Paintings With Soul

"All Dressed Up," 7" x 12", portrait of an Andalusian filly proudly modeling her show halter, done in Golden Open Acrylics on a Raymar panel, from  March 2011 . I believed this painting to be sold, but circumstances have changed, which means this little filly is now available. You may add "All Dressed Up" to your collection for $379 (if you already own one of my originals, don't forget to factor in your 10% preferred collector discount!). Inquiries may come  to me . SOLD. I got to have lunch at a fav cantina with a new collector today. This doesn't happen often, but I also got to hand her painting over and experience her reaction in person. Priceless. Thanks, Megan, for coming up my way  and giving me a great excuse to skip breakfast!! Welcome again to the Painting a Dog a Day community! Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my paintings with your friends and family, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com JUST ANNOUNCED!!  PAINTING W...

ORDER NOTECARDS & REPRODUCTIONS of ALL DRESSED UP "All Dressed Up (Donica)," 7" x 12", commissioned Andalusian filly portrait. This painting was done in Golden Open acrylics on a Raymar panel and will be headed to her new home shortly (THANK YOU!). I see a couple minor changes I want to make and my client hasn't had the chance to give me any feedback yet, but I have to call it a day - dinner's gotta be cooked and then I'm off to an Art Guild Meeting. And for the record, I only had 1 paczki today. Ok, 1. And a half. But that's it. For now. Enjoy your Fat Tuesday! Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my artwork with your friends and family - Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com My reference photo for Donica's painting A Quiet Week It will be quiet in these parts the next couple days - and not because of a sugar crash after my paczki-fest today. I have several portraits scheduled that are surprise gifts. I don't want to ri...

  "Vixen," 30"x40"x1-1/2", acrylic on panel, $2400 plus s&h when available, but first she is heading out into the world for a bit (ie exhibitions).   Reach out to me   if you are interested in Vixen and I can add you to my First Dibs Collector's Club. First Dibbers receive priority purchasing when it comes to my new work. this piece started out as a demo for my online students and then she took on a life of her own. Sometimes demos go sideways and wonky. It's the nature of having to articulate what one is doing while one is doing. That makes it more difficult (for me at least) to hit the flow state and really let loose, and I believe that it's here in this magical state where the roots of some of my best paintings lay. So I was super excited to see all the promise Vixen still held   after two hours of painting and talking . And the following painting session, when she grew stronger, I created   another lesson video of her,   just to ...

"Pink," 8" square, original painting in acrylic on canvasboard, all dressed up and ready for the prom (aka, the Art Show at the Dog Show).   "Pink" has been honored with Third Place in the Oil & Acrylic Painting division of the Art Show at the Dog Show.   The Art Show at the Dog Sho w is the only juried exhibition focusing solely on canine art, and as you may remember, I was beyond thrilled to have two paintings accepted this year. To have my work hanging in the esteemed company of these international artists and just participate in the exhibition is perk enough. To receive an award is icing on the cake.   I'd like to extend my thanks to the show organizers and the jurors.   Those of you in the Wichita Kansas area are welcome to stop by and view the show in it's entirety - it's open to the public (details on the website ). If you are like me and can't make it there, the winning entries will be posted online in the coming days...