Dog Park = Dog Portraits

Connections. I love my recent connections--smart, kind, supportive and enthusiastic.

I am sending a big shout out to AJ, my Lakeshore East dog walker. If it wasn't for him, sitting on my apartment floor, petting Ellie (surrounded by canvases and painting supplies), I wouldn't have branched off to a new direction of painting dog portraits.

The conversation went something like this...
"Jani, do you paint dog portraits?"
 No, AJ, I don't, but I know someone who does. Do you want his name?
"No, YOU should paint dog portraits. People love their dogs. Just think of the business. I can pass your cards around."
Hmm...let me see what I can do. 

 And because of that conversation  I started painting dog portraits last month. So far. So good.
I have painted Ellie, Enzo, Snickers, Polar and Munchy. I love watching them come to life.  I am currently working on a bull dog. He will be in a contemporary style versus realistic or animated.

It took a stunning day in the park when I met my new friend and client.  I met Margaret when we were both taking in the beauty.  Margaret had just moved to the area and was in need of decorating her new apartment. That's where a painting came into play.

Thank you new connections--new friends.

Wishing you a sweet 16--a 2016 that is

In a couple hours it will be a fresh, new year! Wishing my friends, family and clients a healthy and happy new year. Thank you for your love and support. I would not be painting and writing if it wasn't for your encouragement and interest. Peace.