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Happy Easter + Passover

I know I already posted this image last fall, but it is just too perfect for the Easter/Passover weekend, so it's back. I originally saw it at the fabulous Nag on the Lake's blog who discovered it on eternallycool.net.

It's an Italian ad for OIPA,
the Organizzazione Internazionale Protezione Animali (the International
Organization for the Protection of Animals). Notice that there is only
human, Judas. The copy reads: "One of you betrays us 150,000 times
every year.”
I am assuming that is the number of dogs put down in Italy every year.

Advertising Agency: Remember, Milan, Italy
Art Director: Fabio Anzani
Copywriter: Massimo Mariottini
Illustrator: Stefano Delli Veneri
Published: October 2008.

Wishing everyone a lovely holiday weekend.

P.S. I have been tracking all the Obama dog news at my other blog, The Obama Dog Blog. Yesterday, I posted my theory that we have already been introduced to the new First Puppy. I think it is Senator Kennedy's newest Portie pup named Cappy. Read my investigative report here. And brace yourselves, we might have a Kennedy back in the White House…soon!

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April 10, 2009
The Obamas Get a Portie — We Think

Willy, Come! by Moira McLaughlin, 2009

Rumors are swirling that a dog has been spotted at the White House and that a male Portuguese Water Dog puppy might there to greet the Obamas when they arrive home today at 5:50 PM Eastern time. I am tracking all the First Dog news over at my other blog, The Obama Dog Blog.

In the meantime, I wanted to share my latest work with you entitled Willy, Come! I had the pleasure of working with Portie owner Buffy Nicolas on another collage of her boy Willy. Our first collaboration was the Porties for Obama – Hope piece. This one was inspired by Willy’s playful exuberance, his passion for the water, and his obedience training expertise. I also wanted to incorporate the feeling of springtime in Virginia, where the Nicolas family lives, as well as Buffy’s favorite colors.

Buffy’s response: WOW! OH WOW!

Made me feel like the collage is a success.

Thank you to the super talented photographer, Lee Anderson, who took the black and white photo of Willy and allowed me to use it in this piece. And to Donna, his wife and business partner, who helped coordinate the process.

I also put the Willy collage on a line of greeting cards, journals, t-shirts, mugs and more. Visit my online store to see all the products. Here are some of my top sellers:

Portie Greeting Cards

Portie Journal

Portie Tote

Portie Women’s T-shirt

Click here to see more Portie products.

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April 7, 2009
Porties for Obama Art

It's been an exciting week to be a dog artist and blogger. On Sunday, President-elect Barack Obama announced he had narrowed his choice for First Dog down to two breeds, the Labradoodle and the Portuguese Water Dog. Actually, he said "Hound" which is sweet because it shows how much he is NOT a dog person yet, and we will all get to watch his transition. With this announcement, the dog world went crazy. And I went a little nuts too, because I at that very moment I was working on a commissioned collage of a Portie named Willy.

Willy, founder of Porties for Obama. Photo by Lee Anderson.

I first met Willy and his mom, Buffy Nicolas of Virginia, via email back in August. Buffy was very excited about Barack Obama's campaign. She liked his politics, but even more, she liked the idea that he had promised his girls a dog when the campaign was over. She was determined to get him elected and see a Portuguese Water Dog in the White House.

I thought it was a long shot. A Portie was not even on AKC's short list of recommended breeds. And, to be totally honest, I had never heard of a PWD. But, I loved the adorable photo Lee Anderson had taken of Willy, and I thought if I can help the Porties for Obama folks elect Barack Obama as our next president by posting Willy on my blog I am happy to do it.

Cut to, this Fall when Buffy commissioned me to do an Obama collage of Willy. She graciously gave me time to work on it after the holiday rush. She asked if she could have it by the Inauguration. Perfect, I thought. That will give me a nice image to put on my blogs that day (I write The Obama Dog Blog too). Little did I know that I would be swept up into the Portie presidential frenzy. With apologies to the Labradoodles for Obama people, I now feel like an honorary member of Team Portie. And, after spending so much time working with darling Willy and his passionate mom, I can't help rooting for them. Go Porties!

Here are some Portie for Obama products from my store:

Porties for Obama Greeting Cards

Porties for Obama Journal

Porties for Obama Tote

Porties for Obama Women's T-shirt

If the Obamas do choose a Portie, I think this shirt would be perfect for the President:

Property of my Portie Men's T-shirt

This one would look great on Michelle:

Portie Mom Women's Long Sleeve T-shirt

Something for the girls is in the works, actually, another Willy collage. Thank you, Buffy.

To see all the Porties for Obama items in my store click here. Labradoodle fans, feel free to contact me to commission art for your dogs. Yes, I can be bought.

January 15, 2009
Shepard Fairey’s Obama Inspired Dog Poster

Shepard Fairey,
the artist whose iconic Obama posters branded a movement and help elect
a President, has donated his talent to help rescue dogs with this ADOPT poster.
Shortly after President-elect Obama made the comment that his family
would like to adopt, "a mutt like me," Fairey was contacted by Dr. Pia
Salk, an animal
advocate who works with North America’s largest non-profit pet adoption
website, Adopt-a-Pet.com. Fairey explains:

Pia simply asked if I might be willing to
collaborate on a way to have my art help these animals.

As most of you know, I’m a big believer in speaking up for all who
suffer injustice, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation or in
this case, species! And I’m all for adopting from the shelter. My
wife and I share our home with 2 pooches, George and Weezie, who is a
rescue. They are the happy canine siblings to our 2 human daughters.

The image I created for this print reminds me of a dog I had as kid, a mutt named Honey.

The
exciting news for art collectors and animal lovers is that 400 signed,
limited edition prints will be available for sale some time this
January and all proceeds go to Adopt-A-Pet.com. You can sign up for
news alerts at Muttslikeme.com. These prints are highly collectible and will go in a matter of minutes.

But
if you don't get one, the website also has free badges, banners,
posters, and wallpaper you can download and add to your own sites to
raise awareness and show support. There is even a black + white
version for kids in class to color in and discuss. Click here to see all the free artwork available.

Thank
you, Shepard Fairey, for continuing to use your talent for good. Your
work shows us that giving means more than writing a check. An image,
an hour of time, or simply speaking out against injustice can change
the world.

January 8, 2009
The Obama Dog Blog: My New Blog on CNN!

So, I have been moonlighting. I started a new blog called The Obama Dog Blog as a place for all the First Puppy stories I came across that were not arty enough for Dog Art Today. Then, this morning I got an email from Gaz the Cartoonist, whom I featured on my new blog, saying that we had been on CNN last night. Needless to say I am quite thrilled, but please know that this in now way diminishes my passion for my first love (and first blog Dog Art Today). I guess this is what having two dogs (or children) must feel like.

Anyway, if you come across any fun, funny or creative Obama dog news please email me. Any and all tips are greatly appreciated.

November 21, 2008