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Little Masked Man, Australian Shepherd Pup

"Little Masked Man (Aussie Pup)," 4" x 6", Australian Shepherd puppy portrait, acrylic on canvasboard, $199. Proceeds from the sale of this painting will support my shelter, the Oakland Pet Adoption Center, who by the way, just announced they will hit their goal of being a no kill shelter by 2010!!!
 
Inquiries may come to me.
 
Those curious to hear how the Oakland Pet Adoption Center tackled the problem of homeless pets in our community may read more about it here.
 
The inspiration for this painting came from photos submitted by a Dog-a-Day reader who does fostering and rescue work. Last fall she sent multiple pics of this litter, and I fell in love. I've got another painting in process on the easel - red and blue merled pups.
 
I know I've fallen a little behind on my email and client correspondence, but was smacked silly today when I sat down to prep contact sheets and realized I had no photos from any of the four clients booked for this week. I went ahead to the next week and saw the same thing, along with the following 3 weeks.
 
Ok, I have a couple photos on hand for the next month's worth of portraits, but overwhelmingly I do not have the references I need to paint from. Shame on me. How on earth am I supposed to stay on schedule if I can't arrange for the materials to be around when I need them? yikes.
 
So, if you are waiting for me to send you a reminder that I need photos, these reminders have not been going out in a timely manner, and I apologize. You may always send your materials to me at any time - I so appreciate those of you who have done so at the time you booked your portrait or shortly thereafter. Digital photos may come to ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com and traditional printed photos can come to the studio at 346 N Anderson, Lake Orion, MI 48362.
 
I'll get through the paperwork this week hopefully, and stay on track better afterwards.
 
Thanks, as always, for sharing my artwork.
And for putting up with my slacker attitude!
See you tomorrow,
Kim
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  1. Linda Shantz10:06 PM

    How did I miss these little Aussies???? Soooo cute!! What a sweetie!

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  2. Kimberly Kelly Santini10:22 PM

    probably because I forgot to tweet about them..... ;) thanks, tho!

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