We Love Kids N Dogs!

I'm so excited to tell you about my new partnership with We Love Kids N Dogs and Neeman Barkus, based in Okemos, Michigan. We met at the Windy City Pet Expo back in July, they were exhibiting with their new Poochie Bowl, a genius invention inspired by their dearly departed Basset Hound, Scooter - it's oval shaped so those long ears don't get in the bowl - 'the dry ear' bowl! We've discussed some exciting possibilities for 2015...stay tuned! And if you live near the Meridian Mall in Okemos, get over there - their current Basset, Dudley, is often working at the store, I know he would love to meet you!

Time to head back outside to sell some art!

I look forward to returning to Iowa tomorrow for my first outdoor show of the season: The Marion Arts Festival. Here's a peek at some new pieces I finished up this week:

My display is going to look a little different this year...I had to say goodbye to my big black carpeted panels (see bottom photo), as I traded in my dear old pick up last fall. My new mesh panels fold down nicely to fit into my little Element...Eloise! (yes, I named her!) ; )

The mesh will be cooler compared to solid walls...and my booth much brighter since the sidewalls will be white, I do have a black cover for the back wall. Did a test set up of the hardware in a local park to save time on site...my load of steel has increased by about 75 pounds!

Forgot to post before I left for the show...stay tuned for a recap!

4 Legged visitors to the studio...lead to exciting news!

This little cutie is Jack, he came to the studio back in January with Susan who brought her dogTuesday's portrait in to be featured in the 190 North tv shoot which will air this Sunday!

I also got to meetBarkley whose portrait I did back in December, his owner Tom brought his piece in to be featured as well.

We did part of the shoot atTango's house in Bucktown: Unfortunately I don't have any other photos from the day of the shoot...but it was great fun! I'm nervous but very excited to see how it all turned out...tune in to 190 North at 10:35pm on Sunday on ABC Channel 7 in Chicago!

You are invited...

You Are Invited to the THE POISON CUP WINE & ART BOUTIQUE for an Art Reception for AnneLeuck Feldhaus this Friday, June 18th from 5-8pm at 1128 West Armitage inChicago. In keepingwith the spirit of my work, The Poison Cup will be serving "Critter Wines" toinclude: GioCaTo Pinot Grigio and Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc! Come out andsee some of my most recent paintings, explore the incredible selection ofwines, and toast the upcoming Summer Solstice and Dog Days of Summer...

p.s.Your four legged friends are welcome too!