Year of the Dog Blog

Luna

2008-09-13T07:06:00.003-04:00

This painting was done from a photo of my beloved Luna. She has been gone for about a year now. She was the sweetest dog and I miss her every day.

Not A Dog

2008-09-13T07:02:00.003-04:00

I really would like to try painting birds and other small creatures. I was fairly pleased with my first attempt at them and hope to loosen my style a little more.

It's for sale on ebay for 3 days for $80 starting bid. I plan on opening an etsy store and may start to move some paintings over there. 18x24 Oil on Canvas

http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-ENGLISH-GAME-Hen-Chicken-Original-Oil-Painting-ART_W0QQitemZ180288724623QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180288724623&_trkparms=72%3A1163%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

Chocolate Labrador

2008-08-31T11:18:00.003-04:00

8x8 Oil Painting

I love to paint retrievers. So you will see them pretty often.

On ebay for 5 days with a starting bid of $45 (a bargain) and a buy it know for $75

http://cgi.ebay.com/CHOCOLATE-LABRADOR-RETRIEVER-Original-DOG-Painting-ART_W0QQitemZ180283964718QQihZ008QQcategoryZ551QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Viszla

2008-08-30T10:44:00.003-04:00

16x20 Oil on Canvas

A Hungarian Viszla by request for ebay. Starting bid $65 Buy it now at $95

http://cgi.ebay.com/VISZLA-Original-Oil-Modern-portrayal-DOG-Painting-ART_W0QQitemZ180283530203QQihZ008QQcategoryZ551QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Asleep

2008-08-28T18:41:00.002-04:00

I think this painting came out sweet. Trying some warmer colors for the background.

The starting bid is $49 with a buy it now at $85 on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/GERMAN-SHEPHERD-Original-Oil-DOG-Painting-ART_W0QQitemZ180283016906QQihZ008QQcategoryZ551QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

New Paintings

2008-08-23T21:00:00.005-04:00

White Standard Poodle 12x12 Oil on Canvas SOLD

Black Standard Poodle 10x10 Oil on Canvas SOLD

Boxer 11x14 Oil on canvas SOLD

Some new paintings to post.

They can be purchased on ebay for the next few days.

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/aebutton_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ

Update notifications and comments

2008-07-07T22:24:00.004-04:00

I'm surprised that there doesn't seem to be a function where blog readers can request email notifications of blog updates. Am I wrong? If so, let me know. Anyway, I can add up to 10 email addresses on my end to receive notification via email when I post a new blog. If you are interested in being one of these 10, drop me a line.

Also, I changed the preference that requires a blog reader to have a google account to leave comments. Personally, I wouldn't want to sign up for a new account everytime something caught my attention on the web. There are already too many usernames and passwords to manage in life and there is little risk of trolls here.

I look forward to hearing from you.
~Adrianna

The Dog Show at Green Rice Gallery

2008-07-07T21:11:00.000-04:00

I have been busy preparing for The Dog Show at Green Rice Gallery in the NoDa arts district, here in Charlotte, NC. It's exciting and challenging. It's a show of about ten artists, from Charlotte and beyond, exhibiting their pet portraits.

Here are a couple of my paintings that will be on display. I will have nine paintings in the show.

This is a link to an early press release on the NoDa website: The Dog Show

Thanks to Angela Goodman, Carla Garrison, and gallery owner Allison Wolf Hertzler for organizing the show.

Gus the Goldendoodle

2008-04-30T10:12:00.001-04:00

A smaller, pretty piece. Inspired by my puppies playmate, "Gus", the Goldendoodle. He's a real sweetie!

8x8 Oil on canvas.

For sale on ebay.

Portrait of an Italian Greyhound

2008-04-30T10:09:00.000-04:00

I enjoyed the color contrast of the grey with the yellow. One of my favorite small dog breeds.

10x10 Oil on canvas

Sold

Cooper

2008-04-24T13:27:00.001-04:00

A commission just finished of a King Charles.
Oil on Canvas 12x12

Emmy

2008-04-22T07:47:00.001-04:00

This is a painting done from one of my sister's many photos that she sends me. This is Emmy, a bit after she had had a litter of pups. She's a super sweet dog and this was fun to paint.

11"x14" Oil on canvas

Sold

A Poodle Play Date

2008-04-19T12:43:00.000-04:00

This painting is inspired from a poodle play date. The girls had fun!

11x14 Oil on Canvas

Sold

German Shepherd

2008-03-31T14:34:00.000-04:00

Presently at Meow and Fetch

12"x12" Oil on Canvas

Puppy Potential

2008-03-20T20:00:00.001-04:00

16x16
Oil on canvas

I Like the look of the white puppy on the white background.

Sold

Beagle

2008-03-15T12:15:00.000-04:00

This Beagle is for sale on ebay this week. It's 16x20 oil on canvas.

I like the persepective on this painting. And the warm, earthy colors. Perfect for a portrait of a beagle!

Sold

Dogs on the farm

2008-03-15T09:49:00.001-04:00

http://yearofthedogstudio.com/farm%20dogs19.htm

Luna visited my sister's farm in Virginia many times before she passed away. In these photos at my website, Luna and Leo frolic with their cousins, Merry and Sandy.

Pretty Little Thing

2008-03-01T14:30:00.000-05:00

I have a real love of Poodles. Their history, beauty and brains.

10x10 Oil on Canvas.

NFS

Eyes Towards the Sky

2008-03-01T14:27:00.000-05:00

I am pleased how this Weim turned out. It took me a while to get the eye just right with a flash of yellow.

10x10 Oil on Canvas

Sold

A Private Conversation

2008-02-22T04:49:00.000-05:00

11x14

Oil on Canvas

For sale on Ebay

We don't get much snow here in Charlotte, but the dogs love it so!

SOLD

Dachshund

2008-02-22T04:46:00.000-05:00

10x10

Oil painting

For sale on ebay

SOLD

I Only Have Eyes For You

2008-02-20T12:31:00.000-05:00

Sweet memories are all we have. Sometimes they are enough.

NFS

Seriously

2008-02-08T16:35:00.000-05:00

I am going to be represented in Charlotte, NC by Meow and Fetch. I am very excited about this new venture. There will be 8 paintings for sale starting at this boutique. This is one of my favorites. Love that smug Pug expression.

CURRENTLY FOR SALE AT MEOW AND FETCH

2008-02-08T16:29:00.000-05:00

I am really pleased with the way this one turned out. Labs are hands down my favorite dog to paint. I imagine living with them for most of my adult life has something to do with it :) This painting is on ebay.

SOLD

Wind In My Ears

2008-01-30T20:19:00.001-05:00

Inspired by my friend's Basset. All ears and one of my favorite breeds to paint.

SOLD