Puppy Love

There were so many dogs this weekend at the fair!  Big ones, small ones, black ones, white ones... :) Dr. Seuss would have had a hay day!  Many of them stayed friendly, but we did hear a few fights around the corner :/

As I was sitting there watching all of my canine friends, I realized that I didn't bring ANY of my dog portraits!!!  I am definately going to put some out there for my next fair in September.  Here's where I need your help!

I have done traditional portraits in the past, as seen here, but I'm really wanting to branch out and do a few funkier paintings that are more my style.  I will still be offering the traditional soft pastel portraits as well, though.

Ok.  I KNOW that you have a pet that you LOVE!!!  Please email me your favorite Doggie picture to me so I can make up some examples!!!  I would LOVE for you to send me your pup for me to practice on!!!  I'll post them as I get them done!  Thanks for sharing!!!

Email me at: SimplySmithDesigns@comcast.net!!!

Also leave me a comment letting me know that you sent me one, just in case it doesn't go to my inbox :/

Silhouettes

I have recently been working on a new project! Silhouettes are very big right now, and I have had a blast getting to play around with the traditional craft.

I thought I would vamp things up to modernize it a bit, and came up with these adorable canvases!

Right now, these sweet little gifts are the only item in my Etsy Shop, which is also why I haven't advertised my shop yet. It's a little too empty to be broadcasting it, but I couldn't hold this item from you any longer!!!
Now, don't think that these treasures are only for your little girls. I'd don't have an example up right now, but little boys and even DOGS look adorable captured on these canvases!

You would be ordering a fabric covered canvas, with the fabric of your choice, with the silhouette of your child(ren), or pet created in artist acrylics. They look adorable in any child's room, and will capture this moment in time!!!

Please head over to my Etsy Shop and check them out!!!

Dog Portraits

So, I'm currently making a cake for a baby shower this weekend, but I'll have to show pics later! Big A and I are heading out of town for a wedding reception, and are trying to make a little weekend out of it! I'm super excited!

In the mean time, I'll share more work! When I was in college, I made custom dog portraits and payed for my living expenses with the money! I started it by making one of Daisy, our family dog from growing up, and the ball just got rolling from there! I have recently spoken to some people who are interested in them as well, and they will actually make great Christmas presents! Just email me if you are interested!