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Constance Coleman’s Tibetan Dog Art at William Secord Gallery

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Tashilhumpo Monastery Dogs

The show, Constance Coleman's Tibetan Journey; The Dogs and Animals of Tibet, opens tomorrow October 16, 2008 at the William Secord Gallery in NYC.  Coleman has been a prominent pet portrait artist for 30 years.  After turning eighty and traveling to Tibet, she was so inspired, she returned to paint the animals in the Kham region.  There, Colman…

"…found many dogs of mixed Tibetan breeds to paint. Some of the dogs were kept as pets, some were guard dogs or shop dogs, and some were the cherished temple dogs. These temple dogs are believed to be the reincarnation of monks who have not yet reached Nirvana, and are therefore very precious to the people of Tibet. Despite their differing roles in society, Coleman found that all of the dogs she encountered were loved, honored, and respected. All had a calm temperament and serene nature, mirroring that of their owners and guardians."

Her paintings capture this serene beauty of this majestic land, and are a true delight for dog lovers, art lovers and anyone who aspires to live a life of adventure and wonder.  Amazing!

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Protecting the Home

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Guard Dogs Playing with the Princess

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Shop Dog in Pompi

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Guarding Mastiffs in Ganden Monastery

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Tibetan Mastiff in Lonang Valley

Show runs until November 22, 2008.  Click here for more information.

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5 responses to “Constance Coleman’s Tibetan Dog Art at William Secord Gallery”

  1. Monica (Plans for Pups, LLC) Avatar
    Monica (Plans for Pups, LLC)

    I am looking forward to attending the opening of this show and meeting the artist.

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  2. WendyB Avatar
    WendyB

    I must show this to Gigi. She’s mostly Tibetan.

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  3. Linda O'Neill Avatar
    Linda O’Neill

    Hi Moira! Really cool paintings and beautiful dogs. I especially like the last one and the “Shop Dog”.

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  4. Monica (Plans for Pups, LLC) Avatar
    Monica (Plans for Pups, LLC)

    Hey, I went to the show. Wm. Secord Gallery is the best. I met the artist who was a lovely elderly woman. And, because I left my dogs home for once, I actually was able to view the art.
    I find the paintings to be mcuh too idealized. I could not get an idea of what Tibet or its dogs are really like.
    For instance, the artist told me that the street dogs, were very matted. (They were fed by the people who believe the dog to be almost human (as do I) being only one reincarnation away.) Yet, in the paintings all the dogs look beautifully groomed.
    The per capita income for the Tibetian people is about $1,000 a year, yet the paintings depict scenes that look like as nice as the French Riviera. While I am not looking to view misery here, a bit of dirt and shabbiness– reality would improve the works.

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  5. Monica (Plans for Pups, LLC) Avatar
    Monica (Plans for Pups, LLC)

    One final not-so-nice comment. The paintings have a paint-by-number look about them. What do you think?

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