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Labradoodle Proof Print

Since the terrier print was so enjoyable to create, I’ve decided to do another today. This one is based on my friend Amee’s Labradoodle named Reggie. Like the terrier print, it’s 4″x4″ .

Yesterday I started a print in honor of a friends birthday. Today I’ve finished it. Images below show the next proofs in the series. Overall, the image works for the most part. If I were to do it again, the nose would change (a bit higher and larger on the face) Also would work onContinue reading “Terrier Print continued”

Start of Terrier Print

We are invited to attend a good friends 55 birthday party on Saturday. He is a dog lover extraordinaire so I thought “why not create a little dog art!”. Patrick & Cynthia recently put down their old terrier. Unfortunately, I have lost all my reference photos of little old Danny, so a generic Boarder TerrierContinue reading “Start of Terrier Print”

Welcome October!

September is gone. Scratched from the calendar with joyful glee! What a hellish month that was. Sorry, but the details will not make it to this page. October is now upon us with the feeling of fall. Rain. I’ve forgotten how noisy it can be, especially when one is out walking dogs in the woods.Continue reading “Welcome October!”

Corvallis Fall Festival

Happy Autumn! It’s set up day for Corvallis Fall Festival! Watch out Corvallis, 170 artists are coming to town…. along with a few thousand Beaver Football fans! Let the mayhem begin!

Joining a group…

Last week a good friend asked if I might be interested in joining her art critique group. Really?!!!! Me???? I was so honored that she would consider putting my name in for the group to decide. The members are all artists I greatly respect in the Benton county area. The group has been in existenceContinue reading “Joining a group…”

Portals Project: Second idea in the works

Last month I agreed to participate in the November/December show at the Arts Center. This years theme is “Portals”. Wow, where do I head out from there? Actually I currently have two projects in the works and both are very different from each other. Project #1 involves wire armatures & pig gut. A definite comfortContinue reading “Portals Project: Second idea in the works”

Jensen Arctic Museum Annual Salmon Bake

I’m sure hoping to tempt a few friends to attend! The salmon is always great.

Albany Art & Air Festival: Balloon Launch Saturday

Albany Art & Air Festival is in swing again! Friday the hot air balloon launch was canceled due to an amazing electrical storm that passed through during the early morning. Fortunately today is beautiful. The skies are filled with August harvest dust making for hazy sunlight. We missed the majority of launches but managed toContinue reading “Albany Art & Air Festival: Balloon Launch Saturday”

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Labradoodle print continued