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  • $50 Off Rachael Rossman Pet Portrait

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    Even though Oregon artist Rachael Rossman has skyrocketed to fame with her portrait of Heather Armstrong’s Chuck that appeared on Dooce, her portrait of Martha Stewart’s Frenchies that spread through Matha Stewart Living Omnimedia empire (and was shipped directly to Martha’s home at the lifestyle maven’s request), and her capturing the title of first person to paint Bo Obama, Rossman has not forgotten the “little people.”  She has graciously offered a $50 discount to any Dog Art Today reader who commissions a pet portrait before January 1, 2010.  I love the immediacy of her watercolor technique that captures the energy of her subjects in a uniquely vibrant way.  Act now, so Rachael can reserve some time to paint the star of your life.   Visit her website for more information.  Thanks, Rachael!

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    Heather Armstrong’s Chuck

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    Martha Stewart’s Franny and Sharkey

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    The first known pet portrait of Bo Obama

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    Barnaby Jones

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    May and Moo

    P.S.  She also paints horses, cats, cars, people and places.

  • William Secord On The Martha Stewart Show Today!

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    William "Bill" Secord, the leading authority on 19th and 20th century dog paintings, visits The Martha Stewart Show today with some of his favorite examples from the genre.  Secord’s interest in dog art began in 1981 when he was named the director of the Dog Museum of America.  After that, he opened his own William Secord Gallery, which specializes in 19th and 20th century dog paintings, and also represents several contemporary artists, such as Christine Merrill. 

    He is also the author of several books on the subject including his most recent work, A Breed Apart: The Art Collections of the American Club, which he kindly gives to every member of Martha’s audience today.
    And, perhaps most importantly, he has a Dandie Dintmont Terrier named Rocky. 

    Say hi to Martha for us, Bill.  And thanks for taking dog art as seriously as we do at Dog Art Today!