A graphic designer by day, Abby McMillen makes her home in beautiful Bozeman, Montana, where she knows more animals named Abby than people named Abby. She's a self-taught painter whose love of dogs and of folk art encouraged her to start pushing paint around on canvases.
Folk dogs (and cats) by Abby McMillen are playful celebrations of the furry friends we love. Disarmingly simple, each original painting is made in the true folk art tradition, capturing personality through color, whimsy and charm.
My personal favorite is the one I attached here. Abby's prints are absolutely charming and full of personality! Right now she's offering $20 off of a custom painting so get yours as soon as possible.
Pricing for custom folk dog art depends mainly on the size of the canvas, although there are a few other factors as well. The best way to get started is to email her and let her know what kind of dog(s) you have, and what size painting(s) you'd like. Once the canvas size is settled, all it takes is a few good photos to get your folk dog painting going.
It's hard to lose a pet and I know it helps me out to keep their mementos. Memories by Karsun has memorial boxes where you can keep items from your pet. Whether you want to keep a collar or tags or even keep their ashes safe, you can find it all there.
Each box is handmade with real wood such as pine and walnut. Each item is then painted or stained and comes with embellishments.
These are perfect as a pet memorial and if you mention Swanky Pup in your convo to me, I'll give you a 20% discount.
You can even make it a gift for someone with a new pet or who has recently lost a pet. This is a unique item that will make a special addition to your home or the home of a friend or family member. Find them at the Memories store by Karsun.
What a perfect way to memorialize your pet with customized beach writing. Have whatever you want written in the white sands of Panama City Beach, Florida. Each 8x10 picture is custom made to your specifications and is as unique as each day at the beach.
These are perfect as a pet memorial picture and if you mention Swanky Pup in your convo to me, I'll give you a 20% discount.
You can even make it a gift for someone with a new pet or who has recently lost a pet. This is a unique item that will make a special addition to your home or the home of a friend or family member. Find them at the Memories store by Karsun.
Evelyn Morris Hecht, a basically self taught designer and artist, spent 15 years in the New York fashion industry but it was a rescue dog that got her started using her talent as an artist to do dog portraits. You might recall seeing her gorgeous pendant I wrote about previously. Well now I have to share her beautiful artwork.
Top Dog Art benefits a variety of rescue groups with donations of art.
The Labrador Retriever print that I received was beautifully done and a real treasure to own. Each fine art print is a reproduction of an original graphite drawing. The heavyweight matte paper and backing board are acid-free and suitable for framing as is, in a standard 8 1/2 x 11" frame. Comes in a protective clear presentation envelope. Each print is individually titled and signed by the artist.
Right now get a 10% discount (using the coupon code "swanky").
Evelyn Morris Hecht, a basically self taught designer and artist, spent 15 years in the New York fashion industry but it was a rescue dog that got her started using her talent as an artist to do dog portraits.
Top Dog Art benefits a variety of rescue groups with donations of art. Evelyn has also been a member of the Pastel Society of North Carolina since 2001 and creates custom portraits solely in pastel.
Her Dear to My Heart Pendant is a perfect way to memorialize a special pet. The pendant front is rich red enamel on sleek, beveled, high polish sterling silver. The flip side, inscribed DEAR TO MY HEART, shows the picture of your beloved (photo easily inserted and protected under a clear plastic window) and rests close to your heart. Comes with a 30" black silk cord and bears the artist's signature and date of release.
Right now get a 10% discount (using the coupon code "swanky").
I spend a lot of time sharing my experiences and thoughts about dog-related products and I am lucky to get to try out some of the best dog products out there. Yesterday though, I received a package in the mail that I could not be more excited to share with our readers. I am now the very lucky owner of a work of art by Michi Design featuring my dog Baxter.
I can truly say that working with Alina Kremer of Michi Design to coordinate this painting was an absolute pleasure and the end result is an amazing work of art that I am extremely proud to own. I just sent Alina some of my favorite pictures of my pooch, she helped me select the photo that would work best as a painting and then she went to work. A month later and I had a hand-painted portrait of Baxter that looks EXACTLY like him. Not only did she pick up on little details in his face, she was able to capture his expression and the emotion in his eyes. I also loved that she emailed me a picture of the painting to make sure I was 100% happy with it before sending it off to me (I loved it and didn't want her to change a thing).
This picture is now displayed in my kitchen, and every single person who sees it just stops to stare at how well Baxter is captured in this painting. The portrait is done with acrylic on archival quality canvas, and covered with a protective varnish so you can wipe it off if it gets dirty. It is also water resistant so it is made to last.
There are many portrait sizes to choose from that can fit in to your budget, and they make the most wonderful keepsakes that you will cherish for years to come. Also, these paintings make outstanding gifts for those of us who considers our pups(and kitties too!) very important members of our families. Alina Kremer of Michi Design is an extremely talented artist and you will be a very satisfied customer once you have your own masterpiece featuring your pup.
This year if you're looking for a unique gift for a dog lover look no further than Portraits by Joseph. Beautifully painted portraits of your pet right from a photo. Just think, you can own a memory that lasts forever or give a gift that is one of a kind without ever having to leave your home.
These beautiful paintings come in a variety of sizes and are created by digital painting, which is an innovative art form not everyone may know about. He offers a 100% money back guarantee and the portraits are beautiful. Visit his site and judge for yourself!
