Paintings With Soul

      "Loyal," 8" x 10", portrait of a yellow lab, done in acrylic on museum quality panel, $469 to the first one asking nicely.   This is a rework of a piece I did earlier in the summer (client opted for something smiley-er). I love the goofy expression - this guy is ready for some sort of adventure!   If you want to take "Loyal" into your home  let me know . But I'm not responsible for whatever trouble the two of you get into!!   Fondly, Kim, who is planning on taking her partner in crime on a long walk for some squirrel hunting and general snuffling around the 'hood ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com    

      "Skittles," 6" x 8", commissioned pet portrait of a silver tabby, done in acrylic on museum quality panel, private collection (THANK YOU!!).   Should you like a portrait for yourself, please  let me know . It's my job and I happen to love it.   Fondly, Kim, who is exhausted and all tingley at the idea of getting to lie down in 10 minutes ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com       Share the Dog a Day love and forward this email to a friend  - with my thanks, of course!  

      "Amber," 8" x 10", commissioned pet portrait of a poodle, done in acrylic on museum quality panel, private collection (THANK YOU!!). In process pics of this painting (I started it yesterday, October 2nd) are on  the studio Facebook wall .   I met with Amber's Mom at a local cafe. Over breakfast we reviewed a lifetime of photos she brought along on her iPad, with her emailing them to me directly from my review. Ain't technology grand? (when it works, that is!)   It was my honor to paint such a remarkably beautiful dog for her family. I hope I did justice to her memory.   Fondly, Kim, who's marveling at the bright yellow blanket of leaves today's rain brought down ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com   PS  I'm accepting commissioned portraits for the holidays - let's begin planning your project now, before my calendar is full!  email me     Share the Dog a Day love and for...

Kimberly Kelly Santini TurtledoveDesigns & Painting a Dog a Day 346 N Anderson St Lake Orion, Michigan, USA 48362 In This Issue: AT RIGHT:   It Has Been a Long Time ArtPrize Facebook Holiday Commissions Spa Fine Art Artist Competition AirMail Journaling Wrap Up So What's Coming Up? BELOW: BOS Thumb Exhibition Equine Jubilee Workshops Continued Learning Did You Know?? So You Wanna Buy Some Art What I've Been Reading Staying in Touch Find Me BOS Thumb Exhibition   In September 2013's Thumb Area Art Exhibition, a Michigan juried event in it's 51st year, I was honored with Best of Show for my painting  “Cannonball.”   This was a special milestone in that the artists in this particular show are mentors and highly esteemed colleagues. It was not so long ago that I was taking lessons from them, studying their artwork, and working to get own work to the next level.   The award winn...

      "Gone Fishing," 12" square, done in acrylic on museum quality panel, depicting a dog (chocolate lab perhaps?) in water. In process pics of this painting are on  the studio Facebook wall .   "Gone Fishing" will go home with the first to ask nicely - he's $599, or $539 if you are a collector- inquiries may come  to me .   I'm having so much fun painting dogs and water - but pretty soon it'll be too cold for me to shoot my own references. That said, I'm always open to considering photos any Painting a Dog a Day fans have taken of their own dogs - you can  email them to me directly . Submitting photos does not mean that you are obligated to make any sort of purchase, either - you are just feeding my muse, free of charge!!   Happy Weekend! Kim, who's going to bundle up and cheer on the Dragons at tonite's Homecoming Game after she feeds her face ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com   PS ...

      "Scully," 6" x 18", commissioned pet portrait, done in acrylic on museum quality panel, private collection (THANK YOU!).    There's nothing more difficult than painting a beloved pet who's passed away for a collector who is still in mourning. And there's nothing more joyful than hearing from that same client when they've added a new family member and are ready for a new portrait.   Such is the story of Scully's project. He joined his family in the shadow of  Molly's  memory, but quickly forged his own way. And won everyone's hearts in the meanwhile.   I mean, seriously. Look at that face. It's no surprise, eh?   Fondly, Kim, who's off to cheer a certain football team Scully style, with full abandon and a silly grin on her face ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com   PS  I'm accepting commissioned portraits for the holidays - let's begin planning your project now, ...

      "Dandy," 6" x 12", acrylic on museum quality panel, depicting a lively Yorkshire Terrier, $369. This painting would be a fantastic gift for a Yorkie Mom or a wonderful donation for a fundraiser. I imagine he will find a home quickly, so if you are interested in purchasing, please email me .   I messed up big time when I started Dandy - photos and documentation of one of my most common (and frustrating mistakes) are over on  the studio's Facebook page .   You know, there's gorgeous artwork on the walls of galleries and museums, but don't forget that this is the censored version of artists' production. The next time you look at a finished painting, remember that there were many other pieces that went straight from the easel to the trash.   Fondly, Kim, who's off to empty her trash bin ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com     Share the Dog a Day love and forward this email to a friend ...

      "Sleeping Beauty," a Cherished painting and the latest piece inspired by Mona Lisa, 10" x 20", acrylic on museum quality panel. This piece will be entered in a portrait exhibition and available next month for $799 exquisitely framed - if you are interested in purchasing, please  email me .   I've worked on "Sleeping Beauty" over the last couple days, and there are lots of photos over on  the studio's Facebook page .   The reference photos for this painting were taken a couple years, back, within days of Mona's adoption. This was her first visit to the studio, where, after a cursory inspection of the room, she promptly found the warmest spot - my recently vacated desk chair - and oriented herself toward the sun. In reality Mona was about 2 lbs at the time - in this particular portrait, her head alone measures 5" - there's quite a difference in scale!   Fondly, Kim, who's already a c...