Do you want a custom painting?

The holidays are coming! What better gift than original artwork? For a loved one, or for yourself.

If you'd like to see how to order a custom DawgArt painting, click here!

If you'd like to see what I've been working on, click here!

Was that too many exclamation points? I think so. Cleanse yourself of the overuse of exclamation points by seeing the cute dogs and their paintings. (Also cats.)

What are you waiting for?

Seriously though. The waiting list is filling up for the holidays.

Once it's full, you'll be out of luck (actually you'll be able to order a gift certificate, but wouldn't you rather give a painting?) and nobody wants to be out of luck. Be lucky! Have all the luck! Oh no the exclamation points are back. Order today!

It's About That Time

You've probably noticed, I'm much more active on Tumblr, Facebook, and Insta than I am here.  Social media is just easier, ya know?

Also, I was talking with Geary about my creative cycles and we hit on something very interesting about my most productive periods of the year, and in spite of painting on commission during those months, the holidays are my creatively fallow period. So I go a little radio silent during those times.

But here I am!

And to tide you over, I offer here a DawgArt image the likes of which have never been seen before!

Not really. You've seen stuff like this before from me. But look at this roly poly little guy posing with his portrait. Make you want your own, right? Portrait I mean, not dachshund. Or, I dunno, maybe you do want a dachshund. Then you could get it painted!

Anyway, love you guys and I'll check in again soon.

Holiday Sale 2015

Hey there, DawgArt fans and friends! Bet you were wondering when DawgArt would have its annual holiday sale. We could have taken advantage of the craziness of Black Friday, the growing popularity of Small Business Saturday, or the relatively new Cyber Monday. But we figured, why not give you a little longer to shop? Never fear -- the time is here.

Looking for that perfect gift for that special someone? Or even for yourself! This week only, get gift certificates and original studio paintings* in the DawgArt Etsy shop for 20% OFF. Just use this coupon code at checkout:

happyhowlidays15

This sale has been extended, due to popular demand. Order your gift certificate today!

Want to know more?

Gift certificates are a great way to present the joy of custom artwork, a one-of-a-kind and unforgettable gift! Gift certificates can be redeemed by the recipient for a custom pet portrait. The recipient will provide the photos of their pet and complete the process at their convenience. Gift certificates are 8.5 x 11 full-color, with examples of artwork, a customized message for your recipient, and instructions on how to complete the commission. I can even send you the image of the gift certificate through email, so that you can print it for gift giving at the last minute. Going through the commission process with DawgArt is fun and exciting, and makes a unique experience for your loved ones that will be capped off by a beautiful piece of artwork that will be treasured for years to come.

OR

You can get 20% off the price of an original painting currently in the DawgArt studio. These are pieces I've painted for exhibitions, shows, and as parts of series. All original paintings are acrylic on canvas, created entirely with traditional methods by me in the studio. Perfect for the art collector, or fan of a specific breed.

Here are the links you need:

Gift Certificates

and

Studio Paintings

Don't forget to check out with coupon code: happyhowlidays15

*Please note: This sale does not apply to custom artwork to be completed for the holidays. This sale only applies to gift certificates to be redeemed after Christmas, and preexisting paintings from the DawgArt studio. 

My waiting list for Christmas is closed and I am not accepting any new commissions for holiday completion, UNLESS you wish to pay exorbitant rush fees. If you do wish to pay for a rush, feel free to email me.

DawgArt Calendar!

Wondering what calendar to get for 2016?

Great news!

My Dog Spot in Pasadena, California is sponsoring the first DawgArt calendar. It will feature 12 colorful, all-new, DawgArt, pet-portrait paintings! A portion of the proceeds will, of course, go to charity: Yorkie Rescue of America and Southern California Cat Adoption Tails.

The calendars are in preorder. Click here (and scroll down) to order yours today!

In the meantime, if you'd like your own painting (Christmas is coming!), click here for all the info.

DawgArt ABCs - Apricot Akita

See here the next piece in the DawgArt ABC series: Apricot Akita!

You can buy prints here in the Etsy shop, and here at Fine Art America.

DawgArt ABC Book

I've finally started work on the DawgArt ABC book. Every original painting will be available for sale, as well as prints in the Etsy shop here and eventually customizable posters with the entire series.

I'm painting them all on 11x14 inch canvases. Here are the first two paintings in the series!

Aqua Afghan Hound

Apple Green Airedale Terrier

What a fun and silly project. Which breeds would you like to see? Any suggestions?

Fawn the Cow Art Auction Fundraiser for Woodstock Farm Sanctuary

Bidding has started:

Bid Now!

Meet Fawn, the sweetie cow from Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, an animal rescue located in Woodstock, New York.

Fawn captured the heart of people everywhere with her beautiful spirit and inspirational story. You can read it here. Or watch this video.

I created an original painting of Fawn, and DawgArt is having an art auction to help raise money for the direct care of the rescued animals at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Here's the painting:

It's 16x20 inches, acrylic on canvas. It will arrive wired and ready to hang. 

If you don't have a budget for original art, you can buy a print. Proceeds from the sales of prints will go to Woodstock as well. Here's the link to the DawgArt Etsy shop.

80% of the proceeds will be donated to Woodstock Farm Sanctuary.

What are you waiting for? Run over to eBay and bid now!

And please share to spread the word!

Father's Day Flash Sale!

Those of you who have been waiting for the right time to get a DawgArt portrait, here it is! For two days only, custom paintings, preexisting paintings, and gift certificates in the DawgArt Etsy shop are 25% OFF. That's right.

To get your discount, simply use coupon code: DADDIO15 when you check out in the DawgArt Etsy shop.

Here are direct links to your shopping galleries:

Custom paintings and gift certificates

Original preexisting paintings for sale

For those of you who would prefer not to go through Etsy, or want a size not available in the shop, click here for commission guidelines and then message me with questions.

Act now to get your gift certificate in time for Father's Day and happy shopping!

Happy DawgArt Customers

I always love getting snapshots from my clients featuring their pet and their new DawgArt portrait. Here's one that I got this past weekend.

This is Macie and she lives in New York. Check out that smile!

To find out how to order your custom painting, click here!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday!

Black Friday is here! And three days after that, Cyber Monday. And for this whole exciting four-day shopping weekend, you can get DawgArt for a smokin' deal.

Visit the Etsy store and get 25% off ANYTHING with coupon code BLACKFRIDAY14 at checkout. Prints at any size, original paintings available in the shop, gift certificates, or custom colorful pet portraits, all 25% off. 

Visit the Bitdazzle store and BUY 3 GET 1 FREE with coupon code BLACKFRIDAY14 at checkout.

Visit the Fine Art America store and get 10% off ANYTHING with coupon code SPSZUM at checkout. That's any 10% off any canvas, framed, metal, acrylic, or poster prints.

Visit the Cafepress Marketplace and get DawgArt discounted apparel and gifts with coupon code EARLYSAV. (This coupon code is valid for Black Friday only and in the marketplace only. So you'll have to go the roundabout way to get to my items. Just follow the link and scroll down to find the image/breed you're looking for. Because it's the Marketplace and not my dedicated shop, they won't be in nice organized order, but at least you'll be able to see what's there. Cafepress lists this coupon code value at 25%, but I'm not sure of the exact amount.)

Have fun shopping!

New paintings: Harlem and Sadie

Meet the two newest DawgArt portrait subjects, Harlem and Sadie. They live in CA with their mom, Heather. Their feline sister, Rogue, has since crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, but she is much loved and remembered and forever immortalized on canvas. To find prints of these adorable animals, visit the Etsy shop.

Check out the new DawgArt painting video!

Visit the DawgArt YouTube channel to see more videos.  Nineteen new painting vids this month!

Valen from Sniffing Snouts

What the heck, guys?  Why didn't anyone tell me to start posting again?  I blame all of you for this five month lapse. ;)

Anyway, it's time to get back into the swing of things, with 2013 well upon us.  The year of Lost & Found!  I'm so excited to be working on this show.  I've met so many wonderful people and heard so many amazing stories.

Today I'm going to feature Valen, a sweetie pie from Sniffing Snouts in Florida.

Read his story here, then check back to see how his painting was created.

(Remember, these stories can be hard to read in the beginning, but they are injected with love, generosity and kindness from rescue volunteers across the world.  Don't give up before you get to the happy ending!)

Valen's story:


 I'm Valen, my foster mom tossed around a few names before she choose that one because it means "strong,healthy" and she knew it wouldn't take long before I grew into my name.

My journey started when my mom saw my intake picture pop up on the local animal control website.

 It didn't stay up long, they told her my picture made people sad. But she couldn't stop thinking about me. She came to meet me the next day and take some more pictures so more people could find out about me and just maybe someone could help me get out of that cold hard place. I was so weak I could hardly stand, but I really liked her camera, as soon as she turned it on I did my best to pose for her. 

I even gave her some kisses. That's when I heard her tell the nice officer that she HAD to get me out and that she wanted me to come home with HER!

I'm a pretty big guy, mom thinks I'm a boxer/pit mix because I'm all legs and I have such flashy white markings. I weighed 37 lbs. I was weak but I was really happy someone came to see me! When mom got the "Okay" to come pick me up they told her I couldn't be neutered until I gained more weight because they didn't want to lose me. I was SO happy to get to ride in the car! Even though mom had to help me get in. 

My dogmom <woof! see what I did there? Instead of godmom I call her dogmom> Candice made it so I could go to the vet right away, mom was worried my organs might have started to shut down because I had gone for sooo long without food. The vet was really nice and checked me out, said how handsome I was and that he would make sure I was healthy. It turns out I had a blood parasite called a Babesia infection YUCK! I don't know what that is, I just know it meant I had to get MORE shots, I don't really like shots much but they made me feel better!.

Nobody knows where I came from or how I ended up as a stray.  I left the vet a present (I couldn't help it.  It was embarrassing, but I was nervous) there were WHOLE paper towels which made everyone REALLY wonder where I came from and what I was doing swallowing those things.  Was I really THAT hungry out on the street? Or did some mean person make me eat them? I don't remember, all I know is everyone I have met since I got out has been SO nice to me, and that I don't need to eat stuff like that anymore.

One of the best things about being out of that shelter? I got to eat ALL DAY LONG! Mom was always giving me food! She made me special meatballs too! They were REALLY good! I started putting on weight in no time. Mom found out I really like it in the car and we go for rides a lot. It wasn't before I started looking like the handsome guy she always knew I should be. A couple months of good food and love and I bounced back to 55 lbs, I still have a few more to go but mom doesn't want me to get fat.

I have come a long way since mom found me back in December 2011, I've learned these little people called "kids" are pretty awesome (they almost always smell like FOOD!) and cats are pretty cool too! Mom says I'm healthy enough to go live with my forever family but I haven't found them yet. 

I love my foster family but if I get adopted mom can help another dog just like she helped me. If you live in Orlando I would love to meet you! The awesome people at Sniffing Snouts Rescue are the ones that made it possible for me to be saved.

Valen

Wake County Fur Ball 2012

Check it out!  DawgArt will be the last item auction at the Wake County SPCA Fur Ball black-tie fundraiser this year.  The painting featuring Ernest (which I had so much fun creating), will be printed on thousands of invitations and 500 programs.  To see the painting close-up, click here.  Prints of the piece will be available after the auction.

Miracle sketch

Miracle from Illinois Doberman Rescue Plus painting all sketched out!  To find out what it's all about, visit Indiegogo for the Lost & Found project.

New Donation - Ernest

Meet Ernest, an adorable French Bulldog rescued by the Wake County SPCA in North Carolina.  I guess I've started to make a reputation for myself as an artist who gives back, so Wake County SPCA selected me as their featured artist for their annual black tie fundraiser, The Fur Ball.  I created this original work of art, 18x24 inches, acrylic on canvas, based on their photographic reference of handsome Ernest.  Wake County SPCA is an organization doing their part to rescue animals in need.  The image will be used on thousands of invitations and 500 programs, and then the painting itself will be auctioned at the event!

To see Ernest's painting be created, visit YouTube.

New Lost & Found Project!

We didn't get to our fundraising goal the first time we ran Lost & Found on Indiegogo.  But there's another opportunity contribute, share and help the animals!  Share this link with everyone you know: http://igg.me/p/169629 and let's see if we can build an awesome show to benefit animal rescues around the world.

New Commission - Gizmo

Meet Gizmo.  This sweet kitty is the apple of his mother's eye.

If you'd like prints, visit Etsy.

Visit YouTube to see Gizmo's painting in the process!

New Commission - May

Meet May the Labrador.  She lives in Massachusetts with the Mahoney family.

If you'd like prints of her sweet face, visit Etsy!

Fly to YouTube to see the creation process of May's painting.

New Commission - Maverick

Meet Maverick the Mastiff!  He lives with his family and sisters Lexi and Sahara in Alberta, Canada.

Want a print of this sweet fella?  Visit Etsy.

Fly to YouTube to watch Maverick's painting come to life!