Paintings With Soul

"Pinscher Butt," 8" x 8", Golden acrylics on an Ampersand Gessobord. This newest painting is a back side portrait of a little puppy, either a Doberman or a Miniature Pinscher, I'm not certain entirely. The painting is available for $399, which includes s&h inside the US - and returning collectors get 10% off. Inquiries may come  to me . Please and thank you! I had a hankering for puppy butt, but my archives weren't delivering anything terribly exciting. So I went to Morgue File , an online copyright free photo library, to see what options I could dig up (pun intended!). And I found little Chewy! And a couple others that I'll take on shortly as well. (Keep in mind that when you use a resource like Morgue File, there is a possibility that other creatives may choose to work from the same reference material.) You can see a handful of  i n process images here . Yes, the still life materials are packed away for a little bi...

"Lexi," 9" x 12", commissioned portrait of a Doberman, acrylics on museum quality panel, private collection. Inquiries may come to me, though, as I can work this sort of magic with YOUR dog. Lexi has hiked many a trail in Big Sur and played in the Pacific waves, and despite recently losing a leg to cancer, she embraces life and the outdoors with the same energy and delight. It was important to include that in her portrait, along with a hint of Mother Nature. I'm waiting on pins and needles to see if Lexi's Mom approves of this one. I don't want to curse myself, but I think it might be one of my best portraits to date. None of that matters, though, if Lexi's family doesn't agree. Off to my presentation this evening at the Romeo Guild of Art - I'll be talking about using social media as a marketing tool. And tomorrow I have something extra special planned - I can't wait! Thanks for following alo...

"Oscar, Miniature Pinscher," 8" x 8", commissioned pet portrait, depicting a Miniature Pinscher, done in acrylic on canvasboard, private collection (THANK YOU!). Inquiries may always come to me . Oscar is part of the final batch of holiday portraits. Since October 1st I've created 52 commissioned paintings. I didn't think that was possible, and had to double check my math, but it was correct. (There's another 12-15 pieces I painted in addition to the 52 that were not commissions.) I have been doing at least 2 pieces every day since the fall, and they add up pretty darn quickly this way. It's no wonder I'm looking forward to packing things up for a week or two over winter break! But meanwhile I'm going to clean myself up, and Rick and I are heading over to friends' house for dinner. It's their annual artists gathering, where there is always great food and much laughter. I wish you a weekend packed with pretty much the same! Thanks...

"A Stiff Wind ," 4" x 8," dog portrait in acrylic on canvasboard, $249. Proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to my local shelter, the Oakland Pet Adoption Center. Inquiries may come to me . I would love to slip this painting in a deep frame and delight at the illusion of the little dog straining on tip-toe, trying to peek out at the viewer! Thank you to Paige at The Equinest for a great article on my art. If you have the time, browse through her interviews with other artists - they are wonderful! I finished the Brittany painting today too, and added the image and some notes to yesterday's posting . You can view the in process and final versions here . Thanks so much for sharing my art with your friends and family. See you tomorrow, Kim ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com

"Feast," 8x16, miniature pinscher dog painting in acrylic on canvasboard, $160. All inquiries to ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com This image seemed especially suited for the end of our Thanksgiving week..... Thanks, as always, for looking! Kim Kimberly Kelly Santini www.turtledovedesigns.com distinctive pet portraits & 4-legged paintings