Tag: t-shirts

Keith Haring’s Dogs

Untitled, 1980

Keith Haring (1958-1990), the quintessential Pop artist who stamped his style all over Manhattan in the 80s, would have turned 50 this year. Haring's work is lauded for the "primacy of the line" as well as his devotion to the universal concepts of birth, death, love, sex and war.

Looking at his images on the excellent Keith Haring website, I would have to add dogs to that list as there are 86 dog art works there. It was impossible for me to choose my favorite, but here are some picks to enjoy. Click on images for larger view.

Untitled, 1980

Untitled, 1980

Untitled, 1980

Untitled, 1980

Untitled, 1981

Nine Drawings, 1981

Untitled, 1981

To me, Keith Haring represented everything that was cool and possible about the 1980s before he came to embody the tragedy of AIDS that decimated the arts community in the second half of the decade. Sadly he died at age 31 in 1990.

But even after his diagnosis in 1988, he used his talent to connect with people, bring awareness to the disease, and establish the Keith Haring Foundation to provide funding and imagery to AIDS organizations and children’s programs. Brilliant!

To own your own Keith Haring poster, decal, pin, t-shirt or toy and see many more fabulous dogs visit his Pop Shop.

There is also a compilation book called Dogs that includes Haring's dog art work and personal writings on life, children and friendship.

It would be a great Christmas gift for the Pop Art dog lover in your life. Click here to order.

August 26, 2008
Mother’s Day T-shirts For Dog Lovers

My dog mom t-shirts, sweatshirts, and tank tops continue to be a Mother’s Day top seller, which is good because I didn’t have time to create a new design this year. I’ve been completely buried finishing The Pearls of The Stoneman screenplay I’ve been working on for my friend Ben Glass. I’m happy to report it’s done! Now on to financing…I’ll keep you posted.

Regarding the mom dog t-shirts, if you don’t see your breed (or mixed breed) I will be happy to add it. Please contact me before May 1. Mother’s Day is May 11.

April 23, 2008
Laika Gets A Statue

AP photo by Alexei Nikolsky

A lovely tribute, especially the red carnations at her feet. Read more about this new Russian monument to the space dog, Laika, at Telstar Logistics’ blog, a funny, space-y, clever blog that USA Today hails for its "higher-than-average percentage of stuff that [hasn’t been] seen anywhere else."

Via Boing Boing — a directory of wonderful things.

And don’t forget about my own tribute to Laika — my T-shirts — available here and here.

April 13, 2008
Suzzie Wins T-shirt Contest!

Congratulations, Suzzie! You’ve won my first annual Dog Art Today T-shirt contest!

Thank you so much everyone who left such kind words of support. I’m thrilled by all new visitors and the great feedback!

Moira : )

March 15, 2008
Happy Birthday Dog Art Today! Leave a Comment & Win a Free T-shirt!

Via Catherine Johnson, Author, Dogs published by Phaidon

I started this blog as an experiment, a vague challenge to myself to see if I could do it. And 307 posts, dozens of new friends, hundreds of artworks and dogs later, I'm proud to announce Dog Art Today tuns one today and is still going strong. Actually, stronger than ever!

Thank you, all my readers, especially the ones who leave a comment and make my day. In appreciation, I'm giving away one short sleeved T-shirt from my DreamDogsArt Store.

To enter, simply leave a comment below. If you're not a dog person, may I recommend one of my mid-century modern non-dog matchbox label t-shirts.

Good luck and thanks again for stopping by : )

xo,

Moira & Darby

P.S. contest runs until Friday, March 14, noon PST.

Photo courtesy of the fabulous book Dogs by Catherin Johnson published by Phaidon.

UPDATE: Congratulations, Suzzie ! You've won! Thank you to everyone who left such wonderful comments. It was a great birthday : )

March 13, 2008
St. Patrick’s Day Vintage Dog Art T-Shirts & Greeting Cards

With a name like Moira McLaughlin it’s never too early to gear up for St. Patrick’s Day. Here are some new fun items I just made to help you celebrate this year. I found this vintage photograph of Irish worker Terry McKune, circa 1915-1920, and his little dog in the Library of Congress archives. Little is known about the man or the photo, but I simply love it!

A package of 10 St. Patrick’s Day greeting cards (above). Inside reads, “Happy St. Patrick’s Day!” in an emerald green Celtic font.

I think it came out cool on T-shirts too:

St. Patrick’s Day men’s ringer T-shirt. My mother always said, “A true Irishman doesn’t need to wear green.”

If you do need to wear your Irish on your sleeve, the military green St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt might be right for you.

I’m all Irish, so I’m going with this longsleeved black St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt and will sport a strapping Irish laborer on my chest — oops — that came out wrong — or maybe not ; )

The mint green short sleeved t-shirt is a great option too. Bars do get hot when you’re drinking all day.

February 17, 2008
Barack Obama is Super!

South Carolina Primary Resusts:

Barack Obama: 55%
Hillary Clinton: 27%
John Edwards: 18%

What a night!

Read Caroline Kennedy’s eloquent and moving endorsement of Senator Obama, “A President Like My Father,” in today’s New York Times.

Excerpt:

“I want a president who understands that his responsibility is to articulate a vision and encourage others to achieve it; who holds himself, and those around him, to the highest ethical standards; who appeals to the hopes of those who still believe in the American Dream, and those around the world who still believe in the American ideal; and who can lift our spirits, and make us believe again that our country needs every one of us to get involved.

I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them. But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president — not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans.”

Barack is Super T-shirts, including men, women, and children’s sizes, designed by my sister Sheila Cameron, available at her online store.

January 27, 2008
Welcome to the Show: The Beauceron, The Plott, The Swedish Vallhund, and The Tibetan Mastiff

February 11 & 12 mark the 132nd presentation of the Westminster Kennel Club’s Dog Show. This year, four new breeds are making their debuts. I have honored them each with my “property of” apparel in the official Westminster purple. Congratulations to all the dogs, owners, and handlers!

The Beauceron – Herding Group

A classic Beauceron white t-shirt to wear on the plane to NYC. Or wear it first and put it in your dog’s travel crate so she feels secure.

The Plott – Hound Group

This Property of My Plott polo shirt worn under a navy blue blazer is the perfect look for your appearance on Good Morning America after your Plott wins Best in Show.

The Swedish Vallhund – Herding Group

Effortlessly brag about your Swedish Vallhund’s big day at Madison Square Garden when you wear this long sleeved women’s t-shirt.

The Tibetan Mastiff – Working Group

Bundle up with your hard working Tibetan Mastiff in this cozy hooded sweatshirt.

The 132nd Westminster Dog Show airs live Feb. 11 & 12 on USA, 8pm EST.

January 23, 2008
Micheal Vick Sentenced to 23 Months

Read the story here. “Even My Indifferent Cat Hates Vick” t-shirt available December 10, 2007
German Shepherd Gifts

German Shepherds are the 3rd most popular dog breed in the U.S. This surprises me since I don’t know anyone who owns a German Shepherd (like how it’s all about me). But I trust the American Kennel Club’s statistics. And I trust that the German Shepherd owners are out there looking for Christmas gifts. So here are my picks:

Anne & Florent oil painting by Dog Art Today favorite Rachelle Oatman. Available through Dog Art Dealer Jaynie Milligan Spector. Obviously a mixed marriage.

Stunning White German Shepherd ornament. Made of porcelain, it comes with a red ribbon for tree hanging. From the White German Shepherd Store.

German Shepherd wired sculpture from Green Piece Wire Art. Also available as a topiary, in case you want a German Shepherd to simply stay in your yard and look pretty.

A German Shepherd herds his flock of sheep on this darling long sleeved t-shirt. Available in lots of great sizes and styles from Karen Hocker Studios.

Experts say not to give a puppy as a Christmas gift. But it’s soooo fun! If you do it this year, be sure to include the “Bible” of dog training, The Art of Raising a Puppy by the Monks of New Skete, who have been breeding German Shepherds for over 20 years. I used this book to train and understand (the Monks are big on understanding your dog, which I love) my Dachshund. I wonder if that’s why he thinks he’s a big dog?

Another great gift for a new puppy owner, a German Shepherd Men’s Fleece. You’ll need it to keep warm while you’re outside trying to understand why your dog won’t do her business. You asked nicely.

Hand carved German Shepherd portrait by Michael John dePierro. Visit his Parts of a Larger World to custom order one of his sculptures of your pet. He does people too.

November 14, 2007