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  • 2011 Westminster Dog Show Starts Tonight

     

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    This is the first year the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show had a competition for their poster artwork.  The winner was Amber Sena with her submission Canon of Canine.  It is my favorite poster since 2004 when they first started incorporating art into their marketing materials.  You can order a copy of the poster here.  All proceeds will benefit the Animal Medical Center in New York City in honor of its 100th year as a national leader in animal health care.

    TV Schedule:

    NIGHT 1:
    Monday, February 14
    Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding Groups
    8-9 p.m. (ET) live on USA Network
    9-11 p.m. (ET) live on CNBC

    NIGHT 2:
    Tuesday, February 15
    Sporting, Working and Terrier Groups, Best In Show
    8-11 p.m. (ET) live on USA Network

    Go Doxies!

     

  • Keep Calm and Love Dogs Poster

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    Awwww.   Available here in many colors.

    Have a great weekend.

    P.S. If you want to make your own "Keep Calm" poster, use the Keep Calm Poster Generator.

  • Celebrate Dog Art Today’s 2nd Anniversary: Win a Valentino Pug Poster!

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    Win this poster!

    In honor of my blog turning two today, I have a gift for one lucky reader, a Valentino Pug poster.  This amazing prize was generously donated by the producers of Valentino: The Last Emperor, a documentary directed by Matt Tyrnauer that follows the Italian designer for the final two years of his celebrated career.  The film is also billed as a love story about Valentino and his business partner of 50 years, Giancarlo Giammetti.  And, from what I can tell, it is also a story about two men and their love for their five Pugs who jet around the world with them as one big glamorous happy family.

    This poster is now a rare collector's item as they were initially distributed for publicity purposes only, and now have been discontinued.  I think it is a magnificent combination of art, beauty, fashion, history, and dog love.

    If you would like to win it simply tell my why you love Pugs, or why you love Valentino, or why you love both in the comments section below.  On Thursday March, 19, 2009 the contest will end at noon and I will select a winner.  You can enter more than once if you have more than one thought on the subject.

    Valentino: The Last Emperor opens in the following cities:

    NEW YORK CITY – March 18 to 31
    Film Forum
    West Houston Street (W of 6th Ave)
    Buy tickets online at www.filmforum.org

    CHICAGO – March 27 to April 9
    Landmark Century Center Cinema
    2828 North Clark Street (at Diversey)

    Buy tickets online at LandmarkTheaters.com

    SAN FRANCISCO – April 3 to 16

    Opera Plaza Theater
    601 Van Ness Avenue

    Buy tickets online at LandmarkTheaters.com

    LOS ANGELES – April 3 to 16
    Laemmle Sunset 5
    8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood
    Buy tickets online at Laemmle.com

    For more information visit the film's website.

    Thank you Paul Pangman for helping me coordinate this giveaway and Melissa Langer of Pug Notes for putting me in touch with him.  And thank you to all my Dog Art Today readers who make writing this blog so much fun!

    P.S. I was curious about the Pugs' names and left a note on the Valentino Film's Facebook page.  A few months later Giancarlo Giammetti kindly responded: Maude,  Milton,  Molly,  Margot, and  Monty.

    So sweet!

    P.P.S.  Sorry to all my international readers, but this contest is limited to U.S. citizens only.

    Winner Announced:  Congratulations to Jan Glasser.  You have won the Valentino Pug poster.  Thank you everyone who participated for your kind words and clever entries.  But how could I refuse Jan's request:

    I was
    hoping to win the contest for a fundraiser for our silent auction for
    PetFix which is a mobile spay and neuter clinic for low income
    families!!!!!  We are having a hip fashion show/pamper night for women
    and the dogs dress up as well. We sip Dirty Muttini's and Meowie Wowiies
    and it's a blast!Last year,we raised 30,000 all for the animals!  Check
    us out at www.petfixnortheastohio.org Thanks for your consideration!

    Way to pay it forward Jan.  And the fact that I am origianlly from Cleveland sealed the deal.

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  • Westminster Dog Show Original Artwork On Ebay

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    Westminster: There's Only One by Trish Biddle, 2009

    Doyle New York, is auctioning Trish Biddle's original artwork used for The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2009 poster on Ebay. The oil painting entitled Westminster: There's Only One depicts breeds from all seven dog show groups, plus the 2008 Best in Show winner, Uno, the champion Beagle. In the background is New York’s iconic Empire State Building lit in the Westminster colors of blue and gold.

    The painting is estimated to sell for $3,000 – $5,000.  Right now the bidding is at $1,525.  The auction ends on February 12, 2009 at 9 PST. 

    If the original is not in your budget you can purchas the poster for $35 at the Westminster Kennel Club online store.  Learn more about the artist at her website.

    2.13.09 Update:  The painting sold for $2,275.00.

  • Obamify Your Dog in Honor of President Barack Obama

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    In honor of the Inauguration of our 44th President, Barack Obama, I created this Shepard Fairey-esque image of Darby.  You can make one of your dog, cat, child or self at Paste Magazine's Obamiconme.com.  It's very fun and super easy! 

    For more a round up of the hippest Obama memorabilia, check out If It's Hip It's Here.

    Original photo by Grace Chon of Shine Pet Photos.

  • Marley & Me Urban Poster

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    Why I will not be seeing Marley & Me.  Via Shawn Stiegel's Facebook page.

    Dog Art Today does not condone vandalism or movie spoilers, but I couldn't resist.

  • Dachshund for Obama

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    One more day! Darby, my Longhaired Dachshund, hopes for change. He hopes the polls are right and Barack Obama will be our next president. His mom hopes her hopes won't be dashed like the last two elections. Go vote!  Go Obama!

    Order a Darby Hope print from my Etsy shop. Or t-shirts, mugs, note cards, and journals from CafePress. Email me to create a hope poster for your dog.

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    Dachshund for Obama women's t-shirt

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    Dachshund for Obama men's t-shirt

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    Dachshund for Obama baby onesie

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    Dachshund for Obama mug

    See more art for Obama at ArtofObama.com

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  • Heel Inspires Hillary Fan

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    NYC Heel poster courtesy of Micheal Surtees.

    Dog Art Today gets political again with this Hillary poster inspired by Disney’s viral marketing campaign poster for Beverly Hills Chihuahua.  The Hillary one was designed by screenwriter/artist Tony Puryear.  He wrote Eraser.   Poster available here.

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    Read more about this hotly debated poster here.

    P.S. You will recall that Eraser starred Arnold Schwarzenegger…a Republican…hmm….?!

  • HEEL: Disney Gets All Dog Art-y

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    Driving through Hollywood today, I spotted a wall covered with this this Heel poster.  Hmm, did Shepard Fairey get a Chihuahua?  Did Kevin McCormick of Obey The Purebreed start a wheat paste campaign?  I couldn't tell at 35 mph, so I drove on.  Later, I saw a huge Chihuahua silhouette painted on the side of a building.  That's not graffiti, I thought, that's corporate.

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    Shepard Fairey poster

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    Obey The Chihuahua poster
    by Kevin McCormick

    I came home and Googled "Heel L.A." and discovered this website where a Chihuahua named Papi calls for his comrades to revolt against dog sweaters and being carried in purses.

    With a little more research, I found some answers.  According to ViralBlog, Disney started a viral marketing campaign a few days ago for their upcoming movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
    The live action film about Chloe, a Beverly Hills Chihuahua who gets
    lost in Mexico and needs help from other dogs to get back home, sounds
    like Lady and The Tramp meets The Incredible Journey.  And although it
    is not due to be released until September 26, its YouTube video is already no. 6 on ViralBlog's top 10 viral videos of the week. 

    And look, influential dog bloggers like me are talking about it.  Nice job, Disney, especially since the working title was South of the Border, and this was the original poster…

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    Cool street dog art is way better, unless Shepard Fairey and/or Obey The Purebreed have lawsuits pending.  Then, I'm on their side.

    5.5.08 Update:  Heel posters spotted in Williamsburg, NY courtesy of Gowanus Lounge.

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    Update 5.17.08:  Heel posters debut in Boston.  Courtesy of Violentz's Flickr photostream…

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    Heel NYC via Michael Surtees at DesignNotes…

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    Update: 5.19.09:  There is a hot thread about this Hillary/Heel poster by Tony Puryear over at reddit.

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    Highlights include:

    Is the Heel/Hillary poster a poorly done rip off of Shepard Fairey's Obama poster?

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    Can it be a rip off when Shehard Fairey appears to be inspired by these artists?

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    Aleksander Rodchenko

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    Emory Douglas

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    Andy Warhol

    Or perhaps Fairey found inspiration from Chinese propaganda posters…

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    Or the Japanese Naval Ensign…

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    I'll keep you posted on this intriguing nexus of dog art, pop art, politics, and propaganda.  Comments welcome.