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  • Chad by Ron Burns

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    If you’re not a Pennsylvanian but are jonesing to flex your political power, why not cast your vote Chad, the candimutt you can trust?   Created by dog pop artist Ron Burns to raise awareness and money for his favorite dog charities including Pets 911, the Humane Society, Barkley House and more, Chad does more than bark empty promises.  He is an outspoken advocate for the National Association for the Advancement of Mixed Mutts, belly rubs not wars, and Social Secure-A-Bone.  Learn more about his platform at his MySpace page. 

    And if you are a Pennsylvanian, don’t forget to vote tomorrow!

  • Marion Morrison’s Old Fashioned Pop Art

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    As I’ve mentioned here before, Photoshop has done a real number on Pop Art.  The simplicity with which one can Warholize an image has diminished Pop’s impact as a genre.  But artist Marion Morrison keeps the Pop spirit alive by doing things the old fashioned way – which is a bit disturbing to consider – when did Pop Art become so retro? Anyway, Morrison uses acrylics on large canvas to create her "in your face" life size pup portraits and has been collected by dog lovers all over North America for the last 7 years. 

    I think she does a wonderful job getting each of her subject’s expressions just right.  You can really sense their personalities.  And her mastery of light and color are simply wonderful.  She says that she is inspired by another dog pop artist, Ron Burns, but I think her works stand on their own as true originals in the Pop tradition and I am a big fan!  To order a portrait of your pet visit Morrison’s Pup Art Studio.

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    Misty

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    Mulligan

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    Coco & Chanel

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    Ellie-May

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    Beaudiddly

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    Speaking of Pop Art, did you ever wonder exactly how Andy Warhol created his silkscreened masterpieces?  Click here and see his process revealed step-by-step in a fascinating interactive lesson courtesy of The Andy Warhol Museum.

  • Beagle Gifts

    Beagles are the 5th most popular dog breed in the U.S. I think it’s because many Beagle owners feel they are like Lay’s Potato Chips, you can’t have just one. Here are my recommendations for excellent holiday gifts for the Beagle pack leader in your life.

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    Sweet Annie pop art print from dog artist Ron Burns.

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    Brett Rhodes Neal’s Beagle in Boots is one of my favorite pieces ever featured on Dog Art Today. At the time, I was blown away by his idea of making a painting of his Beagle sculpture covered in Picassos. But now, he’s outdone himself. Look closely at the sculpture seen above. It is a Picasso Beagle with a pop art — looks like a Lichtenstein — waistcoat! I love his mind and his work. See more here.

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    Property of my Beagle’s hooded sweatshirt. Whether you’re the coach or just part of Team Beagle, this design on a t-shirt, sweatshirt of tank top is perfect.

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    Beagle glass pendant. Hand made at Frums Glass Managerie and available on Etsy.

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    Beagle sunset photo from redrum foto. Awesome!

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    Smiling Beagle mug from Rebecca Collins of Art Paw Gifts.

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    Snoopy is perhaps the most famous Beagle ever. Seen here on a Year of the Beagle long-sleeved t-shirt.

  • Ron Burns: Prize Not Fighter

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    Pop dog artist Ron Burns lends his talent and his name to the Humane Society’s campaign to stop dog fighting. All proceeds from the sale of his t-shirts and other products go towards the HSUS Animal Fighting Campaign. Get a great look for a great cause and order yours today.

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    Watch Ron Burns discuss looking beyond the Michael Vick outrage to focus on the animals themselves (includes some graphic images):

  • Ron Burns: Pop Star

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    Sky magazine calls his style “Andy Warhol meets Matisse.” I don’t disagree, but another apt description for Ron Burns’s work might be “Man meets dog.” For, as Burns states, “Brilliant, saturated colors are the only ways I can begin to capture what each of us experiences with the dog and cats that nurture us.” Anyone with a pet knows that euphoric feeling, and knows Burns has somehow captured it with acrylics. Now that his work has become “extremely collectable” it might be time to invest. If that’s not in your budget, dress up your coffees table with his gorgeous book The Dogs of Ron Burns.