"White God" Trainer, Art in Embassies Program, Are You Prepared, Links You Need to See

Training Dogs for "White God"

I have a confession. I do not watch movies with dogs or read books about dogs. I have dogs. I help rescues and shelters with my art. I see the good and the bad and when it comes time for a little escape I don't want to see or read about animals, it just gets too emotional. That being said I have heard amazing things about this movie. So if you do watch movies about dogs, you should check it out.

This week Terry Gross of Fresh Air conducted an interview with the woman who trained the dogs, Teresa Ann Miller...

White God is about a dog who is separated from his owner (Zsófia Psotta) when her father forces her to give him up. Teresa Ann Miller worked as a trainer for the Hungarian film.

ArtSnacks

This week I will receive my first box from ArtSnacks! ArtSnacks is a monthly subscriptions service for artists? Interested? Click on the photo for more info. 

A monthly serving of the best art supplies

Do You Have a Plan?

Storm and hurricane season is here. You have a plan for your human family, do you have one for your pets? After hurricane Katrina the government recognized the need for shelters that take pets. There are some available but they are limited and will fill up fast...so what will you do if the time comes? Take the time now to get a plan together. I have emergency kits ready to go and two collapsible crates if we ended up in a pet friendly shelter. Here's a brochure from Ready.gov. 

Would you like to have your art shown in the U.S. Embassy in Paris or Moscow, Ankara or Budapest? 

Since 1963, the U.S. State Department has run a program called Art in Embassies (AIE) that showcases the work of American artists from various media in exhibits all over the world. Interested? Click on the photo above to learn more. 

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We're Back - Links You Need to See

Back to Business

Our road trip is over and it's back to business...well sort of. We have company this week!!! My sister and my niece Molly are here to visit for two days and then on Friday I meet them in Disney World. So I'm getting this post written up a bit early!

WAGGO is having a giveaway!

"Each Waggo bed is made in the USA from machine washable, 100% heavyweight cotton twill (re: these things are durable!). Available in three sizes and an array of fun colors, these beds also feature recycled eco-friendly fill, making them very resilient and extra cozy!"

The good people at DogMilk are sharing a WAGGO giveaway! So if your dog's bed is looking a bit well, slept in, here's your chance to get a terrific new one. Click on this WAGGO GIVEAWAY

The Jealous Curator

I've been discovering some absolutely awesome artists lately and it's all thanks to "The Jealous Curator" Blog. If you want to see some fresh and exciting art you should really check it out. There is also an absolutely awesome podcast speaking with some of the featured artists. My dream one day is to be featured here! Danielle Krysa has some awesome taste in art and kudos to her for sharing!

I've also ordered Danielle's book  GET UNSTUCK - CREATIVE BLOCK - DISCOVER NEW IDEAS and it's just amazing. Now that me an my posse are back home I can't wait to dive into it!

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT?

There's not much to be said here, something I will never understand. Please share. People you think are smart truly lack any kind of common sense sometimes. Since this happens all too often it's safe to assume that you just might know of someone who knows someone who would do this.

Dog Gone Missing? Check Your Smartphone

NPR featured this article on the front page of their website this week for All Tech Considered. As many of you know losing my pups is in the top three of my greatest fears. So any tool that can help locate a missing pet is welcome. This looks pretty nifty and is having success. Check out FindingRover.com for more info. 

CLICK ON THE PIC TO FIND OUT MORE!

Art Uptown Gallery Call to Artists 

Art Uptown Gallery is opening its doors to several artists from the community as well as the gallery artists, to participate Our 7th Annual Dog Days Juried Art Show

Mark your calendars for August 1st when Art Uptown will be receiving work from community artists for the show.  

There will be an opening reception on 
Friday, August 7 from 6 – 9 pm 
at Art Uptown Gallery, 
1367 Main St.,Sarasota.

For more information call: 941-955-5409.

As always, thanks for stopping by! 

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Keep the Pups Safe this Holiday, Tooting My Own Horn, Links You Need to See

Pets We Love

I'm very happy to announce that I am one of ten artists chosen in the "PETS" art competition sponsored by Art-Competition.net. All proceeds from this event go directly to the ASPCA. This is an online event and the show will open July 8th at Gallery25N. My Flying Dog, Happy Abby and Johnny Rests will be appearing in the gallery. 

Let's Fly also won honorable mention at the ongoing Art Center Manatee show No Boundaries.

Keep the Pups Safe This Holiday

Ev and Abby

More pups go missing on the July 4th holiday than any other time of the year. This is particularly sad because the rescues and no kill shelters that may possibly take them in also struggle during the summer months with people leaving their pets behind to go on vacation and a shortage of volunteers. Although we faithful pet people would never dream of leaving our pets behind, losing our pet on the holiday can really happen to anyone.

This July 4th will be the first time my Marvelous Mystery Mutt Johnny will be up close and personal with the Fireworks. He's a wreck at home when they are miles away! So I plan on keeping him inside and close by my side. Abby on the other hand is not phased a bit and generally seems to wonder what all the fuss is about. 

The BARK recently posted some excellent tips to help us and our pups enjoy a happy and safe holiday. Keeping Dogs Safe and Happy This Fourth of July.

Tampa International Airport Call to Artists

Call to Artists

Tampa International Airport is seeking to commission artists to create bold, innovative public art projects for the Tampa International Airport Public Art Program. Click on the image above for more information. 

The Hillsborough County Arts Council also has some interesting calls out as well!

@thegoldenaspen on Instagram

Camping With Dogs

I discovered, through DogMilk,  a great new Instagram account Camping With Dogs! There are just tons of awesome pups out in the great blue yonder! If you are on Instagram make sure to check it out! Camping With Dogs also has a great online shop with some hip vintage tees to check out!

Oh and don't forget to follow us on Instagram as well! Right now as well as my pet portraits and other artwork I am posting images from #The100DayProject. I am designing an image every day for 100 days and posting them to Instagram. I have also opened a Society6 shop, Evelyn Contemporary Design where you can purchase prints of the images. 

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Abby and Johnny road trip

Road Trip!

And finally Abby, Johnny, Philip and I, along with our sharks will be headed to New Jersey this weekend. I will be visiting family while our show is at Freedomfest in Freehold New Jersey. Our neighbors (my brother in law) will be holding down the fort at home. 

So we will be on hiatus until the second week of July. Everyone here at Barking Dog Ranch wishes you and your family a very safe and Happy 4th of July weekend! Lots of stuff is happening in our country right now. No matter what you think of some of the events remember that ours is still the best country there is and I for one would not want to live anyplace else!

Now go share some of those hotdogs and hamburgers with your pups! 

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Amazing Artists, Delightful Dogs and Links You Need to See

Is Your Dog Ready for Summer?

Johnny and Abby ready to roll!

Here are some great Summer Health Tips I found over at Bark. Also check out their latest newsletter for dog friendly excursions and outdoor activities!

The MOO Blog

Andreas Kocks, Cannonball (#703G), Graphite on Watercolor Paper, 330 x 1670 x 13 cm. 2007.  Installation at Jeannie Freilich Fine Art, New York. Photography by Hermann Feldhaus

I have my business cards made at MOO.com, and I have to tell you they are absolutely awesome! A little more money than some may want to spend but quite frankly worth every penny. I laminate mine to repel dog slobber at events! 

They have a fantastic blog and this week I have to share this post about artists working with paper, their stuff is absolutely amazing! CHECK IT OUT HERE!

Blanket ID 

Life Saver - Lounge Collars from Blanket ID

Here at Barking Dog Ranch we are all about the laid back life style and comfort. So when we are chillin' at home we wear our lounge collars from Blanket ID! Blanket ID came up with the concept to have a more comfortable collar for time at home that can still have an ID tag in case your pup gets lost. The collar just slides right over the head of your dog. They have awesome tags you register online so all the information is there about your pup. The back of the tag says "Find my Human", I love that! They have a new line out called "Life Saver" for when you hit the road this summer with your four legged companion!

Call to Artists

Leroy Wilks "Atlas"

Top Florida artists on display at juried exhibit in Sarasota

A call to artists underway until the end of this June will culminate in the third annual “Florida Flavor” at Art Center Sarasota, a juried exhibition to showcase the extraordinary talents of Florida-based artists. Click here to find out more: Florida Flavor Call to Artists

Do you prescribe to the "Alpha" school?

I know a lot of people feel strongly on the idea of a "pack leader" when it comes to the behavior of dogs. It is not something I have ever ascribed to but I understand why so many have. So here's an article over at the BARK some folks may find interesting. Alpha Gets a Make Over What do you think? Leave a comment and let me know!

New Products at Society6

All over t-shirts!

Tapestries!

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Call to Artists, How to Know When Your Pup is Overheating, Links You Need to See

Know When Your Pet is Overheating, 12 Signs

Summer is just about here and in Florida it's pretty much here all the time! So make sure to take a moment and read this blog post from the folks at Mercola. It can save you and your pet a whole lot of grief. Just like people, overheating and or heatstroke with dogs can get very dangerous very fast. 

12 Signs Your Pet Is Too Hot: Can You Recognize Them All?

Fellow Florida Artist Meg Pierce

I wanted to share the new website of fellow florida artist Meg Pierce. I met Meg when entering a show at Towles Court Artist Colony in Sarasota. She looked at my name and asked if I had been awarded an artist residency at Weir Farm National Historic Site in Connecticut. I had and so had she in the same year! I have seen her over the years at art shows and followed her work on Facebook. She creates beautiful mixed media images that shimmer in their subtlety. Take a moment and check out her beautiful work! MegPierce.com

Corsage Pins
voile, mulberry paper, yarn, paper, acrylic on canvas
30 x 30

How to Keep Your Senior Dog From Destroying Your Home

They don't see so well and bump into stuff. They sometimes forget to go outside before they do their business. They can't seem to hear you very well. These are all things that happen when your dog gets older. But remember they are most likely going to happen to you as well! To me there is nothing better than a senior dog. My Abby doesn't see much anymore and I'm not really sure what's going on with her hearing. She hears me sometimes and runs in the other direction! But none of this matters to me, not even the fact she still poops on my porch even though I just repainted it! I love her and Johnny with all my heart, they are seniors and I will be one as well in the blink of an eye. They may not be there with me then, but I can guarantee I will have another old pup by my side. 

How to Dog Proof Your House for Senior Dogs

My Abby in the studio.

Amalie Arena and the Tampa Bay Lightning are excited to announce the fourth annual Open Call to Artists!

Interested in having your art displayed at Amelie Arena? Click on the photo to learn more!

The Bark has just published their summer reading list highlighting the pups! I would have to add Dog Songs, by poet Mary Oliver. One of my very favorites. 

Visit my Society6 store!

Saw this at Dog Milk this week and thought it was pretty nifty, click on the image to learn more!

Let's Fly - oil on paper 22X30"

Join me at the opening reception of No Boundaries at Art Center Manatee June 25th, 5 -7PM. My work "Let's Fly" will be on display.