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Watching for Beepa




"Watching for Beepa** (Rory and Phil)," 6" square, Golden Open Acrylics on Ampersand Gessobord, portrait of two Yorkshire Terriers, not yet for sale. Inquiries (including booking your own pet portrait, from miniature size [4" x 4"] to larger than life) may always come to me.


Last week I went to a friend's house and played with her yorkies, Princess Aurora (Rory) and Prince Philip (Phil), along with their three pups. There's nothing like a morning spent with energetic little souls to set the tone for a fabulous day - and for some exciting paintings. Of course my camera was in tow and I've spent the last 5 days reviewing and composing how best to use the photos.


This is my first painting. I promise there will be more.


But meanwhile, I'm going to frame these two up in preparation for the 50th Annual Thumb Area Artists Exhibition opening later this month (at Margot's Gallery - details here). Hopefully they make the cut and get juried in.


Let me know if you are interested in purchasing, and I will share the details once the piece is framed and available. And if you are interested in a puppy - a couple of them are awaiting new homes.


Thanks, as always, for looking at - and sharing - my artwork and musings with your friends and family.
Kim
ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com
www.paintingadogaday.com


**"Beepa" is Rory & Phil's Grandfather, who showed up at lunchtime with a sack of chicken nuggets and sandwiches for half the neighborhood. Unfortunately, Beepa's in the hospital right now, and could use a couple handfuls of prayers, if you are so inclined.
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  1. Diana Moses Botkin9:51 PM

    I love this, Kimberly! Wonderful job on this... the fur esp. looks so inviting. The colors are magical, too.

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  2. martinealison9:53 PM

    Je vous félicite encore pour cette nouvelle peinture qui reflète parfaitement cette race de chien. La lumière sur le corps au poils presque argentés est absolument sublime. Plein de vie règne et c'est tant mieux!
    Amitiés

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  3. Linda Shantz8:54 AM

    I love Yorkies... :-) And great painting. Love the colour and light.

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  4. Unknown2:14 PM

    I can't even imagine painting so may - or having the money to purchase all the materials! Way to go, hope you are getting some good sales on your beautiful work.

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  5. Kimberly Kelly Santini9:50 PM

    THanks, Diana and Linda and Pam. And Martine, I'm so pleased that I can actually translate/understand your francais, just simply cannot respondez-vous properly. To think that my painting is sublime, with a french accent no less, gives me goosebumps!! Merci beaucoup, mademoiselle!!

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