person I used as a model is shown below...

Here is "Taz" with the softer look of 'oils'....

"Kermit", done with some pastel added in.....

"Sadie and Sully" two wonderful Bichons who have gone to the bridge...

"A Kiss", model photo below....

"Waiting", Roo and Kermit, 'oils'

"Zasha", a dearly loved girl who has gone to the bridge.

Done in mix of black and white 'oils'

German Shepherd, ink on white Tshirt

2010-03-04T21:44:00.000-07:00

Didn't remember to photograph alot while creating this one, but I got a couple taken before I finished it ....

Diva, ink on White Tshirt

2010-03-04T21:33:00.000-07:00

Here is Diva, a sweet little Bichon who likes to live up to her name, according to her mom.lol Her mom also loves purple.....

Tibetan Terrier Puppy, Ink on White Short Sleeved Tshirt

2010-02-18T19:49:00.000-07:00

This is Marlo. I was so taken with this photo of her, I just had to make something! This will show the step-by-step process for a piece done in ink.
First, I lay in some basic shape for reference...

Next, I start putting in some shading for the dark areas. Black is never really 'black' all over, there are highlights and shadows as with any other color. For Marlo, I chose to use blues mixed in with the black.....

More shading, with darker blues....

As I work, I need to be careful to make sure the areas that are supposed to be white hairs are left white....

I am now finishing up the black areas, and the base color of the eyes are done.......

Now, let's work on the nose. This will need several layers of different colors to get the look I want...

Nose done, and I have used a pale blue to give shape to the white fur in the face and feet. Now I use fabric paint to accentuate the highlights in the eyes. I also put a little bronze paint to highlight the irises...

There has been a little brown added into the areas where the black meets white, around the nose hairs, and a bit in the paws and face to add some depth.....

Okay, all done!

Flower and Butterfly Jeans, new pics

2010-02-14T19:46:00.000-07:00

I just received these photos today from Barbara, the lady I made the flower and butterfly jeans for- the butterflies were for her, the flowers for her daughter. It's great to see them on the people who order them- thank you, Barbara! :-)

Children's jeans, Sammie

2010-02-08T20:22:00.000-07:00

These were done for a young girl for Christmas- her mother said she is wearing them almost constantly. So glad she loves them!

Tshirt, Apache

2010-02-08T20:00:00.000-07:00

This is a little terrier mix named Apache, done with fabric paint last year. She is just too cute!

White Short Sleeved Tshirt, Kermit

2010-02-06T23:12:00.000-07:00

My little Maltese mix, Kermit, is done here in blue fabric ink, eye highlights in white fabric paint....

Dyed Long Sleeved Tshirt, Roo

2010-02-06T23:04:00.000-07:00

My other GSP in a black and white rendering in ink, with fabric paint on the eyes. Dye colors on shirt are yellow and deep reddish orange....

Dyed Long Sleeve T, Dante

2010-02-06T23:00:00.001-07:00

I have recently started working with fabric inks. Although they are not as opaque as fabric paints, I am finding them wonderful to use on clothing. Unlike the paints, which only bond to the surface of fabric, inks penetrate thoroughly and leave absolutely no feel on the fabric after the first wash. They do not bleed, and have proven to be very wash-fast. Love it!

I now offer 'black and white' artwork, pictured below. I first render the photograph into a completely black and white version, then use that to work from. Although it does not work well for white dogs, it is great for dogs with any color. This is a long sleeved, dyed Tshirt with my male German Shorthaired Pointer, Dante. You can see part of the black and white rendered photo to the left. Dye colors for shirt are purple and blue.....

I used fabric paint on the eye, to add some 'sparkle'.

Flower Jeans

2010-02-06T22:33:00.001-07:00

Another non-dog request, which was fun to make!

She wanted some 'bling', so I added rhinestones and a bit of glitter to the flowers....

Although you only see the front of the jeans here, the design carries over around the back of the legs...

Long Sleeved Tshirt, Julio

2010-02-06T22:26:00.002-07:00

This is a shirt I did of someone's first Tibetan Terrier last year, she provided the shirt- love those flowing coats!......

A painting on gesso board

2010-02-06T22:18:00.000-07:00

Occassionally, I enjoy changing things up a bit and working on other materials besides textiles. It affords me the chance to stretch the 'creative muscles', and improve technical skills. It is fun, and keeps things interesting. Art should never be boring! Below is a portrait of two English Staffordshire Terriers I did during the holidays with the 'work in progress' photos, as well, titled, "Holding Hands". Yes, they were really posed that way in the photograph- too cute! :-)

Pair of hand-painted jeans

2010-02-06T22:01:00.003-07:00

Here is a pair of jeans I did for a friend. I know, not dogs, but I was happy to do butterflys for her. :-)

Butterflys wrap around the back of the left leg, as well.