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Sweet Pea, (Senior) Basset Hound


"Sweet Pea," 8" square, commissioned basset hound dog portrait, acrylic on board, $229. Inquiries to ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com .

Don't just you adore the swing to her ear?!

If anyone knows of a family who rescues senior dogs and perhaps had a basset many moons ago like this sweet girl, please forward this email to them. I was commissioned to paint Sweet Pea oh-so-many-months-ago, but the email address I have for my client is no longer valid. I'll hold this painting for 2 weeks, and then it goes to the first taker. Do I see any hands?!

Which brings up a great point. Since I'm asking those of you who are waiting for a dog-a-day portrait to stand in line for what seems like an eternity and then some, please please please do your best to keep me up to date with your contact information. I would love snail addresses. Otherwise, should your email change, just let me know.....

Thanks, as always, for looking. And for sharing these paintings with your friends and family. And for helping me find clients gone astray, too. :)
See you tomorrow,
Kim
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  1. DD12:42 PM

    It would be a nice donation to Basset Hound rescue to auction off if you don't have any takers. But you should have takers. The price is great! Congratulations on having your artwork in Sterling Hgts MI City Hall!

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  2. Kimberly Kelly Santini1:19 PM

    D, I donate proceeds from my paintings' sales to shelters and rescues - all Michigan based with the exception of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. I am proud to support animal welfare efforts in this way.

    I do have a home waiting for Sweet Pea, if my original client continues to go missing.

    I am looking forward to the show in Sterling Heights! Thanks so much for peeking at my work! Kim

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