Gordon as a butterdog

Gordon as a butterdog
Originally uploaded by eggstudio

Another great card by a flicker artist for my Gordon Project!

Frosty Gordon (for Pippaandpom)

Frosty Gordon (for Pippaandpom)
Originally uploaded by batraplume

What a riot!! Frosty Gordon.
Artis said" Personal trade with Pippaandpom. She made some drawings of Fanfan and I made these ATCs of her dog Gordon.

Different stamping techniques, velum, sewing and still... a Gordon head!"

ACEO Pink Owl

ACEO Pink Owl
Originally uploaded by pippaandpom

I was in an owl mood, and did a bunch!
Available to trade as a print.
Original available on Etsy:
www.pippaandpom.etsy.com

Weenie Wolfman - Traded

Weenie Wolfman - Traded
Originally uploaded by Artaha.com

Look what an artist on Flicker made me! A funny wolf man movie card of Weenie, my dear departed skinny pig! So creative!
Take a look at her photo stream by clicking on the link or the picture..

gordon goes to france

gordon goes to france
Originally uploaded by corduroy cat

Look at this! Another fabulous Gordon ATC card!

Look! More Gordon by other artists!

Gordon #2
Originally uploaded by ATC Greengiraffe

Look! More Gordon by other artists!
This is part of my Gordon ATC trade Project! What fun.
This cool little piece of art is only 2.5x3.5"!

Swap Bot cards-What fun!

Swap Bot cards-What fun!
Originally uploaded by pippaandpom

A new batch of trading cards.
I joined a site called swap-bot. I have 5 swaps with 5 different people.
These are the cards I made.
My new addition is collaging on letters, and cupcakes. I also stamped a few.

Post Card, 4x6"- 'Hide and Seek'

Post Card, 4x6"- 'Hide and Seek'
Originally uploaded by pippaandpom

Collage post card!
I just realized how much there is to do with collage!

Gordon Artist Card Project!

Gordon for Pippaandpom
Originally uploaded by batraplume

LOOK!
I have asked a bunch of Artists to make Gordon into an artist trading card. This is one of them posted on Flicker by the artist.She is in France.
(If you click on the photo or the link, it will take you to her photo stream.)
I am just starting to get them in the mail, and will post them in a gallery..
Oh the joy. I love it!

New Artist Trading Cards!

Look!
My brand new  venture into 'Artist Trading Cards'!  (2.5"x3.5". These are almost real life size.)
I started sketching with pencil, painted with acrylic, then covered them in gel medium to seal it all .
I am really happy with the results. All of these cards have been traded. To set up a custom swap contact me!
I am also making ACEO's
What's an ACEO? It's an “Art Card Editions and Originals”. These affordable little works of art measure only 2.5" x 3.5" and are perfect for collecting, framing, and gifting!

Artist Trading Cards!

Here are my new artist trading cards inspired by a sweet kitty from Australia! I am doing a swap on the themes of Dreams, Nests, Alice in Wonderland and fairies. Here are some of the cards. They are watercolor paper, collage, acrylic and pencil. I covered them in Matt gel medium. This is all new to me!

anyone interested in trading please contact me.

Skunk the Boston Terrier paperdoll, and Big matchbox

Skunk and Big matchbox
Originally uploaded by pippaandpom

This is a fun little Boston Terrier paper doll I made last week.
She has a gopher friend, a doll and a pet lizard all in the big matchbox with her clothes.
*These whimsical little projects burn off fear about 'just starting something'.
Plus I got 2 others in the house making matchbox projects as well.
Fun, silly, and feels like childhood.
She is up for swaping if anyone wants, just contact me!

Yearbook photos of Gordon, cool and creepy!

What fun. This is Gordon cool and creepy. I love the Beehive. Do it for yourself or your pet.

http://www.yearbookyourself.com/

Wonderful Boston Terrier stamps, cards, and post cards found on the internet!

Look what I found! If you love old images of dogs of every type, you need to go to this site and enjoy !
They have every breed!

For next weeks inspiration painting I am planning
"We Ride Gordon Like a Pony". I can see the saddle and kids riding Gordon like an elephant or a pony. Can you see it?! Gordon may be Giant, or the kids may be tiny, who knows.Enough inspiration for a year here!
Stay tuned...
http://www.animalstamps.com/Boscard.htm

Julie

Julie
Originally uploaded by p e t i t e C h o s e

From her flicker site:
About p e t i t e C h o s e / Martine Roch



Animal, photography and computer... mix all of this with a large cup of passion, a bit of madness et voilà ! you have the recipe of my stream. I hope you'll like it.

You see things and you say "why?" But I dream things that never were, and I say "Why not?" - G.B. Shaw

In charge

In charge
Originally uploaded by p e t i t e C h o s e

This digital artist

Martine Roch

Has some fun animal/people in her photo stream.
I really enjoy these digital works because they end up looking 'surreal'.
This is the kind of thing I want to create in paint.
She is very creative and her photos are worth a look.
She has a few lama pictures too!

Lolly the Lama Wondered Why Her Dollies Told Her To Light A Fire

Lolly the Lama Wondered Why Her Dollies Told Her To Light A Fire
Originally uploaded by pippaandpom

New Mixed Media, collage , 'painting a day painting'!
Weird? Yes, but fun. these daily exercises will add up to big paintings, I can just tell..

spacedog

spacedog
Originally uploaded by Dustin Weant

LOOK! I found this photo on Flicker!
I love it. This artist is thinking like me. I love to find artists who touch a nerve, and help me distill my art!
You have not seen it, but about 3 weeks ago I started 'The Ugliest Dog in The World, 2009, Takes Revenge in Space!"
My dog is wearing the same helmet!.
So funny.
and you know how I love Gordon my Boston. He was next! I was just finding the right suit for him. He will be with a robot crew.lol.
Stay tuned for more....

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Update:
 This is supose to be the ugliest dog in the world?!
What were they thinking?!
Here is a poor picture of my painting in progress:
'The Ugliest Dog in The World, 2009, Takes Revenge in Space!"

This artist has been visiting my dreams, or perhaps I have visited hers?

Sara Ogren! Just found this artist today on flicker! She makes collages, sculptures, Artist trading cards, ACEO's. (ACEO stands for "Art Cards, Editions and Originals". These cards have one main rule - they are 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches - the size of a trading card.)
I feel like she has been walking in my brain.
I feel I found someone who was visiting my dreams, or perhaps I have visited hers?
I am really excited.(Can you tell?)
*Today my theme is collage and sketching. I was making little collages for years. I love animal heads on children bodies. I have been trying to start a painting a day. Now I am going to spend some time on sketches and collage in preparation for larger paintings.
Thank you Sara Ogren!
Check out her blog
http://sarahogren.blogspot.com/

What are Artist trading cards?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artist_trading_cards

'He dreamed of being a sailor'(ACO)                                   ' The bird Jockey' (ACO)

My new 'dogs in clothes' series, featuring Gordon my Boston Terrier.

This is how I am doing it right now. I am inspired by vintage photos and folk art. I painted the boys body, and added Gordon's face. (Yes, his ears really are this big :) He has some French bulldog in him.

Images of Little Red Red Riding hood calling me to paint.

Images of Little Red Red Riding hood are calling me to paint.
I have been thinking about the major themes of little red riding hood for months. A few weeks ago I painted a picture of a pug (Lolly Red Riding Hood) wandering carelessly through the forest.She is painted in a flatter folk art style, with some expressionist trees in the background.(For comments on what inspires me in American folk Art see my other art blog, http://strangeandluscious.blogspot.com/)
Themes of forests, and warnings, and hidden darkness are inspiring me.
Surprisingly 'Lolly Red' turned out to be more funny because she looks so carefree.
Nice site with a collection of 'Little Red' images

This is the image that inspired me to paint 'Lolly Red's' cape.
I think this theme is going to flow into my figurative paintings as well.

Painting gorgeous bulldogs and cats in clothes !

The real Bulldog Oprah Mae, my muse.She belongs to my friend Kimberly.What a face!

These are my beasts, Kitty, Moe and my Boston terrier Gordon. 

Putting up my blog!

Welcome!
If you have found me please be patient while I put up content and edit my blog.
I have lots to share and want to get rolling.