Sunday, May 29, 2011

Hello Again!



Well, it's been over one year since I posted the artwork featuring the first "tripod" gutter dog from South Suburban Humane Society- SPRING.
She's doing great thanks to her family.
Here's a few pictures and thoughts from the mind of SPRING...

HI!

Mom has started sketching a picture of me and she is sending you the rough first sketch (and it's really rough!). It still has a ways to go. She is kind of rusty. I told her to quit aggravating herself because she has a camera anyways, but she insists that she is going to paint me someday.

Anyways, I am doing rather fine. I love running around my community and going to the woods with Mom and Dad. Of course, they can't let me off my leash in case I see another dog. I still have Post-Tramatic Stress from what happened to me where I was at before, and I can't seem to get over it. That's ok. She promised she won't ever let me get hurt again.

Dad takes me for a ride in the car almost every day. I just get so excited when he puts his jacket on. But sometimes, he is just going to work when he puts his jacket on, and I get all disappointed. But I get over it eventually.

My sister, The Cat, drives me nuts sometimes. She likes to tease me through the glass door when she knows that I can't get her. But when she comes out and sees me , she just runs because she knows that I am The Boss in the house now. She'll just have to get used to it.

Anyways, take care, you guys.

Love,

Spring



Spring's owner is an artist too, so I can't wait to see her painting when it's done!

Surely the SSHS crew will enjoy seeing what you've been up too...


Gutter dog no more!!!!
Thanks Spring.
Love, Margie

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Busy as the bees...

So, finally! Here's something new. My dog "Angus" served up his mug for a graphite drawing demo that I used for an Art class that kept me super busy teaching this Spring!

"Angus"
Graphite Drawing
17" x 23"
2011



Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Better late than never: The 2011 GIRL DOGS!

Due to a series of personal events- the paintings that I wished to have ready of the girl dogs
for the 2010 holiday season are FINALLY ready for Valentine's Day!

Vernon Hills, IL

Oil on Canvas
24" x 24"

"Burlesque" to the best of my knowledge is still searching for her forever home. I really loved the photos that I worked from to create this image of her, and decided to include a slender blue strand that represents the unravelling of the animal control lead around her neck and the link to her past as an abused over-bred mother dog.



Wilmington, IL

Oil on Canvas
24" x 24"

"Athena" was dumped off when she was full term pregnant with nine puppies. She now has a great forever home with a loving new owner. To show this new connection, a small thread encircles around "Athena" indicating that she too, has a past, and a future.

THANK YOU TO THE RESCUES FOR ALL THEY DO!

My sincere apologies in the delay to the rescues and readers.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

A little life goes a long way- Rest in Peace Mr. Mason...

It is with the heaviest of hearts that brings my first posting of the new year.
The fabulous Mr. Mason who lived his little life in a big way passed away Saturday January 22nd.
Paralyzed as a puppy in Puerto Rico, Mason made his way through the arms of angels to Illinois, and has been my favorite neighbor dog for many years. He inspired everyone he met to just be...and be happy.

God Speed Mr. Mason, I know you are running as fast as you can-
where ever you are.



We will all miss you...
Margie & your fellow Gutter Dogs

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Meeting the Fabulous Fifty!

On Friday December 3rd, I went up to Homewood IL to set up some of my artwork in a display window, and brought a very special painting with me, for a very special reason.

The painting of Fifty came with to be delivered to the real Fifty,
and his owner Kelly- it just happened to be her birthday that day.

Fifty
oil on canvas
30" x 40"
Chicago, IL

In this painting of Fifty I chose to focus on poise, determination, grace, & dignity in the face of disfigurement. And despite having all the odds stacked against you, ONE person and ONE moment can make all the difference in your life.
I think that pretty much sums up the mission of Fifty's owner Kelly, and the rescue group she works with, ONE TAIL AT A TIME.


Kelly, Fifty, & Me

The first thing I noticed about Fifty was how HAPPY he was!
Not the fact that he was missing two legs, not that he was a Pit Bull,
nothing else but how HAPPY he was.

He truly has a way of getting you to smile...

Thanks to the generosity of many & ONE TAIL AT A TIME Fifty is getting a prosthetic leg to help him get around a little easier. You can read about him on his blog by clicking here!

If you are interested in donating, or wish inquire about the artwork featuring Fifty,
please visit: www.onetail.org

Good luck to One Tail at a Time in their fundraising efforts!

Up Next....the girl dogs will rule the blog!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Almost doesn't count...but here's a sneek peek!

It's the holiday season right? So here's a peek at the paintings.
This is how they looked before Thanksgiving resting on the easel.
I have since added more highlights, colors, ect....
They will be completed, ready for the rescues this week.

"Fifty"

"Athena"

"Burlesque"

Not sure just how the rescues all have decided to use the paintings for funding,
but surely it will be great...

Check back in a few days for the big reveal!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Finally, an update!


Well, it has been one long busy month!
The paintings are nearly complete, and I am hoping to maybe have them ready for the rescues by Thanksgiving...I will post new images of them soon.

But in the meantime, I have been showing my own artwork throughout the late summer & autumn season, with a very special show coming up at the
in historic downtown Frankfort IL.

Please stop by and see the exhibit if you are in the area!
By the way, there is one AWESOME pet store/doggie barkery
called Chew on This right around the block, and they will be open the night of my exhibit's opening, not to mention all the other shops & restaurants!


Down to Earth

Oil Paintings, Graphite Drawing, & Ceramic Sculptures
by

Meet the Artist: November 19, 5 - 8PM

The exhibit runs thru December 22, 2010

Ripple oil on canvas, 48" x 48"

For more info about the show, gallery hours, directions, and other events visit: