Christmas Portrait Special for 2009

I am offering a CHRISTMAS MINI PET PORTRAIT as a SPECIAL for 2009 and can take orders now. This is a great price for something original and unique for those special people on your Christmas list. I will do a 5 x 7 watercolor head portrait for only $75. You just need to supply me with a good photograph and I will take it from there. Shipping is included in the price.... isn't that easy? I know most of you readers are familiar with my work and the pride I take in getting the likeness and spirit of your animal. You can check out samples of my watercolors elsewhere on this blog and on my dog art website at www.yvonnesovereign.com Because of the low price I am offering for this year's special, all of the mini portraits must be paid for in advance. You can pay by check, VISA, MC or Paypal. Please schedule your portrait as soon as possible as I will do them in the order they come in and will give you a date for painting and shipment.

Dog Dayz of Summer Art Show

The reception for the Dog Dayz of Summer art exhibit was really great and a substantial amount of funds were raised for the Temple Theatre and CARA. The exhibit will stay at the Art Studio through most of the month of September, and then some great news.... Lisa and I have been invited to hang the show at the Raleigh Women's Club starting October 1st through the 29th.

Here are some photos from the reception, Lisa is in the black outfit.

Preparations for art show

The Dog Dayz of Summer art show is almost here. This is a two person show with myself and Lisa Mathis at The Art Studio in Sanford NC. There will be a reception tomorrow night (8-7-09). Tickets are being sold for the reception and include a ticket to the Temple Theatre's production of 101 Dalmatians following. Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit the Temple Theatre and CARA, which is Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption. I think ticket sales have been going well and I am very excited about the show. Lisa and I hung it today and it is looking really good. We have a few more pieces to add tomorrow. I think I have about 30 pieces of dog art included. I ended up frantically matting and framing a few more tonight to fill in some spaces, as the area we have to hang in is pretty large. Here is one of my newest pieces that will be in the show. It is an 11 x 14" oil on canvas titled Summer Pug.

Three New Dog Prints added to my line

All three prints are 10 x 14" and are matted in a 16 x 20" off white mat. They are signed and numbered, limited edition. The American Staffordshire Terrier is "Picture of Strength", the Cocker Spaniel (American) is "Sitting Pretty" and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is "Dragonfly Encounter". All the originals are done in watercolor. Check out my website for all the other prints I have available. www.yvonnesovereign.com

A Change on recent painting

I just made a few minor changes on this painting. Sometimes you think you are finished and just can't leave it along. So here is the updated version.

From the Studio.... recent paintings

The two dog paintings are 11 x 14" oil on canvas, the Dalmatian is "In a New Light" and the Irish Setter is "Morning Mood". These are just two of the paintings I will be showing in August in a special exhibit. The Dog Dayz of Summer will open Fri. Aug. 7, 2009 at The Art Studio in Sanford, NC. There will be tickets sold for the wine and appetizer reception which includes a ticket to the Temple Theatre's production of 101 Dalmatians. The money made from this reception will benefit The Temple Theatre and CARA, which is Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption. There will be adoptable dogs on hand for the festivities also. The art show will actually run through September 12th, so if you are near Sanford, stop and visit or if you live nearby, please by a ticket for this fun and worthy cause.

The other two paintings are just because. I loved the clouds I spotted one day early this summer with a bit of the Blue Ridge foothills showing through in the background, so I painted "A Glorious Day" which is 18 x 24". The ocean scene is "Distant Memories", it is the Cape Cod National Seashore. When I first set eyes on this beach near Truro in the 70's it just took my breath away with it's beauty. This painting is 24 x 36" and will hang in my home, it is not for sale.

Outdoor art for my yard

I have been working on this found object piece for several weeks now and with my sister's help was able to get it installed. This is not what people are used to seeing from me but I really enjoyed doing it. I call it Door Reformed.