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Loki's Bunny


"Loki's Bunny," 8" square, commissioned dog portrait of a Boxer, acrylic on canvasboard, private collection (THANK YOU!). Inquiries may always come to me, including requests about getting your own special Dog-a-Day painting.
 
A good portrait is more than a mere physical likeness. I have the choice assignment of painting a family of Boxer's in the coming weeks, and my goal is for you to KNOW these dogs through their portraits when I'm done. Not just to recognize them, but to be able to visualize them romping through the yard.
 
I've gotten a nice start here with Loki, and am very excited to keep the ball rolling.
 
If you've been following my articles on Art Career Expert, you might want to know that Part II of "I Want to Be an Artist" is published. My next article will be about competitively pricing your artwork. There's information on how to subscribe to the Art Career Expert newsletters on the site.
 
Thanks as always for following along with my paintings. You are always welcome to forward them to your friends - I appreciate the endorsement!
See you tomorrow,
Kim
 
PS Thank you to my returning client who snapped up yesterday's Golden Retriever Study. He'll be joining a wonderful collection of artwork in California. Did you know that if you already own one of my paintings, you automatically get 10% off future purchases? Feel free to break in that discount at my etsy store.
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  1. Terry Stanley, The Art Lady10:00 PM

    A boxer without a squeaky toy is asleep. Incredible work as always Kim!

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  2. Kimberly Kelly Santini9:55 PM

    Terry, you are so perceptive!! :) thanks for the kind words. hope your dailies are continuing to go well too!

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