S. M. Violano- The Animal Studies

Dreaming of a sponsor! Violano Old Dog Haven

2009-06-27T07:46:00.000-07:00

"Dreaming of Sponsors"
SM Violano
5" x 7"
Oil on Ampersand Archival Board

About The Model For This Painting:
Wylie was neglected and then abandoned in a shelter in his old age.

Because of the neglect he is nearly blind and was severely matted with skin sores.

He was bailed out by http://OldDogHaven.org
and needs a sponsor or two to help him live out his remaining years in comfort.

20% of this sale will be donated to Old Dog Haven

Will YOU consider sponsoring a final refuge dog like Wiley?

CLICK HERE TO SEE A LIST OF FINAL REFUGE DOGS

Painting is wet- fresh off the easel and will need several days to dry enough to safely ship.
Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:

Up Up and Away- The second of the Balloon Paintings

2009-06-24T17:17:00.000-07:00

Up Up and Away II
5" x 7"
SM Violano

About This Painting:

This painting reminds me of my youth when balloons floated over large meadows on lazy Sunday afternoons near my home.

20% of the purchase price of this painting will benefit Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center.

Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:

Up Up and Away- Balloons for Wolves

2009-06-17T11:28:00.000-07:00

"Up Up and Away I"
SM Violano
5" x 7" Oil on Board

About This Painting:
This is a scene I remember from my childhood when balloons floated through the sky on a relaxed Sunday Afternoon. A second balloon painting will be released later this week. Image is not as sharp as I had hoped. Please email if you wish to see another image.

20% to benefit Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary.

Media: Oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:

Original Oil Labrador Charlie SM Violano

2009-06-14T16:10:00.000-07:00

Original Oil Labrador Charlie SM Violano

"Please Give Me a Chance"
SM Violano
6" x 6"
Oil on stretched linen
Sides painted so a frame is not necessary

About the model:

Charlie is a 10-year-old yellow lab who found himself
in a shelter when his family got a new puppy. His previous
owners refused to build a fence and Charlie would wander
off to find company.

He loves exercise and playing ball. You can take food
or toys out of his mouth and he sits and waits patiently
for you to give them back. He is a great dog who
is good with cats and kids.

He just wants to be with people and will be a great family companion.
Charlie is getting depressed at the shelter and hopes to find a loving home soon!

CHARLIE IS AT OLD DOG HAVEN!!

http://OldDogHaven.org

Please consider adopting him!

About This Painting:
Charlies painting is still wet- fresh off the easel and will need time to dry before shipping.

20% of the sale of this painting will be donated Old Dog Haven
http://OldDogHaven.org

Media: oil on stretched linen
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:

SOLD

Happy Pup! Violano Elephant Seal Baby Painting

2009-06-04T15:55:00.000-07:00

"Happy Pup"
SM VIOLANO

Oil on board

8"x 10"

About This Painting:
In my life I have been blessed to know many special animal loving people. One of which, Naturalist Patti Nisbet, allowed me to use her reference library.

This painting is of a baby Elephant Seal pup!

20% of sale price will be donated to TBAR

Media: Oil on board
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $189 USD

How to Purchase:

The Circus Act! The benefit Old Dog Haven SM Violano Hollyberry Park

2009-05-08T13:35:00.000-07:00

"The Circus Act"
SM Violano
Oil on Linen
9" x 12"

20% of the sale from this painting will benefit Old Dog Haven- a WONDERFUL rescue that takes in homeless senior dogs who have been abandoned in their golden years.

Please Visit Old Dog Haven!

This painting took over a year to finish. It is wet- fresh off the easel- and will require drying before shipping.

Thank you for helping homeless pets!

The Magic Dachshund Act- Violano

2009-03-17T16:12:00.000-07:00

"The Magic Act"
5" x 7"
oil on stretched Linen
SM Violano

I am sorry to say that the little rabbit
does not understand that he needs to be hiding...

More practice is needed!

About This Painting:
This is part of the Happy Halloweenie Series which I must rename as they are now venturing into year round paintings! The bunny is being stubborn- not hiding in the hat as he is supposed to.

20% of the sale of this painting will go to pay vet bills for JETHRO.

Media: Oil on stretched linen
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $129 USD

How to Purchase: SOLD!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! SM Violano Dachshunds

2009-01-01T19:12:00.001-08:00

"6 Dachshunds"
30" x 10"
Oil on Linen
SOLD

Happy New Year!

It is my greatest hope that 2009 will be the year dreams are realized,
Health is restored and Animals in need find love and care.

I will be exhibiting in Atlanta, GA this coming week and
unveiling several new works at the show which I will publish on my blog
when I return.

Thank You for Helping Homeless Pets!

A Belated Merry Christmas- Violano

2008-12-26T21:51:00.000-08:00

About This Painting:

"Santa's Bag"

A Belated and Fond Merry Christmas to All!

Media: Oil on Board
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)

How to Purchase:
This painting is sold

Where am I? Painting of course!

2008-11-12T08:56:00.000-08:00

Tis the Season!
And I am busy on commission work and Holiday Paintings.
In order to work better I am away from my computer and
burying myself in the studio.

SOLD

Thank you all for helping homeless pets!

Happy Halloweenies! Policedog, Mumy and Cinderella Dachshund Dogs Violano

2008-10-23T21:19:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloweenie- Policeman, Cinderella and Mummy Dachshund SM Violano

About This Painting:
The latest in the Happy Halloweenie Paintings! These happy trick or treat Dachshunds are dressed up as the Mummy, A policedog and Cinderella!

Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:

SOLD

Waiting For Santa- Parrot Dog, Cat Tree SM Violano

2008-10-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

About This Painting:
These creatures are hanging out waiting for Santa to arrive!

20% of the proceeds will go to help Malibu Pet Companions- a wonderful charity that helps animals in a LA Pound get Veterinary Care for problems that prevent them from being adoptable.

Malibu Pet Companions has helped pets get hip replacements, dental work, tumors removed, treatment for skin conditions and much more!

Please Help Them!

Media: Oil on Board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:

SOLD!

Happy Halloweenies- Alice, Fireman and Prisoner Dog Dachshund

2008-09-29T12:01:00.000-07:00

"Happy Halloweenies- The Prisoner, Fireman and Alice"
SM Violano
5" x 7"
Oil on Board

About This Painting:

As Halloween approaches the Halloweenies are at it again! Today we have a fireman, Alice from Alice in Wonderland and a Prisoner! 20% to benefit Old Dog Haven!

Media: Oil on Board

Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)

SOLD!

Original Painting Homeless Senior Dog Napping on Sofa SM Violano

2008-08-28T12:56:00.000-07:00

"Dal Dog Heaven"
6" x 6"
Acrylic on Board
SM Violano

About the Model:

Missy is a Senior Dalmatian who was rescued from horrible conditions
and was saved along with her son Ranger by Save the Dalmatians.
I painted her as she wishes to be- in a loving forever home surrounded by her own
people family. If you have room in your home and heart will you please consider adopting Missy?

Missy needs a loving forever home and SPONSORS!

The tragic story of Missy and Ranger can be read on the
Save the Dals web site.
http://savethedals.org

20% of the proceeds from this painting will be donated to help Missy!
Please Help Homeless and Abused Pets!

Painting Available:
$129.00 + $6.95 shipping

SOLD

The Bear Dance- Bears Forest Grizzlies #2 SM Violano

2008-08-12T21:56:00.000-07:00

"THE BEAR DANCE"
Second in the Bear Series
11" x 14"
Original Oil on Board
SM Violano

About This Painting:
The Grizzlies are at it again- now they have taken over a hilltop camp and are taking to dance and song. The second in the Hollyberry Park Bears Series- soon to be a jigsaw puzzle by Elms Puzzle Company!

Media: oil on board
Size: 14 in X 11 in (35.6 cm X 27.9 cm)
Price: $895 USD

How to Purchase:

Have a Merry Berry Christmas SM Violano Bears

2008-08-11T11:47:00.000-07:00

"Have a Merry Berry Christmas"
SM Violano
8" x 10"
Oil on Board

The bears are gathered around a lovely tree in the forest decorated by Fireflies and Cardinals!

About This Painting:
This painting will offer 20% of the sale to NRRO HSUS,
The tree is decorated by cardinals and fireflies~!

Media: Oil on Board
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $689 USD

How to Purchase:

Miniature Homeless Dog Painting- Senior Boxer with Old Dog Haven

2008-07-29T14:50:00.000-07:00

Portrait of a Homeless Boxer Dog:
"Love A Senior"
3" x3"
Oil on Tiny Stretched Canvas
Gallery wrapped with painted sides

This little painting can be put on a little easel or hang on the wall.
At only 3" it will fit anywhere- even on the Christmas Tree!

It is all original and is the first of
a series of miniatures.

20% of the sale of this auction will be donated

directly to Old Dog Haven to
Help Support FLASH!

This is a special auction for a special dog!
Please consider sponsoring a homeless senior at Old Dog Haven.

About This Painting:
This is a miniature stretched canvas painting of FLASH- a homeless senior boxer at Old Dog Haven. 20% of sale will directly help support FLASH.

Media: Oil on Stretched Canvas
Size: 3 in X 3 in (7.6 cm X 7.6 cm)

SOLD

Party Animals- Bears Party in the Forest!

2008-07-25T19:39:00.000-07:00

Party Animals!

There is a saying in Alaska that if you are fishing for Salmon and
a Bear approaches that you should give the bear the fish.

These bears have learned that if you approach the campsite you
not only get the fish but the beer and marshmallows too!

A long time in the making I am proud to say that this painting
has already been licensed for puzzles and fine art prints.

The original is for sale with 20% to benefit Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center.

ARTIST PROOF SIGNED LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
SOON AVAILABLE FOR $49.00
Email us if you wish to reserve an Artist Proof!

10% of Print Sales To Benefit Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center!

About This Painting:

Media: Oil on Board
Size: 14 in X 11 in (35.6 cm X 27.9 cm)
Price: $895 USD

How to Purchase the Original Oil Painting:

Rare Quick Study Human

2008-07-19T11:48:00.000-07:00

Quick Study Human
6" x 6"
Oil on Stretched Linen

About This Painting:

As a child one of my favorite stories was that of Saint Bernadette Soubirous. Brushwork is better than image above so I have posted a close up below. This painting is rare because I rarely paint human form.

20% to Old Dog Haven- Please Help Homeless Pets.

SOLD

Butterfly Heaven! For Malibu Pet Companions!

2008-07-16T16:25:00.000-07:00

"Butterfly Heaven"
5" x 5"
SM Violano

About This Painting:
This little butterfly is waving in the breeze on a flower stalk. 20% of the proceeds from this sale will benefit Malibu Pet Companions- Helping Shelter Pets get Surgery instead of Euthanasia!

Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 5 in (12.7 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:

Puss in Boots- A Cat by SM Violano

2008-07-06T17:11:00.000-07:00

"Puss in Boots"
SM Violano
5" x 7"
Oil on Board

I was challenged to paint my own version of Puss in Boots and had a lovely afternoon painting him. The details in the painting are not too sharp due to low light photography but here he is nonetheless.

About This Painting:
Painted with 20% to help benefit Tabby's Place- a Cat Sanctuary this dapper Puss In Boots Cat is enjoying his life!

Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:

A Maine Coon Cat

2008-07-03T13:12:00.000-07:00

"Maine Coon in Repose"
SM Violano
8" x 10"
Oil on Stretched Linen

Donated to TBAR
Media: oil on stretched linen
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)

SOLD

Old Goats Wedding- SM Violano Bride Groom

2008-05-07T19:45:00.000-07:00

"Old Goats Wedding"
5" x 7"
Oil on Board

You are never too old for romance!

I am having a lot of fun in the studio this week- making up for a lost month
when my parents became ill. Right now I am preparing for Surtex in just
9 days!

I have been working on all kinds of fun paintings and will show more
of them when I return from New York!

About This Painting:
These two old goats are tying the knot!
20% of the proceeds to BONES BEAGLES RESCUE
Painting is wet and will need 3 weeks to dry before shipping

Media: Oil on Board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
SOLD

Dachshund Dog Painting Queen Elizabeth I SM Violano

2008-03-31T10:17:00.000-07:00

"Her Royal Highness"
5" x 7"
Oil on Board

Dear Brigitte is snow-white on the face- and I felt it was so fashionable that I should paint her in the Elizabethan age! In fact- she is donned as Queen Elizabeth I herself!

20% of the proceeds from the sale of this painting will benefit Old Dog Haven!

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO OF THIS PAINTING!

About the Model:

About This Painting:

20% to Old Dog Haven

Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $139 USD

How to Purchase: SOLD

Two Homeless Poodle Dogs Victorian Painting Violano

2008-03-17T13:45:00.001-07:00

"The Sewing Basket"
5" x 7"
Oil on Board

This one is using two homeless models-
and I documented the creation of the painting
and have put it on youtube.

See the making of the painting here!

About the models:

Mitzy and Coralee are in need of a forever home!

They are at Old Dog Haven!

They are friends and need to be adopted out together if possible!

20% of the sale of this painting will be donated to Old Dog Haven

Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $149 USD

How to Purchase: SOLD!