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Sigh, a Re-Run


 

From October of last year, this is "Sigh," 10" x 6-1/2", acrylic on panel, portrait of a Great Dane puppy who was in foster care, available for purchase ($449), proceeeds going to Ohio Great Dane Rescue. Inquiries may come to moi.
 

 

In the States it's a holiday, a day when we remember Martin Luther King Jr. So much progress has been made, yet there's room for much, much more. Many businesses are closed and schools on holiday in his honor.
 

Meanwhile, I've got three kids off school ("A right delayed is a right denied," but watching television is not a right it's a priviledge, and the laundry cannot be delayed any longer, so get your grubby clothes into the laundry room now before you lose some priviledges!!**). An orthodontist appointment and a trip to the library is in order, so the odds are great that there won't be any easel time until later this evening.

 
Which means I'll share one of my favorite unsold Gratitude Paintings (hint, hint!!) and remind you that I'm always looking for rescued and adopted muses to brighten up my day (and portfolio).


Oh yeah, and if you are interested in fostering some pretty incredible dogs, Ohio Great Dane Rescue is looking for a few good homes. I can't think of a better group to get involved with!!

 
Happy Monday,
Kim

 
**Quote by Martin Luther King Jr, repeated and embellished by "Ridiculous Mom" earlier this morning
 
 


Welcome

 
There's a number of new Painting a Dog a Day subscribers, followers and fans, and I wanted to welcome you aboard!!
 

Whether you found me from The Bloggess or the Doodling Unleashed Class or a google search for "Mean Mom", I am delighted and pledge to work hard not to disappoint!!
 

To help you get your bearings:
 
  • Every daily painting is on the project's blog Painting a Dog a Day.
  • My personal favorites and studio specific info, including how to commission a portrait of your own AND my classes and workshops calendar, can be found on the studio websiteTurtledoveDesigns.
  • Originals available for purchase are easily browsedhere.
  • Notecards can be ordered viaFineArtAmerica. If you don't see the image you want, let me know (I'll need the painting's title and date from the blog)
  • Reproductions can be ordered via FineArtAmerica if the original piece has been sold.
  • My publications to date (two more are in the works) can be ordered via Blurb.
  • Everything else fails, email me!

Thanks so much! I look forward to delivering many inspiring paintings and stories to your mailbox.
 
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  1. martinealison12:33 AM

    Une atmosphère reposante avec ce toutou aux beaux plis...
    gros bisous

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  2. Kimberly Kelly Santini11:16 AM

    merci, Martine! :)

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  3. Pet Portraits2:55 AM

    Awesome dog painting. good colors use in painting.I like your work. Thanks..

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  4. Kimberly Kelly Santini9:01 PM

    thank you, Pet Portraits!!
    :) Kim

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