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"Many Faces," 18" x 22', original acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas, collection of the American Kennel Club and design of the 2007 AKC/Eukanaba National Championship Dog Show Poster. A limited number of signed posters remains available through the AKC gift shop (http://www.akc.org/) and Margot's Gallery (Oxford, MI, 248-628-5398).

Would you like to submit photos of your dog to be included in the Painting a Dog a Day project? Would you like the subsequent painting to be part of a collage, similar to the one that received first place in the 2007 AKC/Eukanaba National Championship Dog Show Poster contest ?

I am working on my design for the 2008 poster competition, and need the following breeds:
Rottweilers
Shetland Sheepdogs
Papillons
French Bulldogs

If you are interested in submitting your dog for considerataion, please send me digital images of photos you have taken (very important point). Photos must be taken in natural light (no flash photography), with the dog taking up at least 1/3 of the photograph. You are under no obligation whatsoever to purchase ensuing artworks, and I will acknowledge receipt of all materials. Materials can be sent to ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com or to 346 N Anderson, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48362.

If you are already scheduled for a portrait of any of the above breeds, forgive me for not being able to keep it all straight. Please send a quick note and I'll peek at your files, and see what can't be put together in the coming weeks.

Thanks so much in advance!!
Kim


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