Towards Our Exhibition in April…

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And so another Christmas and New Year has come and gone … (over half of January as well!!!) … in what will seem to be just a flash, it will be time for our planned exhibition…

In April this year, we are having a combined exhibition, feautring the art of my mother, Norma Marcella, and myself, Anthea M, and the writing works of my son, Adam Wieland.  I now have to concentrate upon getting as much work done towards it as I can…  I am looking forward to it - the last Art Exhibition I participated in was in Fremantle a few years ago.  It was a lot of work, but I enjoyed it.  This one will be even better, as it is a family exhibition, and, as my mother’s and my styles are quite different, there will be a lot for the people to see and enjoy.  My son is in the process of preparing work for his Chap Book (which of course I will illustrate).  It will contain poetry and perhaps a story (his work is very good!) - he will be giving readings etc. at the exhibition … in all, I think it will be a great weekend!

I have been busy doing portraits - I have one to do at the moment - an absolutely gorgeous black and white Border Collie cross called Toby.

I have not long ago completed this one of a dear little Miniature Horse named Ruben.  What a cutie he is!  Here he is all done up in an ‘Arabian’ style… (doesn’t he look so adorable?)…

Ruben

I completed Ruben’s Portrait, using a range of Coloured Pencils on the green coloured support, he had a light cream coloured matt or mount and was in a natural wooden frame.  He really looked superb, and his ‘mum’, Ashley, was delighted with him!  :-)

I do enjoy doing the portraits - I love hearing about the horses or pets I am portraying - learning about them, and then the challenge of showing not only how they look physically, but also their quirky little personalities etc. - you can see that Ruben is both cheeky and proud of himself in his Portrait above  :-)

The request for Portraits are going well - I have a few more booked, plus the Exhibition - so I think maybe I won’t have much time to even sleep between now and April!

If you are interested in finding out more about the Portraits, please look at my website for more information on sizes and prices etc.  (or you are welcome to contact me) I am also currently in the process of re-doing my Website - giving it a new ‘look’ (no rest for the wicked they say!)…

’til next time…

Anthea M.

PAINTINGS & CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

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GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR KIDS OF ANY AGE: 

 I think that if you are thinking of encouraging the creativity that seems to be so natural to children, a great Christmas gift idea would be some student quality paints (acrylic or watercolour) - coloured pencils - marker pens and perhaps some pastels, and then add some bottles of glitter and a few stickers … then a good sketch book for their own drawing, and some of my designs printed onto a variety of papers … thicker, watercolour paper for paints, thinner cartridge paper for pencils and glossed paper for marker pens (that of course, is the beauty of my ebooks - they can be printed as often as needed on whatever paper you choose).  Don’t forget, there is dogs and horses now, and more to come soon  :-)

Here is the link to purchase either the Horse or Dog designs already available as eBooks for only $4.95 US each…

http://www.anthea-m.com/ebooks.htm

OK - now very quickly - I had fun beginning a new series of ACEO’s for Christmas (and more)

They are COCKATIELS!!!!  YAY!!

 Here is…

It’s a Cockatiel Christmas….

Party Cockatiels:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120183040711&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

Cockatiel Christmas Present:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120183453016&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

and Santa Cockatiel:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120183456453&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

AND - Do you Remember ‘Angel’ the absolutely gorgeous cream coloured Chow Chow?  Well this is her brother, ‘Spike’ … such a beauty!!! I love him!  I painted him on a wooden circular plaque and it comes with a decorative stand to display it:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120182826490&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

Of course there are still many other paintings, drawings, keepsake / tile-boxes and more in my eBay store if you are interested in having a little look…  (we all know how quickly Christmas is coming now!!!!)

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Art-by-Anthea-M

Anthea

EBAY SHOP: http://stores.ebay.com.au/Art-by-Anthea-M

GIFTSHOP: http://www.cafepress.com/anthea_m

WEBSITE: http://www.anthea-m.com

BLOG: http://www.anthea-m.com/blog

MY SPACE: http://www.myspace.com/anthea_m 

My son sells books and cds and other items on eBay, here is the link to his listings if you are interested in having a little look:  

http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZanw1writerQQhtZ-1

New Paintings for November

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Recently I have met a lovely lady who breeds beautiful Chow Chow dogs  - Her name is Kim from Forestway Chows.  Located in southeastern Michigan, Forestway Chows breed selectively to produce beautiful, sound, healthy dogs with a good temperaments.  What I like best about these people, is that their dogs are all loved as family and raised in their home!  If anyone is interested in finding out more about their dogs, you are welcome to contact me and I will pass on the information.  Kim has been kind enough to let me use some of her photos of her gorgeous dogs as reference material for my paintings, and here is the first of my new ‘Chow series’….

‘Must Be An Angel…’

Here is the link to go to the listing, if you would like to find out more information or to bid on this painting of this very precious girl…

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120181801960&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

A couple of very cute little Corgis for Christmas on ACEO’s…

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120180471579&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

and

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120182237969&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

and two re-lists:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120180462183&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

and

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120180464091&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

Of course there are still many other paintings, drawings, keepsake / tile-boxes and more in my eBay store if you are interested in having a little look…  (we all know how quickly Christmas is coming now!!!!)

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Art-by-Anthea-M

Anthea

GIFTSHOP: http://www.cafepress.com/anthea_m

WEBSITE: http://www.anthea-m.com

BLOG: http://www.anthea-m.com/blog

MY SPACE: http://www.myspace.com/anthea_m 

My son sells books and cds and other items on eBay, here is the link to his listings if you are interested in having a little look:  

http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZanw1writerQQhtZ-1

Another new eBook - 18 Dog Designs…

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Anthea M Art and Design

 A professional West Australian Artist for Fine Art, Illustration and Portraiture of Horses, Pets and People

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DOGS - DOGS - DOGS

 

A COLLECTION

OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS BY PROFESSIONAL WEST AUSTRALIAN ARTIST, ANTHEA M. 

This is the second book in my series of colouring/craft books featuring my own designs (this IS NOT the eBook currently being sold by many eBook sellers on eBay - these are my own ORIGINAL designs) …

the designs are all in black and white - they are LARGE well drawn pictures, and because they come to you in an eBook format, you can use them over and over again. 

 

The 18 Dog designs include a Golden Retriever, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Westie, 2 Labradors, Bassett Hound (done in two different ways), Bull Mastiff, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pekingese, Border Collie, 2 Greyhounds, Pug, Dalmation, Bull Terrier and a cute Pup.

HERE IS THE LINK TO GO TO MY WEBPAGE WHERE YOU CAN BUY MY NEW EBOOK:

http://www.anthea-m.com/ebooksdogs.htm

 

 To use as a colouring in book for children or adults - Print them out onto economically priced A4 paper or cartridge so that they can be coloured using pencils, crayons or marker pens. 

SAVE MONEY - if you have 1 child - 2, 3 4 or more children…. you only have to buy this eBook from me ONCE - print it out as many times as you like!!!

 For better results when using wet mediums such as watercolour paints (either from pans or tubes) acrylics or poster paints, print them onto heavier, better quality paper or card.

 Use the designs as templates for embroidery, appliqué, folk or decorative art, scrapbooking and more … the possibilities are endless!

All designs in this book are for personal use only - they are not to be re-sold or distributed.

HERE IS THE LINK TO GO TO MY WEBPAGE WHERE YOU CAN BUY MY NEW EBOOK:

http://www.anthea-m.com/ebooksdogs.htm

There are many benefits to be gained from purchasing these designs or templates from me in an eBook format…

Within a short time of receiving your paypal payment, I will personally send you an email with the eBook as an attachment (I have saved it as a .pdf attachment, which is easy to open and view, and save to your own computer) - all you will need is the ‘Adobe Acrobat Reader’ program, which is free to download - if you don’t have it already, here is the link …

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Once you have saved the Collection, you will probably thinks of lots of different ways to use the images!

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: I am a professional Artist and what you will get from me are large, well drawn pictures,  of a high quality - NOT small ‘clipart’ type images…

 

 

This is the secondin my series of colouring/craft books featuring my own designs (this IS NOT the eBook currently being sold by many eBook sellers on eBay - these are ORIGINAL designs) … the designs are all in black and white, and because they come to you in an eBook format, you can use them over and over again.  

 

I will soon be adding more of these eBooks with the same type of large, quality images of  cats, birds, more horses, more dogs, Australian animals and more….

AND. do keep watching my auctions - OR subscribe to my newsletter - to see when I list more ‘How to…’ eBooks on a variety of Arts and Crafts!!!!!

HERE IS THE LINK TO GO TO MY WEBPAGE WHERE YOU CAN BUY MY NEW EBOOK:

http://www.anthea-m.com/ebooksdogs.htm

 

Colour or Paint…

If you have a child who loves horses, printing out the collection to be used as a colouring-in book is an obvious and time and money saving thing to do (it’s cheaper than buying a lot of hard copy colouring-in books, and can be re-printed as many times as your child wishes to colour it!)  …

Also - if your child is an ‘arty’ type, you may wish to print out the collection onto better quality paper - this makes a huge difference in how the finished coloured-in page looks.  A good quality, heavier weight cartridge or watercolour paper is great to print on if a wet medium (such as watercolour paints, acrylics or poster paints) are going to be used to actually paint the designs.

Applique on Garments

Another great idea is to use the design as templates for Applique or Embroidery … print out the design of your choice and use it to embellish a bag or a denim jacket with applique …

Make Your Own Greeting Cards and Stationary…

Use the design of your choice for Greeting Cards - Print it out on the appropriate paper - Colour or Paint the Design and stick it onto the front of a hand made paper greeting card or other stationary of choice…

Embroidery on Garments or Household Linen

Use the designs of your choice as a template to embroider (either freehand or using your embroidery sewing machine) on clothing or linen … perhaps a set of towels for a special personalized gift for a loved one…

Decorative or Folk Art

Using the design of your choice as a template, paint plaques - key holders - boxes - coasters - letter-boxes etc.  Decorate your own home or make special gifts for loved ones…. the choice is yours and the possibilities are endless…..

 

PLEASE NOTE:

THE REAL IMAGES ARE LARGER AND MUCH SHARPER AND BETTER IN QUALITY THAN THEY APPEAR HERE.

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 COPYRIGHT:

 All rights to Artwork (including Reproduction and Public Promotion or Advertising) remain the property of ‘Anthea M - Art and Design’, and may not be used in any way escept for your own personal use - the Artwork contained herein may not be re-sold or distributed

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Shipping Costs (Includes Postage & Handling) and Payment Information:

THERE ARE NO SHIPPING COSTS - IT COMES TO YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITHIN A SHORT TIME OF MAKING PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL

Payment to be by Paypal only

About the Artist:

 I am a Professional West Australian Artist and Illustrator (Anthea M - Art and Design). I have paintings in private collections in Canada, England, America, Norway, Germany and Japan, and I have a large amount here, right across Australia.

 As well as the Commissions for Animal and People Portraiture (and in these I specialize in a beautifully realistic style), I enjoy Fine Art and accept Commissions, and have participated in Exhibitions here in WA.

 I have done a lot of portraiture in my time (both animals and people) and I love to paint anything with ‘life’ in it … hence the inclusion of some sort of animal or bird or human in nearly everything I do! I really enjoy drawing and painting people and children, plus I will often do a series of paintings on a ‘theme’ (e.g. ‘musical’, or ‘birds of prey’ or by breed…) I also enjoy escaping into the realms of ‘fantasy’ artwork, and this is a blend of my own style of realism with my own imagination….

 I love Illustrative Art and have a very realistic style which looks superb in both black and white (Ink or Charcoal/Graphite etc) and coloured mediums. I have had my Artwork published on Book Covers and also as internal Illustrations, Websites and Magazines.  I have also designed Logos and other Desktop Publishing items (e.g. Business cards, certificates, advertisements etc.)

I sell my Fine Art through my website, from online sites and from private Exhibitions and accept commissions.  I have also just started my own line of eBooks, featuring various designs to be used for Arts and Crafts, soon to be expanded to include tutorials, projects and more…


 

 

 

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if you would like to subscribe to my email newsletter   …In it I will be letting you know when I have new listings and Artwork for sale, plus I will occasionally be offering SPECIALS (for newsletter subscribers only), plus I thought I might occasionally show a work in progress, or even at times a small tutorial for anyone who’s interested!  (At least that’s the plan!  LOL)

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HERE IS THE LINK TO GO TO MY WEBPAGE WHERE YOU CAN BUY MY NEW EBOOK:

http://www.anthea-m.com/ebooksdogs.htm

New Cat Painting Listed on eBay

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This is an Acrylic painting of a gorgeous Tabby Cat.  It is nearly 7 inches square (or 17cm) and it was painted on premium quality canvas which has been mounted onto illustration board.  It can be framed, or alternatively, could be displayed standing on a mini easel or stand to good effect.  That is how I have shown it here, and it has drawn lots of appreciative comments from all who have seen it.

This is the first time I have offered the original of this beautiful painting for sale - it is a brand new work of art - I only finished painting it today!!!!  I will be reproducing it to sell as prints, greeting cards, keepsake/jewellry boxes and more … this is your chance to own the original.

Here is the link to go to the listing if you would like more information, or to bid on or purchase the painting…

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120175862984&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

NEW PRODUCT - HORSE EBOOK 15 DESIGNS - COLOURING AND CRAFT BOOK

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A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS BY PROFESSIONAL WEST AUSTRALIAN ARTIST, ANTHEA M.

Sample Image 2

This is the first book in my series of colouring/craft books featuring my own designs (this IS NOT the eBook currently being sold by many eBook sellers on eBay - these are my own ORIGINAL designs) … the designs are all in black and white - they are LARGE well drawn pictures, and because they come to you in an eBook format, you can use them over and over again.  Save heaps of money by not having to buy the same colouring book for each of your kids, you can print these designs out as many times as you want.
 
 To use as a colouring in book for children or adults - Print them out onto economically priced A4 paper or cartridge so that they can be coloured using pencils, crayons or marker pens. 
 For better results when using wet mediums such as watercolour paints (either from pans or tubes) acrylics or poster paints, print them onto heavier, better quality paper or card. Use the designs as templates for embroidery, appliqué, folk or decorative art, scrapbooking and more … the possibilities are endless!

 

All designs in this book are for personal use only - they are not to be re-sold or distributed.

Sample Picture 1 

There are many benefits to be gained from purchasing these designs or templates from me in an eBook format…
Within a short time of receiving your paypal payment, I will personally send you an email with the eBook as an attachment (I have saved it as a .pdf attachment, which is easy to open and view, and save to your own computer) - all you will need is the ‘Adobe Acrobat Reader’ program, which is free to download - if you don’t have it already, here is the link …

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
 
Once you have saved the Collection, you will probably thinks of lots of different ways to use the images!
 
 
PLEASE NOTE: I am a professional Artist and what you will get from me are large, well drawn pictures,  of a high quality - NOT small ‘clipart’ type images…
 

To purchase this ebook for only $4.95 USD  please go to  http://www.anthea-m.com/ebooks.htm
This is the first book in my series of colouring/craft books featuring my own designs (this IS NOT the eBook currently being sold by many eBook sellers on eBay - these are ORIGINAL designs) … the designs are all in black and white, and because they come to you in an eBook format, you can use them over and over again.  
 
I will soon be adding more of these eBooks with the same type of large, quality images of dogs, cats, birds, more horses + more….
 
and … do keep an eye out for more releases - or subscribe to my newsletter - to see when I list more ‘How to…’ eBooks on a variety of Arts and Crafts!!!!!
 
HOW YOU CAN USE THIS EBOOK:

Colour or Paint…
If you have a child who loves horses, printing out the collection to be used as a colouring-in book is an obvious and time and money saving thing to do (it’s cheaper than buying a lot of hard copy colouring-in books, and can be re-printed as many times as your child wishes to colour it!)  …
Also - if your child is an ‘arty’ type, you may wish to print out the collection onto better quality paper - this makes a huge difference in how the finished coloured-in page looks.  A good quality, heavier weight cartridge or watercolour paper is great to print on if a wet medium (such as watercolour paints, acrylics or poster paints) are going to be used to actually paint the designs.

Applique on Garments
Another great idea is to use the design as templates for Applique or Embroidery … print out the design of your choice and use it to embellish a bag or a denim jacket with applique …
Make Your Own Greeting Cards and Stationary…
Use the design of your choice for Greeting Cards - Print it out on the appropriate paper - Colour or Paint the Design and stick it onto the front of a hand made paper greeting card or other stationary of choice…

Embroidery on Garments or Household Linen
Use the designs of your choice as a template to embroider (either freehand or using your embroidery sewing machine) on clothing or linen … perhaps a set of towels for a special personalized gift for a loved one…

Decorative or Folk Art
Using the design of your choice as a template, paint plaques - key holders - boxes - coasters - letter-boxes etc.  Decorate your own home or make special gifts for loved ones…. the choice is yours and the possibilities are endless…..

***********************************************************

 COPYRIGHT:

 All rights to Artwork (including Reproduction and Public Promotion or Advertising) remain the property of ‘Anthea M - Art and Design’, and may not be used in any way except for your own personal use - the Artwork contained herein may not be re-sold or distributed

************************************************************

Shipping Costs (Includes Postage & Handling) and Payment Information:
THERE ARE NO SHIPPING COSTS - IT COMES TO YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITHIN 3 HOURS OF PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL (OFTEN MUCH SOONER)
Payment to be by Paypal only (Contact her personally for other payment methods)

To purchase this ebook for only $4.95 USD  please go to http://www.anthea-m.com/ebooks.htm 

About the Artist:
 I am a Professional West Australian Artist and Illustrator (Anthea M - Art and Design). I have paintings in private collections in Canada, England, America, Norway, Germany and Japan, and I have a large amount here, right across Australia. As well as the Commissions for Animal and People Portraiture (and in these I specialize in a beautifully realistic style), I enjoy Fine Art and accept Commissions, and have participated in Exhibitions here in WA.

 I have done a lot of portraiture in my time (both animals and people) and I love to paint anything with ‘life’ in it … hence the inclusion of some sort of animal or bird or human in nearly everything I do! I really enjoy drawing and painting people and children, plus I will often do a series of paintings on a ‘theme’ (e.g. ‘musical’, or ‘birds of prey’ or by breed…) I also enjoy escaping into the realms of ‘fantasy’ artwork, and this is a blend of my own style of realism with my own imagination….

 I love Illustrative Art and have a very realistic style which looks superb in both black and white (Ink or Charcoal/Graphite etc) and coloured mediums. I have had my Artwork published on book covers, as internal illustrations in books and magazines, and online on Websites. I have also designed Logos and other Desktop Publishing items (e.g. Business cards, certificates, advertisements etc.)

I sell my Fine Art through my website, from online sites and from private Exhibitions and also accept commissions. 

To purchase this ebook for only $4.95 USD  please go to http://www.anthea-m.com/ebooks.htm

Dog Art as Unique Christmas Presents

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DOGGIE ART GIFTS …

As an artist, I know that people can often not afford to buy larger works of art - even though they might love to, its not always financially possible … and so with Christmas looming, I have begun to do a range of smaller pieces, which look great! 

They are ORIGINAL works of art in miniature (NOT prints) - they are lovely close up studies which have been matted to 6 x 4 inches - included in the clear cellophane bag is a certificat of authenticity of the original art …. it is a great, unique gift idea … also, this is a size which frames come in and are readily and economically available….

Here is a sweet Dachshund:

Here is a link to the listing if you are interested in any more information, or in bidding…

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120167287704&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

and a really cute cream coloured Chow Chow:

and here is a link to the listing for this one, if you are interested in finding out any more information, or to bid…

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120168413837&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

My son sells books (a wide variety of genres) and cds and other bits and pieces on eBay - here is a link to his auctions, if you are interested in having a look.  :-)

http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZanw1writerQQhtZ-1

I also wanted to show you my latest artwork of this totally adorable little Bernese Mountain Dog puppy … isn’t he so cute???  I love that he is little and chubby and fluffy with his big chubby paws (he will be a VERY big boy one day! :-)  )

It is a coloured pencil painting which comes with a white matt or mount, ready to frame (8 x 10 inches).

If you want to see any more info about my precioous little pup painting, here is the link to take you to the listing…

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120168081408&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

Thanks for looking  :-)  I really do appreciate all interest in my artwork - it is what I love to do, and because I love all animals, it seemed a natural combination for me  :-)

Take care and have a great day!

Anthea

WEBSITE: http://www.anthea-m.com
MY NEWSLETTER:  http://www.anthea-m.com/newslettersignup.htm
EBAY STORE: http://stores.ebay.com.au/Art-by-Anthea-M
EBAY BLOG: http://blogs.ebay.com.au/anthea-m-art-and-design/
BLOG: http://www.anthea-m.com/blog
GIFTSHOP: http://www.cafepress.com/anthea_m
MY SPACE: http://www.myspace.com/anthea_m

Another cute Pug painting…

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Another cute little Pug painting!  This time a fawn coloured Pug.  I love how these little dogs are always so happy and they are so sweet natured and fun-loving!  Prior to this I had painted, and sold, a painting of a really cute little black Pug - actually, I was rather sorry to see it go, but it has gone to a lovely lady who breeds these dear little dogs.  Anyway - I decided that I enjoyed it so much, I wanted to do another one - this time a little fawn coloured chap… (isn’t he cute???).  It is an acrylic painting, 10 x 8 inches on canvas panel:

Here is the listing if you want to see more information about the painting:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120158763274&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

He also looks totally adorable on a keepsake/tile box (and is also available on other gift lines & apparel & as prints)

and here is the adorable little black one, available on the keepsake/tile box and as prints and other gift lines…

Thanks for looking!  I hope you enjoy my artwork  :-)  If you want to see more, you could go to my store…

 http://stores.ebay.com.au/Art-by-Anthea-M

and - if you are interested in books, and in particular, Craft books - my son currently has quite a lost listed on ebay …

Here is the link if you would like to have a look…

http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZanw1writerQQhtZ-1

and here is the link to his eBay blog… http://blogs.ebay.com.au/anw1writer/

Have a wonderful weekend!!!!  :-)

Anthea

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I love all animals (that why my art nearly always features animals), and I have drawn or painted quite a lot of these dogs - this time it is a picture of two Chow Chows - both are quite young - one black and one white (both sought after colours)…. aren’t they adorable?  I always think they look like gorgeous big old bears, but in the Wikipedia, it says they are a ‘puff lion-dog’!  (Also very apt!)

Anyway - here is my coloured pencil painting - it is a painting and not a drawing because the numerous layers of blended colour that went into it make it so… it really did take quite a long time to do, but I was really happy with the result…

 2chowscopy.jpg

Here is a link to the listing if you want to find out any more information about it…

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120156123427&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

Chow Chow (dog) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chow Chow, or Chow, is a breed of dog originating from China[1], where it is referred to as Songshi Quan (Pinyin: s?ngsh? qu?n ???), which literally means “puffy-lion dog.” It is believed that the Chow Chow is one of the native dogs used as the model for the Foo dog, the traditional stone guardians found in front of Buddhist temples and palaces.
Thanks for having a look,

Anthea

Some of my Links:

WEBSITE: http://www.anthea-m.com
MY NEWSLETTER:  http://www.anthea-m.com/newslettersignup.htm
EBAY STORE: http://stores.ebay.com.au/Art-by-Anthea-M
GIFTSHOP: http://www.cafepress.com/anthea_m
MY SPACE: http://www.myspace.com/anthea_m

A little black Pug is very cute….

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OK - as well as my Fine Art on Wood series, which I think is looking so good (there will be more to show on that later) I have just listed an adorable little black Pug painting.  I think he is just gorgeous!  These are delightful little dogs - happy - cheeky -  intelligent - and this one was just begging to be painted!

It is an acrylic painting on a canvas panel, 7 x 5 inches - would look terrific framed and hung on a wall, or superb on a miniature easel or stand - a great alternative and very eye-catching.

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It has already attracted quite a lot of attention - black dogs in almost any breed are always popular  :-)

Here is the link to the actual eBay listing for the black Pug, for more information and price etc.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120154028603&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

Another of my Fine Art on Wood - Dogs is this adorable big old Saint Bernard - so gorgeous!

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Again, here is the link to the eBay listing should you wish to find out any more information about this one…

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120154029797&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

 ’til next time  :-)

Anthea.

EBAY SHOP: http://stores.ebay.com.au/Art-by-Anthea-M

GIFTSHOP: http://www.cafepress.com/anthea_m

WEBSITE: http://www.anthea-m.com

MY SPACE: http://www.myspace.com/anthea_m 

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