In my opinion....

#1 OFFLINE Gwen

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 02:29 PM

Yes, I have gone around the bend. Here is Pixel, painted as a Hindu goddess- my true feelings about her come out. Actually, I have wanted to do a painting like this for years. I grew up as a hippie kid in San Francisco surrounded by posters of Krishna and Shiva, etc., and I have always loved this imagery. I worked hard to be faithful to the iconography of the form. I am thinking I might do a series of these with all three of my dogs and have them printed as cards. They might be just weird/funny enough to sell.

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#2 OFFLINE alliesmom

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 02:31 PM

That is too special!

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#3 OFFLINE Blueskydogs

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 02:42 PM

Gwen: I am so impressed. You are very talented. I am in awe of artistic people who can do things like this.

#4 OFFLINE 4igs4me

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 02:47 PM

I LOVE IT! Make prints! Pleeeeese

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#5 OFFLINE Beachiggys

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 05:13 PM

ohhhh my goodness Gwen, you have outdone yourself again! you MUST make prints. I wish I could swing getting another painting done just like this one!

#6 OFFLINE BooBooKitty

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 06:06 PM

QUOTE (Gwen @ Jun 10 2011, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am thinking I might do a series of these with all three of my dogs and have them printed as cards. They might be just weird/funny enough to sell.

BRAVO!!!

Gwen - this painting of Pixel is OUTSTANDING!

I would love, Love, LOVE to see a "set" of paintings/prints/products with this theme..... GO FOR IT!!

Let that artistic spirit SOAR, Sister! Take another hit off that hookah and paint Boo as Buddah..... Georgie as Anibus.....you get the picture (HA! punny)

I would buy notecards, postcards, prints, etc.....the possibilities are unlimited: magnets, coffee mugs, coasters, mousepads, bookmarks, t-shirts, and on and on (CafePress)

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#7 OFFLINE Gwen

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 06:18 PM

QUOTE (BooBooKitty @ Jun 10 2011, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks for the enthusiasm, Fonda.

I am excited about doing some stuff that floats my personal boat. The next will be of Georgie. It will be united in spirit to this one by it's kitsch sensibility. My hope is to do some stuff that breaks out of the Italian Greyhound Ghetto, so to speak, and appeals to the population at large. In my secret heart I would like to get into a gallery.

Boo Boo, Pixel and Georgie

#8 OFFLINE BooBooKitty

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 07:10 PM

QUOTE (Gwen @ Jun 10 2011, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My hope is to do some stuff that breaks out of the Italian Greyhound Ghetto, so to speak, and appeals to the population at large. In my secret heart I would like to get into a gallery.

I am your biggest fan, Gwen!

Picture me standing behind you, rubbing your shoulders, handing you a towel, spraying water in your mouth and PUSHING you into the ring!! GO GWEN!

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#9 OFFLINE Gwen

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Posted 10 June 2011 - 07:59 PM

QUOTE (BooBooKitty @ Jun 10 2011, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am your biggest fan, Gwen!

Picture me standing behind you, rubbing your shoulders, handing you a towel, spraying water in your mouth and PUSHING you into the ring!! GO GWEN!

Aww, shucks!

I appreciate your kind words. I can always use the encouragement.

Boo Boo, Pixel and Georgie