Showing posts with label animal art for sale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label animal art for sale. Show all posts

Monday, October 17, 2011

Peek and Boo ~~ Kimberly Kelly Santini

 
 
 

"Peek and Boo," 10" square, portrait of two paint mares, done in Golden Open Acrylics on a Raymar panel, $489 to the first one asking nicely. Polite inquiries may come to me.

 
I blocked this painting in a couple weeks ago, but then got sidetracked with some other commissions. I had wanted to finish the horses for an exhibition, but the deadline came and went and there just wasn't enough hours in the day. (That's the risk one takes when practicing only the best sort of procrastination.)

 
The painting got set aside until this morning when I re-discovered it inside my in-box. I have a number of canine sketches on the docket for this week, but I wanted to work on something rather challenging for today, and these two fit the bill.

 
And a challenge I got! 1/2 way through my painting session, I realized some major drawing issues, and had to resketch and re-paint the majority of the canvas. Oh, I hate it when that happens.

 
No amount of paint-pushing can ever fix a badly drawn composition. I've stopped trying to fool myself.

 
There's in process photos on the studio's facebook page - inside the Mobile Uploads folder.

 
Thanks, as always, for looking at and sharing my artwork,
Kim



Anonymous

 
It's happening on more and more blogs. Someone checks in, leaves an anonymous message, and then runs away.

 
Well, the running away doesn't really happen. But seriously that's what I visualize whenever I see an anonymous comment - the fact that the individual don't believe in themselves enough to sign a name undermines their message.

 
And at the same time they completely eliminate the possibility of any sort of dialogue.

 
Isn't that one of the best parts of the internet? the conversations that play out because idea sharing occurs over blurred geographic and cultural boundaries?
 
 
 

Friday, September 3, 2010

Online Equine Art to Benefit Horse Rescues- Save A Face project




Orange Tabby in Vibrant Color!

Grazing Horse, a favorite late summer scene with coats so sleek the light glistens off their backs!

'Soft Eye' from the Southwest Art Series framed in rustic barn siding

I started Save A Face project this summer as a way to help the vast number of slaughter bound horses.  Of course this lead to wanting to help the vast numbers of shelter dogs and cats.  So many adorable faces flash before every day by way of social media ( 'Save a Face' Facebook page and Twitter ) that I needed some outlet other than becoming an animal hoarder myself!  I decided Save A Face could be a way for people like me who want to collect all those adorable faces to do so but not really.  :)  By collecting the animal portraits a portion of the sale goes to various animal related rescues and charities so that they can be supporting and continue their good work.  A win-win situation!  Many of the pieces are smaller desk or shelf size which also makes for a nice conversation piece at work as to why you support rescues.  They also make a great gift for a fellow animal lover friend!

I have ongoing auctions on eBay which can be found here or by searching Save A Face on the eBay site.  I try to do a variety of animals- dogs, cats, horses, farm animals and such... even auctioned off a cute mini guinea pig oil painting a few weeks ago!   You can nominate a worthy (aren't they all??) rescue animal or charity on my facebook page or web site .  Post a photo on our 'wall' on facebook so I have an easy way to find my next top model!   

Sue Steiner
animal and equine artist
http://www.suesteiner.com



 

Monday, July 5, 2010

30 day of mules!



I have now completed over 30 days of mule paintings, in fact have surpassed it and still aiming for a year (but we'll see how far that gets me, lolol). Milestone number two is completed (30 days)! Come to my blog and see them as they are posted each day (http://mule-a-day-paintings.blogspot.com/). If you wish to see them all in one place come to my website (http://www.sues-art.com/amuleaday.html)!
Painting pictured above "Ohhhh Yeah...." has been purchased, thank you Cat! All of my A Mule A Day paintings are available in my Etsy store (http://suesart.etsy.com/).
Sue Kroll

Monday, June 28, 2010

Curly Flanks - Painting a Dog a Day by Kimberly Kelly Santini

"Curly Flanks," 8" x 10", Golden Open Acrylics on Ampersand Gessobord, $469 and headed home to the first one asking nicely. Inquiries (portraits start at $29 and make incredible gifts) may always come to me.

I love love love the abstract elements of this painting. Flip it in any direction, squint way down, and it's still beautiful.

I know it's been quiet - at the end of last week, I took a few days off to celebrate my brother's wedding. It was the perfect weekend with family (the Kelly family is a big and most excellent one) and old friends (also most excellent!). I returned to the studio refreshed and ready to paint.

However the painting bit didn't happen till later in the day - this morning was spent with a photographer and videographer from the press (I'll keep you posted on that!), mid-morning involved email responses (I'm still about 300 messages behind, but am working on them in the order received), and the afternoon was consumed with packing paintings to ship to their new homes.

Now I've gotten my paint fix and am off to finish a good book (Water for Elephants) - any suggestions for the next one I should read?

(PS this painting is of my friend's Curly Horses, taken last winter in the midst of much snow and zero humidity. A good place to "meditate" given today's weather.)

Thanks, as always, for looking at - and sharing - my artwork and musings with your friends and family.
Kim

TWITTER: ksantini
SHOP ORIGINALS & LIMITED EDITION GICLEES: at my Etsy shop
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READING MATERIAL: Preview and order each of the Dog a Day books at the publisher's website: The First Year(2006-2007) and That's 14 in Dog Years(2008). If you would like your copy personalized, order them through me.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Buy A Painting, Save A Horse!


A few months ago I took in my first 'kill pen' rescue horse who was one step away from going to slaughter.  About a two months ago I took in another, Darcy, a beautiful 5 yr. old registered Quarter Horse.  I am awaiting the arrival of Johnny Walker, my 3rd kill pen rescue.  I was helped in providing a home for these horses thru facebook friends'donations and the people at Another Chance 4 Horses at http://www.ac4h.com/  This began the seed of an idea for me to begin the Save A Face Project.   Obviously, there is a limit as to how many horses I can take in.  The rescues are full to bursting and more horses each week go to slaughter that could potentially be saved if we get the word out as to how to rescue and where to go. 




My idea is to first sell an original oil painting on e-bay thru the Giving Works Program.  A portion of the proceeds will go to a designated rescue.  E-bay handles dividing the money which is wonderful as far as I am concerned.  I don't have to get involved in redirecting money.  As a buyer you can know where your money is going. 

The second phase consists of selling limited edition playing card sized collectible prints called ACEO's also on e-bay.  They usually sell for for $5.00-8.00  and have the rescue information printed on the back to encourage people to become involved in helping the rescues.  Or they can just collect ACEO's, show them off and pass them around, knowing that in itself is a great help! 

I am calling the project Save A Face because as an animal portrait artist I know the power of faces.  Put a face to a cause and now its real and people can connect.  The faces will be of actual animals that are either happy examples of taking in rescues or the faces of so many in need. 



You can help support this project by sharing the links, bidding and starting your own Save a Face collection.  This is for those of us who want to save them all!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Save-Face-Benefit-Rescues-Trash-Treasure-/330435449700?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item4cef7cd364

Please take the time to read the description of the art at the link above.  It tells a alittle about the inspiration behind this piece.  ACEO's will be offered for sale once the original sells.  I will sell limited edition AECO's and then have a new piece.  My hope is that people will see the collectible value in the limited edition prints as well as the original paintings which will drive the value up.  I'm please with the interest I am getting but need your help to get it off the ground.  Bid, share and stop back to see more!  I also would love rescue links and stories for future pieces.  I am not affiliated with any one rescue.

Thank you!
Sue Steiner

equine and animal artist