Dog Photo Contest, Call to Artists, Studio Hacks, A Focus on the Seniors - Links You Need to See

June 11, 2015 in Links You Need to See, Pet Portraits, Your Pets, Contest, Pets

Calling All Florida Residents: Florida’s Newest Campaign Needs Your Dog

*Enter to Win a $10,000 Trip and Share Photos and Videos of Your Dog Using #DogsLoveFL - click on the photo to learn more!*

FIVE BY FIVE 2015 CALL FOR ARTISTS - Hillsborough County Arts Council

Don’t miss this opportunity to show your artwork at the Tampa Museum of Art and support programs for local artists. Click on the pic to learn more!

6 Ways To Ensure Your Pup Is Protected In Case Of Your Death

At Barking Dog Ranch we have an emergency plan - do you? A great post from BarkPost.

21 Hacks To Help You Organize Your Art Studio In 2015

Click on the pic to see some pretty nifty ways to get organized - I love the tape dispenser!

In Praise of Senior Dogs

We are all about the seniors here at Barking Dog Ranch! This summer I will be launching my project "Do Not Look Away" which will focus on and help our senior fur friends. If you want to stay in the loop click on the link above to sign up for our newsletter...we won't spam you, promise!

TEACH SENIOR DOGS NEW TRICKS TO STAY HEALTHY!

They still have so much to give! Click on the photo to read The Bark's article by Tom Cushing on "The benefits of adopting a more mature companion."

Some recent custom pet portraits from Barking Dog Creations Studio!

Click on several of the photographs to learn how you can get these fuzz friend images in prints, on mugs, even on bedspreads at my Society6 store!

ORDER YOUR CUSTOM FUZZ FRIEND PORTRAIT TODAY!

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Fun Dog Art, Links You Need to See

June 03, 2015 in Links You Need to See, Pet Portraits, Pets

Fun Dog Art, Links You Need to See -

Cool dog stuff for fur friends and hoomans, artist opportunities, inspiring artists, gorgeous frenchies and the pack at Barking Dog Creations Studio!

Food Art and Illustration by Kendyll Hillegas

For other inspiring artists follow my Pinterest Board - Inspiring Artists.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Artist Residency

For more artist opportunities follow my Pinterest Board - Artist Opportunities or subscribe to my Twitter List - Artist Opportunities.

French Bulldog Love

For you Frenchie fans click on the image to go to the Society6 shop!

and for more of an awesome Frenchie join Gambit on Pack!

And in case you want to follow the pups of Barking Dog Creations Studio...(click on the pics!)

New product at Barking Dog Creations Studio...Custom Keychains!

Click on the photo to learn how you can order yours today!

Some very cool dog products for the skin people and the fur kids from pet.interiors and Plum & Ashby and Vaute Couture. (click on the pics!)

If you would like to follow what other stuff I find for the pets and hoomans, follow my Pinterest Board -

Stuff for Cool Dogs and Their Skin Families.

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order your custom pet portrait today!

“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.”

Art to Watch, Links You Need To See

May 27, 2015 in Links You Need to See

What's happening in the art world...

Lots is going on out there! Here's a few links you should see. From art and history in jeopardy, 99 days of art in St. Petersburg, a very awesome new artist residency coordinator for the national parks and a website just for dog photos...because let's face it those of us with dogs have a just a ton of images to share of our furry friends.

Just click on the photos to "take you there..."

The Venice of the Sands in Peril

by G.W. Bowersock

Stringer/AFP/Getty ImagesThe ancient city of Palmyra, a day after ISIS began its siege, May 18, 2015 — *Stringer/AFP/Getty Images*
*The ancient city of Palmyra, a day after ISIS began its siege, May 18, 2015*

99 Days of Art in St Pete!

The National Parks Arts Foundation

Do You Have a Dog?

Packdog - Connecting the Dog Lovers of the World

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The story begins

March 20, 2015 in Pet Portraits, Pets, Animal Rescue, Fundraisers

donotlookaway.com

Curious? Sign up to follow the excitement as it happens! This is going to be a terrific project that will create new art and benefit several rescue organizations!

Sixty and Strong, The Petticoat Painters

March 10, 2015 in Fundraisers

UPDATE: Sixty and Strong will premiere at the Sarasota Film Festival Saturday April 18th, 12:00PM at the Regal Hollywood 20 in Sarasota...see you there!

A Celebration of the Art and Spirit of the longest continuously exhibiting group of women painters in the USA.

by Peter and Marcia Christ

Last year I was invited to become a member of the Petticoat Painters. To be honest I did not know anything about them. I did a little investigating and thought it would benefit me as an artist to be a member of this very talented group of women.

I have not been disappointed. I have been overwhelmed by the talent, spirit and amazing personalities of this group of women. I feel honored and privileged to be a member.

Peter and Marcia Christ have created a documentary covering the history of the Petticoat Painters over the last sixty years. Each artist, the founder, and others from the Sarasota area are interviewed in this fascinating story of women determined to wade against the tide of predominately male artists.

Take a moment and learn about the work and dedication of these women. The Christs are in the process of raising funds to submit the film to festivals throughout the country. I have attached a link to the fundraiser which offers various perks for different levels of giving. If you are one of my wonderful followers through my dog portraits you can do a great thing by supporting the film and receive a portrait of your pup!

You can follow and learn what's happening with the film and the artists on the Facebook page. Thanks for your time and please share with friends and family...you never know who will be inspired by this story!