2014 Silent Auction
Please check out our varied selection of silent auction items from artists and businesses. We have something for most everyone! If you see something that you like, we would appreciate your contacting the artist / business and thanking them for helping Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary.
We do not plan to accept any new items for this year's auction other than the ones that have already been approved. If you are interested in donating an item for our Online / Silent Auction in 2015, please email Karen at [email protected].
We do not plan to accept any new items for this year's auction other than the ones that have already been approved. If you are interested in donating an item for our Online / Silent Auction in 2015, please email Karen at [email protected].
A Custom Song Dedicated to Your Pet(s) by Jerry Vandiver
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A Custom Song Dedicated to Your Pet(s)
Written and Sung by: Jerry Vandiver Value: Priceless The video on the left is the custom song written for last year's winner! |
Since making the move from Kansas City to Nashville, Jerry has seen his songs recorded by such artists as Tim McGraw, Phil Vassar, Lonestar, Barbara Mandrell, Lee Greenwood and The Oak Ridge Boys to name a few.
He scored a Top 5 single on Gene Watson's Don't Waste It On The Blues, a Top 20 on Wild Rose's Go Down Swingin' and #2 on Tim McGraw's For A Little While. Thanks to these artists, Jerry has songs on over 15 million records, two of which are hanging on the walls of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Jerry can be heard regularly at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe, The Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame's Songwriter
Series and NSAI's Tin Pan South. He is also a regular presenter/speaker at NSAI's Spring Training, Songposium and Song Camps as well as their Thursday night workshops.
Jerry co-authored the songwriting workbook Your First Cut - A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting There and can be found doing songwriting workshops all
around the U.S. and Australia.
www.jerryvandiver.com
He scored a Top 5 single on Gene Watson's Don't Waste It On The Blues, a Top 20 on Wild Rose's Go Down Swingin' and #2 on Tim McGraw's For A Little While. Thanks to these artists, Jerry has songs on over 15 million records, two of which are hanging on the walls of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Jerry can be heard regularly at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe, The Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame's Songwriter
Series and NSAI's Tin Pan South. He is also a regular presenter/speaker at NSAI's Spring Training, Songposium and Song Camps as well as their Thursday night workshops.
Jerry co-authored the songwriting workbook Your First Cut - A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting There and can be found doing songwriting workshops all
around the U.S. and Australia.
www.jerryvandiver.com
James A. Willis
Title: Nashville Power Lines
Dimensions: 16" x 20"
Value: $2500
Born and raised in south Georgia, painter & sculptor James A. Willis is best known for his stylistic oil & acrylic paintings, which capture the dynamic, everyday beauty of NYC & Nashville as well as the dramatic color shifts weather and light have on the skylines, architecture, people, and streetscapes of both places. “I see the two cities I call home as living, breathing subjects,” says Willis. “They have infinite moods and complexities.”
In addition to his paintings and drawings, Willis was the inaugural artist in residence at Gibson Custom Guitars in Nashville, and has explored many unexpected mediums.
He designs and paints motorcycles, surfboards, and musical instruments, and sculpts in both leather, metal, and traditional materials.
Wills's art can be found in important private and corporate collections around the world, and he has had multiple solo exhibitions at the George Billis Gallery in NYC. He recently completed a series of large-scale landscapes and a 15'-high limestone fountain, all of which are displayed at the new City Hall complex in Bainbridge, GA. Willis has been profiled in numerous publications, and one of his cityscapes appeared on the cover of Art & Antiques. His leatherwork is carried exclusively by Johnnie Q in Franklin, TN. Willis is the part recipient of an art endowment from CHASHAMA, a nonprofit arts organization in New York City.
http://jamesawillis.com www.facebook.com/jamesawillisartist
Dimensions: 16" x 20"
Value: $2500
Born and raised in south Georgia, painter & sculptor James A. Willis is best known for his stylistic oil & acrylic paintings, which capture the dynamic, everyday beauty of NYC & Nashville as well as the dramatic color shifts weather and light have on the skylines, architecture, people, and streetscapes of both places. “I see the two cities I call home as living, breathing subjects,” says Willis. “They have infinite moods and complexities.”
In addition to his paintings and drawings, Willis was the inaugural artist in residence at Gibson Custom Guitars in Nashville, and has explored many unexpected mediums.
He designs and paints motorcycles, surfboards, and musical instruments, and sculpts in both leather, metal, and traditional materials.
Wills's art can be found in important private and corporate collections around the world, and he has had multiple solo exhibitions at the George Billis Gallery in NYC. He recently completed a series of large-scale landscapes and a 15'-high limestone fountain, all of which are displayed at the new City Hall complex in Bainbridge, GA. Willis has been profiled in numerous publications, and one of his cityscapes appeared on the cover of Art & Antiques. His leatherwork is carried exclusively by Johnnie Q in Franklin, TN. Willis is the part recipient of an art endowment from CHASHAMA, a nonprofit arts organization in New York City.
http://jamesawillis.com www.facebook.com/jamesawillisartist
Rhonda Hole
Name: Touch the Dog
Artist: Rhonda Hole of Ft. Worth, TX
Dimensions: 36x36
Minimum Bid: $500
Rhonda Hole - Photographer - Fine Art - Teacher www.rhondaholephotography.com
To Rhonda, photography is the art of seeing. Her fine art photography reflects her passion for the combination of light, color, texture and design--and her fascination with the intimate details of the world.
Artist: Rhonda Hole of Ft. Worth, TX
Dimensions: 36x36
Minimum Bid: $500
Rhonda Hole - Photographer - Fine Art - Teacher www.rhondaholephotography.com
To Rhonda, photography is the art of seeing. Her fine art photography reflects her passion for the combination of light, color, texture and design--and her fascination with the intimate details of the world.
Peter Nash - Portraits in Fur (3)
Photo session of pet in your home (greater Nashville area only).
Includes an 11x14 print on canvas. A total of 3 sessions will be auctioned.
Value: $500
"The relationship between guardian and dog is unexplainable. My work interprets that love as a family heirloom that lives on after the parting.”
Peter Nash - Nashville 2014
PORTRAITS IN FUR is the perfect reward for a portrait artist. Without love of subject there is no art. The connection between the subject and myself reflects that love. I’ve gone from Dolly Parton to poodles. From George Jones to Jack Russells. From Lyle Lovett to Labradors. All in the blink of an eye. After 25 years of shooting Country Music artists (I saw more Men In Hats than a Marine DI) I’ve turned my lens to those who have provided a lifetime of love.
www.peternashdogs.com
Includes an 11x14 print on canvas. A total of 3 sessions will be auctioned.
Value: $500
"The relationship between guardian and dog is unexplainable. My work interprets that love as a family heirloom that lives on after the parting.”
Peter Nash - Nashville 2014
PORTRAITS IN FUR is the perfect reward for a portrait artist. Without love of subject there is no art. The connection between the subject and myself reflects that love. I’ve gone from Dolly Parton to poodles. From George Jones to Jack Russells. From Lyle Lovett to Labradors. All in the blink of an eye. After 25 years of shooting Country Music artists (I saw more Men In Hats than a Marine DI) I’ve turned my lens to those who have provided a lifetime of love.
www.peternashdogs.com
Michael Goodin - 3D Natural Wood Wall Art
Labrador-ables Description: Sculptured, 3D, Natural Wood, Wall Art By: Michael Goodin, OFSDS Dimensions: 34" wide x 19" high Value: $400 This handcrafted wall sculpture, which utilizes only natural wood colors, is made of many different and exotic woods such as black walnut, zebrawood, ebony, oak, aspen and cedar to get the variation in colors which make this a one of a kind piece. The design is by Kathy Wise. |
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Alan Jackson
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Seasons of Sweetbriar
A Photographic Collection of Home by Alan Jackson Hardcover Book Value: $200 “Alan, an avid photographer, wanted to capture the natural beauty of the home he built for his family. Thinking of the inevitable day when his girls would move away to follow their own path in the world, Alan began a collections of photos that would remind them of the unassuming beauty that they called home, Sweetbriar. Sweetbriar, created by God, bound by the Harpeth River and guarded by hand laid rock walls from years ago, is a 140 acre valley shadowed by the Tennessee hills and has quietly graced the lives of the Jackson family. Alan writes in the forward, ‘Small pieces of time and color woven together over several years – not just for coffee tables, but mainly for three “probably” homesick young women living away for the first time, longing for that place they call home and remembering the Seasons of Sweetbriar.’ You’re bidding on a unique collection of photographs personally taken by Alan Jackson. Seasons of Sweetwater, not sold in stores, was only given to family and close personal friends. This book is a priceless collector’s item.” |
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Two Night Stay at Hilton Nashville Downtown
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Gift Certificate for a two night stay at The Hilton Nashville Downtown
Value: $600 nashvillehilton.com |
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Four complimentary One-Day Park Hopper passes!
These passes, valued at $536.00, are valid during normal operating hours and provide admission to a magical experience at our unique theme parks: the Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios®, or Disney's Animal Kingdom® for one day.
One Night Stay at Omni Nashville
A gift certificate for a one night stay with complimentary valet parking Value: $400 www.omnihotels.com/hotels/nashville |
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Custom Mosaic Guitar by Terri L. Fitzgerald
Dog Mosaic Guitar
Value: $325
I have always loved art - from the time when I was a child, I would draw and paint whenever I could. I moved with my family to Germany in 1998. While there, I had the lovely experience of seeing Monet's and Van Gogh's original works in person. To view these pieces up close and see the bristles left behind from each stroke was incredibly inspiring.
After returning to the states in 2010, I started creating art. What began as an experiment, has become what you see today. I love this medium - from choosing the instrument, to creating the design, to photographing the final product. Every piece is created from my heart and takes me on a journey. At the inception of each project, I never know the destination, but each one takes on a life of its own and with each is a piece of me.
www.terrilfitzgerald.com
Value: $325
I have always loved art - from the time when I was a child, I would draw and paint whenever I could. I moved with my family to Germany in 1998. While there, I had the lovely experience of seeing Monet's and Van Gogh's original works in person. To view these pieces up close and see the bristles left behind from each stroke was incredibly inspiring.
After returning to the states in 2010, I started creating art. What began as an experiment, has become what you see today. I love this medium - from choosing the instrument, to creating the design, to photographing the final product. Every piece is created from my heart and takes me on a journey. At the inception of each project, I never know the destination, but each one takes on a life of its own and with each is a piece of me.
www.terrilfitzgerald.com
Kathy Ziegler - Photographer
Photo session with/of your pet (Nashville area only and does not include prints)
Value $125
Some of you may recognize Kathy Ziegler as the photographer that does the Mt Juliet Animal Shelter’s annual calendar & takes pix for the shelter to help get those animals adopted. Kathy does family, animal & business photography, & the art she creates of people’s horses, dogs & cats is exceptionally lifelike & treasured by those that commission her! Her work is often described as fresh, heartfelt, classy, timeless, and most of
all... fun!!
Kathy’s blog is blog.ktziegler.com, where you can check out her different galleries of subjects & contact her. 619-994-4750
Value $125
Some of you may recognize Kathy Ziegler as the photographer that does the Mt Juliet Animal Shelter’s annual calendar & takes pix for the shelter to help get those animals adopted. Kathy does family, animal & business photography, & the art she creates of people’s horses, dogs & cats is exceptionally lifelike & treasured by those that commission her! Her work is often described as fresh, heartfelt, classy, timeless, and most of
all... fun!!
Kathy’s blog is blog.ktziegler.com, where you can check out her different galleries of subjects & contact her. 619-994-4750
Kathy Ziegler - Artist (2)
Peruvian Paso
16x20 Limited Edition Print Value: $50 |
Giclee Print
16X20 Matted and Framed Value $225 |
Amanda Foster (2)
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Amanda Foster is well-know as an animal lover in the Mt. Juliet community. She has worked at Hilltop Pet Resort for over ten years taking care of furry friends in Nashville area. More recently, she has become a self-taught artist who specializes in puppy portraits. Many of Amanda's creations are displayed at Hilltop! Her paintings are bright and lively depictions of animals created with acrylic and spray paint. You may contact Amanda at: [email protected] < 24” x 48” Medium: Acrylic and spray paint Value: $600 |
30” x 24”
Medium: Acrylic and spray paint Value: $450 |
The Farm At Natchez Trace
Two Nights Luxury Boarding for Your Dog
Value $266
Certificate for a two nights stay on “The Dog who Thinks He’s Human” package with:
Morning Creek-side Nature Walk
Afternoon Playtime in the Field (with fellow human!)
Bedtime Story & Tuck-In with the Farm’s Signature Bedtime Treat
Restrictions: Reservations are required. May not be redeemed during high demand periods. No Substitutions. Expiration date is firm.
Date of Certificate 10/10/14 Expiration 4/10/15
Value $266
Certificate for a two nights stay on “The Dog who Thinks He’s Human” package with:
Morning Creek-side Nature Walk
Afternoon Playtime in the Field (with fellow human!)
Bedtime Story & Tuck-In with the Farm’s Signature Bedtime Treat
Restrictions: Reservations are required. May not be redeemed during high demand periods. No Substitutions. Expiration date is firm.
Date of Certificate 10/10/14 Expiration 4/10/15
Ana Zanor
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Description: Custom Pet Portrait Dimensions: 24x24
Medium: Oil on Canvas Value: $500 Note: Winning bidder pays shipping and handling unless they live within 50 miles of Artist (Stoughton, MA), in which case she will hand deliver. Ana earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts. She combines her two loves: dogs and painting. The result? beautiful dog portraits. Ana has a 9 year young Neapolitan mastiff mix (Roman bottom right) who came from ACC of NYC. He fits right in with her 2 sister English mastiffs, a boxer mix, two cats and a snake! For new commissions, mention OFSDS and Ana will donate 10% of the proceeds to us! Please visit www.amzfineart.com and / or https://www.facebook.com/AmzFineArt. |
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Elizabeth Brandon (2)
Signed children’s softcover book
Illustrated and written by Elizabeth Brandon Value: $12.00 |
Print from book - Sadie’s Good Dreams 20” x 24”
Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Bamboo Rag Paper Value: $75.00 |
Art Growden
Gift certificate for a custom 20" x 20" portrait of your dog done in acrylics from your photos!
Value: $300
After 30+ years in the graphic design business, I wanted an artistic outlet away from the computer. I’ve found it painting a subject that has always been a part of my life...dogs. I do bold, whimsical portraits of people’s canine pals under the watchful eyes of our Havanese, Diego and Olive, a Shih Tzu. I use acrylic paints because of the vibrant colors, primarily. I work from photos (cellphone pics are fine if the light is decent) and I like to know about the dog’s personality.
ArtGrowdenArt.com
facebook.com/pupportraits
Value: $300
After 30+ years in the graphic design business, I wanted an artistic outlet away from the computer. I’ve found it painting a subject that has always been a part of my life...dogs. I do bold, whimsical portraits of people’s canine pals under the watchful eyes of our Havanese, Diego and Olive, a Shih Tzu. I use acrylic paints because of the vibrant colors, primarily. I work from photos (cellphone pics are fine if the light is decent) and I like to know about the dog’s personality.
ArtGrowdenArt.com
facebook.com/pupportraits
CC Fly Designs Jewelry by Christina Conklin (2)
CC Fly Designs jewelry is handcrafted by Christina Conklin a self-taught artist from Rochester, NY. Each piece features vintage, new, recycled, and re-purposed elements to give it a unique "industrial" look. Pieces are carefully laid out to ensure perfect form and flow. Whether you choose a pre-made piece, or have one made to order, you will have a beautiful piece of art that will be the envy of all who see it, every time you wear it. The E & G2 collection is inspired by the artists three puppy mill survivor rescues - Emma & Gemma 7 year old Yorkies, and Gumpy a 12 year old Maltese. All of the pieces in the E & G2 collection have a locket for your pets photo and a matching charm for their collar. 100% of purchase price from this line will go to dog rescue. Contact Info: [email protected]
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Up-cycled assemblage vintage dog tag key chain with charm for dog
This key chain, from the E & G2 collection, features a combination of recycled findings, vintage dog tag, glow-in-dark rosary beads, working whistle charm (60's stir stick charm), picture frame with swarski crystal, and a charm for your dogs collar with matching crystal. Value $40 Up-cycled assemblage vintage dog tag necklace with lock dog tag charm This necklaces chain measures approximately 16 1/2 inches adjustable to 18 inches. Necklace is made of various recycled materials- vintage dog tag, white glass rosary beads, locket (with swarski crystal accent) for picture of your favorite hound, various charms (key, flower, and heart), plus a lock charm (with swarski crystal accent) for your dog's collar. Value $60-$75 |
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Kelly Schmitt Rice (3)
Throughout my life, I have experimented with different mediums and couldn't achieve the layering and ethereal qualities I wanted, so I ventured
into mixed media, especially using wax and embedded text. I am influenced by daily things around me and enjoy especially noticing the small details of life, that so many rush by. Stopping to really look microscopically into the heart of a flower. Rescued a baby squirrel, holding this precious animal in your hands, feeling blessed to experience their world for just moments. I paint what makes me happy, what inspires me and what stirs emotion. If that speaks to someone, I feel honored to share that with them. https://www.facebook.com/kelley.schmitt.rice
into mixed media, especially using wax and embedded text. I am influenced by daily things around me and enjoy especially noticing the small details of life, that so many rush by. Stopping to really look microscopically into the heart of a flower. Rescued a baby squirrel, holding this precious animal in your hands, feeling blessed to experience their world for just moments. I paint what makes me happy, what inspires me and what stirs emotion. If that speaks to someone, I feel honored to share that with them. https://www.facebook.com/kelley.schmitt.rice
Dream
Value: $125 A digital, airy composition focusing on the muse dancing in the middle. She wants us to dream, believe, and love more so that we can fly into the life that we weren't meant to live. |
Flight (black frame)
Value: $125 A digital composition chosen, printed, and distributed nationwide by Barnes and Nobel as a journal design. The birds represent all the thoughts, memories, and decisions we make in our lives. They swirl around. Some make it through the patterns of thought and some are tied down to remain apart of us. |
Flying Away
Value: $250 A mixed media assembly about the family and growing up, opening the cage door, and flying into your life. |
Gillian Ussher
Gift certificate for a 16" x 12" pastel commission of your own pet by UK's Gillian Ussher!
Value $179 - plus Gillian will pay postage.
About the artist - Gillian Ussher - I'm completely self taught, and have been working full time as a pet portrait artist since early 2013. I am originally from Ireland, but now live in the UK. To see more of Gillian's fabulous, realistic work, please visit www.perpetualportraits.co.uk.
Examples of previous works:
Value $179 - plus Gillian will pay postage.
About the artist - Gillian Ussher - I'm completely self taught, and have been working full time as a pet portrait artist since early 2013. I am originally from Ireland, but now live in the UK. To see more of Gillian's fabulous, realistic work, please visit www.perpetualportraits.co.uk.
Examples of previous works:
A certificate for a unique custom clock from The Clock Lady, JoAnn Shorter!
Example Only
Whether a distinctive addition to your home décor or a unique gift for the person who already has everything, The Clock Lady provides the perfect opportunity to own & share a truly distinctive piece of custom art.
Completely unique!
The winner will receive a certificate for a 16" custom clock made from your own photograph, a value of $150.
Please thank JoAnn for helping Old Friends and "like" her FB page https://www.facebook.com/theclockladypage
www.theclocklady.net
Completely unique!
The winner will receive a certificate for a 16" custom clock made from your own photograph, a value of $150.
Please thank JoAnn for helping Old Friends and "like" her FB page https://www.facebook.com/theclockladypage
www.theclocklady.net
A signed copy of Deana Carter's new CD along with a signed photograph.
The daughter of famed studio guitarist and producer Fred Carter, Jr., Deana grew up exposed to the wide variety of musicians her father worked with, including Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, and Simon & Garfunkel. Their strong influence would eventually seep into Deana’s own country-pop style. Her debut album, Did I Shave My Legs For This? boasts six songs co-written and co-produced by Carter and was released to strong reviews in late summer 1996. By the end of the year, the record had climbed to the top of both the country and pop charts, quickly achieving multi-platinum status. A “first” for the genre, Deana’s celebrated debut held this distinction for more than 5 years. Carter recently opened her own label, Little Nugget Records, on which her latest album Southern Way of Life will be released.
Carter now divides her time between Los Angeles and Nashville, writing and producing for both the pop/rock and country markets when not on the road touring. Her superstar success continues to be evident as last year’s chart topper “You & Tequila”, co-written with Matraca Berg and recorded by Kenny Chesney, was nominated as CMA’s “Song of the Year”, as well as two Grammy nods, notable the coveted “Song of the Year” , and, also, received a nomination as ACM’s “Song of the Year”. Singer, songwriter, producer – Deana Carter continues to defy conventional expectations, making waves as she makes great music. Please thank Deana for helping Old Friends and "like" her FB page https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDeanaCarter.
www.deana.com
Carter now divides her time between Los Angeles and Nashville, writing and producing for both the pop/rock and country markets when not on the road touring. Her superstar success continues to be evident as last year’s chart topper “You & Tequila”, co-written with Matraca Berg and recorded by Kenny Chesney, was nominated as CMA’s “Song of the Year”, as well as two Grammy nods, notable the coveted “Song of the Year” , and, also, received a nomination as ACM’s “Song of the Year”. Singer, songwriter, producer – Deana Carter continues to defy conventional expectations, making waves as she makes great music. Please thank Deana for helping Old Friends and "like" her FB page https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDeanaCarter.
www.deana.com
A signed copy of Ryan Bingham's CD Tomorrowland along with a signed photo.
After garnering critical acclaim for his first two studio releases on Lost Highway Records, 2007's Mescalito and 2009's Roadhouse Sun, Ryan Bingham went on to collaborate with Grammy-winning producer T Bone Burnett on the soundtrack for the 2009 acclaimed film Crazy Heart, including notably co-penning & performing the film’s award-winning theme song "The Weary Kind". The title track earned Bingham an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Critics' Choice Award for “Best Song” in 2010, as well as a Grammy Award for "Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media" in 2011. As a result of his monumental year, the Americana Music Association honored Bingham with the organization's top award in 2010: “Artist of the Year”. He wrote and sings the theme song "Until I'm One With You' for The Bridge on FX.
An avid animal lover, you will rarely find Bingham without his beloved dog Boo. Please thank Ryan for helping Old Friends and "like" his FB page https://www.facebook.com/RyanBingham
An avid animal lover, you will rarely find Bingham without his beloved dog Boo. Please thank Ryan for helping Old Friends and "like" his FB page https://www.facebook.com/RyanBingham
Giclee Prints by Dana Hawk (4)
Milo 10x34
My name is Dana Hawk and I’m an artist living in the Greater New York City area. I grew up in a small town west of St. Louis, MO. To be more specific, I grew up outside of that small town. My playmates were my dogs and I loved hanging out with them. They were always happy, ready to go for hikes in the woods and seemed to sense my emotions before anyone else. Perhaps my dog paintings are a tribute to these childhood canines, as life seems to have a way of balancing out the giving and taking.
"I believe that to paint anything well, an artist needs the ability to uncover a deeper level of truth about a subject, and this curiosity is what keeps me inspired. Dogs and other animals are a good source of inspiration for me because a relationship or an encounter with a dog is always real and unencumbered, and you can get to the truth of that dog’s personality very quickly. Usually that truth is pretty humorous, so it’s a very enjoyable quest for me. "
As an artist and dog portraitist, I have been commissioned by dog owners across the country to paint their beloved, four-legged friends. Painting dogs and playing a small role in the human-canine relationship is something that I take great pride in. If you’re interested in a commission, dog portraits for sale or other paintings, please contact me. I’m happy to work with you.
Dana's wonderful dog, Clinker, is a pitbull-mix from the Summit County Animal Shelter in Colorado, where she waited to be adopted for 6 months. Pitbulls are prohibited in nearby Denver, which probably contributed to her lengthy stay.
Giclee prints retail for $50-$150 each www.danahawk.com
Rita Earl Photography
Title: Rainbow (photographer's newly rescued 13yr old mastiff)
11 x 14 canvas on board Value: $150
I absolutely love to take pictures. I love making you comfortable enough to get through the photo shoot and actually have fun, knowing that the end product will make you smile and so happy you did it! Not only for now, but in 10 or 20 years when you look back on these memories – I know they’ll make your heart sing. Something you will cherish forever.
I am part of a huge, amazing family from Staten Island, NY, whom I’ve been practicing on since I can remember. I have lived in LA for the past 20 years and feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I am the proud mother of 3 of the cutest senior rescue dogs, another passion of mine. That’s pretty much it – my camera and my dogs – rule my world.
I have been fostering, adopting, & photographing rescue dogs for the past 8 years. It is truly one of my greatest passions. I work with the Villalobos Pit Bull Rescue & Angel City Pit Bull Rescue along with visiting local city shelters to photograph & network shelter dogs in hopes of finding their forever homes.
11 x 14 canvas on board Value: $150
I absolutely love to take pictures. I love making you comfortable enough to get through the photo shoot and actually have fun, knowing that the end product will make you smile and so happy you did it! Not only for now, but in 10 or 20 years when you look back on these memories – I know they’ll make your heart sing. Something you will cherish forever.
I am part of a huge, amazing family from Staten Island, NY, whom I’ve been practicing on since I can remember. I have lived in LA for the past 20 years and feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I am the proud mother of 3 of the cutest senior rescue dogs, another passion of mine. That’s pretty much it – my camera and my dogs – rule my world.
I have been fostering, adopting, & photographing rescue dogs for the past 8 years. It is truly one of my greatest passions. I work with the Villalobos Pit Bull Rescue & Angel City Pit Bull Rescue along with visiting local city shelters to photograph & network shelter dogs in hopes of finding their forever homes.
Joss Rossiter - UK (3)
I started painting about 10 years ago and am mainly self-taught. About 4 years ago, people started purchasing my art and I have now sold over 100 pieces worldwide. I retired from a wonderful career as a teacher after 43 years, and never dreamed that I would have such a fulfilling second career. I love what I do. Every day is filled with new joy.
Early this year, I was doing a commission of a family with their pet, when I suddenly realized how much I loved doing the dog itself. So I started painting my unique, vibrant pet portraits and now get commissions for cats, dogs and even horses done in my whimsical style. This is
such fun, and when the fun stops, so will I. Commission me to do your very own pet, immortalised forever. I also sell prints of all my work.
See more of Joss' work at www.jossrossiter.com or contact her at [email protected]
Early this year, I was doing a commission of a family with their pet, when I suddenly realized how much I loved doing the dog itself. So I started painting my unique, vibrant pet portraits and now get commissions for cats, dogs and even horses done in my whimsical style. This is
such fun, and when the fun stops, so will I. Commission me to do your very own pet, immortalised forever. I also sell prints of all my work.
See more of Joss' work at www.jossrossiter.com or contact her at [email protected]
Cocker Spaniel - Value $120
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Boxer - Value $120
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4 Notecards (blank inside) - Value $20
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Matt Micale (2)
Title: "Boxer in Blue"
Dimensions: 12" x 16" Medium: India ink and marker Estimated value: $250 |
I am a mostly self-taught, Asheville, NC based artist with a pseudo-pop style that meshes minimalism with small doses of realism. I use
bold, thick lines and vivid color to work with large areas of negative space to produce images that are as visually interesting as possible. I work primarily in ink and marker, with occasional forays into color pencil and watercolor. All work is original and is done by my hand. See more of Matt's work: www.mattmicaleartwork.com www.facebook.com/mattmicaleartwork |
Title: "Basset in Red"
Dimensions: 11" x 14" Medium: Ink and marker Estimated value: $175 |
Dina D’Argo
Title: Sundown at Dog Beach
Dimensions: 20x30
Medium: original painting on canvas
Estimated Value: $800
With bold brushstrokes, lush colors, and texture, Dina D’Argo captures the grace & beauty of her subjects. An animal lover and horsewoman, her focus is on celebrating the sacred bond between ourselves and nature. Dina works mainly in acrylic on canvas, with a refined yet dramatic blend of abstract & representational styles. Her work is full of symbolism and metaphor and visually expresses a deeper meaning beyond the image.
Dina D’Argo began her Fine Art career over 30 years ago, experimenting with a variety of media, participating in group shows and creating commissioned pieces. After earning her degree in Fashion Design in 1993 she began a successful design business in Los Angeles. Her return to painting full time followed a serious horseback riding accident that changed the course of her life and eventually led her to deepen her commitment to her lifelong passion for art. Originally from San Diego County, she spent the last 6 years on the edge of the Wao Hele O Puna Rainforest in Hawaii. Her paintings have been featured in galleries and private collections in Hawaii, California, Oregon, Amsterdam, and Tennessee, among other places. Dina now lives south of Nashville. When not in the studio she enjoys life with her horses and dogs, and is active in a number of non-profit organizations. She is represented by Dreams of Paradise Gallery in Hawaii, Midtown Gallery in Nashville, and her own gallery/studio space, Unbridled: Fine Art by Dina D’Argo in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Dimensions: 20x30
Medium: original painting on canvas
Estimated Value: $800
With bold brushstrokes, lush colors, and texture, Dina D’Argo captures the grace & beauty of her subjects. An animal lover and horsewoman, her focus is on celebrating the sacred bond between ourselves and nature. Dina works mainly in acrylic on canvas, with a refined yet dramatic blend of abstract & representational styles. Her work is full of symbolism and metaphor and visually expresses a deeper meaning beyond the image.
Dina D’Argo began her Fine Art career over 30 years ago, experimenting with a variety of media, participating in group shows and creating commissioned pieces. After earning her degree in Fashion Design in 1993 she began a successful design business in Los Angeles. Her return to painting full time followed a serious horseback riding accident that changed the course of her life and eventually led her to deepen her commitment to her lifelong passion for art. Originally from San Diego County, she spent the last 6 years on the edge of the Wao Hele O Puna Rainforest in Hawaii. Her paintings have been featured in galleries and private collections in Hawaii, California, Oregon, Amsterdam, and Tennessee, among other places. Dina now lives south of Nashville. When not in the studio she enjoys life with her horses and dogs, and is active in a number of non-profit organizations. She is represented by Dreams of Paradise Gallery in Hawaii, Midtown Gallery in Nashville, and her own gallery/studio space, Unbridled: Fine Art by Dina D’Argo in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
To see more of Dina D’Argo’s work, please visit her website, www.dinadargo.com
Cody Hale
8x10 colored pencil custom pet portrait from photo
Value: $120
My name is Cody Hale, and I am an experienced illustrator and portrait artist. I have been a professional designer and illustrator for eight years, and I hold a BFA degree in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. I started doing pet portraits about three years ago, when my wife and I started fostering dogs for a local rescue. The first pet portraits I did were of foster dogs in our care, and I enjoyed creating them so much that I knew it was something that I wanted to continue doing. My portraits are done from pictures, and I use colored pencil for the color portraits and graphite pencil for the black and white. Every pet is unique and I always strive to capture all the details that make them special. If you have any questions about my work please email me at [email protected].
Find out more about Cody at www.codyhaleart.com and https://www.facebook.com/codyhaleart?ref=hl. Examples of previous work:
Value: $120
My name is Cody Hale, and I am an experienced illustrator and portrait artist. I have been a professional designer and illustrator for eight years, and I hold a BFA degree in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. I started doing pet portraits about three years ago, when my wife and I started fostering dogs for a local rescue. The first pet portraits I did were of foster dogs in our care, and I enjoyed creating them so much that I knew it was something that I wanted to continue doing. My portraits are done from pictures, and I use colored pencil for the color portraits and graphite pencil for the black and white. Every pet is unique and I always strive to capture all the details that make them special. If you have any questions about my work please email me at [email protected].
Find out more about Cody at www.codyhaleart.com and https://www.facebook.com/codyhaleart?ref=hl. Examples of previous work:
Tina Whitfield
Waiting for Black Gold
Dimensions: 9x12
Medium: oil on linen
Value: $300
I am an artist living in Murfreesboro, TN with my husband Don and our two dogs, Buddy and Bear. Currently accepting portrait commissions, I am continually delighted by the awakening of my eyes and mind to the nuances revealed about an individual as I work on a portrait or figure study. It is an amazing and gratifying process. I equally enjoy painting the landscape, wildlife, still life compositions, and non-representational compositions.
If you would like to purchase a painting shown on my web site, commission a portrait or other work, please contact me and I will be delighted to talk with you.
Dimensions: 9x12
Medium: oil on linen
Value: $300
I am an artist living in Murfreesboro, TN with my husband Don and our two dogs, Buddy and Bear. Currently accepting portrait commissions, I am continually delighted by the awakening of my eyes and mind to the nuances revealed about an individual as I work on a portrait or figure study. It is an amazing and gratifying process. I equally enjoy painting the landscape, wildlife, still life compositions, and non-representational compositions.
If you would like to purchase a painting shown on my web site, commission a portrait or other work, please contact me and I will be delighted to talk with you.
Andrea Shine
Subject: Napping Husky (artist's rescue)
Medium: watercolor and gouache, matted and framed
Value: $350
I was raised in Europe and have been drawing since I could hold a pencil. I have illustrated seventeen children's books, one of which, THE SUMMER MY FATHER WAS TEN, received the prestigious Christopher Award. My work has been exhibited in and hangs in collections across many states and a number of foreign countries. I live a quiet life these days and concentrate my art on the abundance of rural scenes around our home.
Further information can be found on my website, www.andreashine.com.
Medium: watercolor and gouache, matted and framed
Value: $350
I was raised in Europe and have been drawing since I could hold a pencil. I have illustrated seventeen children's books, one of which, THE SUMMER MY FATHER WAS TEN, received the prestigious Christopher Award. My work has been exhibited in and hangs in collections across many states and a number of foreign countries. I live a quiet life these days and concentrate my art on the abundance of rural scenes around our home.
Further information can be found on my website, www.andreashine.com.
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Andrea with Millie, her rescued husky |
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Chelley Schultz
Title: Pit Angel #1: Karma
Description: First in a series; made of polymer clay; signed and numbered by artist
Dimensions: 3" by 4"
Value: $75
Chelley is a polymer clay/cold porcelain sculpture artist based out of Nashville who primarily sculpts fantasy creatures but is beginning a series of dogs, with Karma being the first!
You may see more of her work at https://www.etsy.com/shop/mythichideaway and like her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mythichideaway?ref=hl.
Description: First in a series; made of polymer clay; signed and numbered by artist
Dimensions: 3" by 4"
Value: $75
Chelley is a polymer clay/cold porcelain sculpture artist based out of Nashville who primarily sculpts fantasy creatures but is beginning a series of dogs, with Karma being the first!
You may see more of her work at https://www.etsy.com/shop/mythichideaway and like her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mythichideaway?ref=hl.
Plato's Closet - Gift Card
Description: Plato's Closet Gift Card
Value: $100
The Plato’s Closet Gift Card is donated by the Plato’s Closet Stores in Antioch and Madison (Rivergate area) TN but can be used at most Plato’s Closet stores across the country. For more information, go to www.platoscloset.com.
Value: $100
The Plato’s Closet Gift Card is donated by the Plato’s Closet Stores in Antioch and Madison (Rivergate area) TN but can be used at most Plato’s Closet stores across the country. For more information, go to www.platoscloset.com.
The Clothes Mentor, Madison, TN - Gift Card
Description: The Clothes Mentor, Madison, TN Gift Card
Value: $100
The Clothes Mentor Gift card is good only at the Madison, TN location. More information can be found at http://www.clothesmentor.com/stores/nashville/
Value: $100
The Clothes Mentor Gift card is good only at the Madison, TN location. More information can be found at http://www.clothesmentor.com/stores/nashville/
Martha Osborne
Title: Pretty Kitty
Value: $300
My name is Martha Spence Osborne. I was born and raised in Rutherford Co. Tennessee. Art and animals have always been a part of my life. I love to paint and I love animals. Capturing there sweet faces on canvases brings me much joy.
You can contact me at [email protected]
615 545 8354
Martha creates heirloom quality oil paintings in her studio in TN. You may see more of her work on her Facebook page Martha's Paintings.
Value: $300
My name is Martha Spence Osborne. I was born and raised in Rutherford Co. Tennessee. Art and animals have always been a part of my life. I love to paint and I love animals. Capturing there sweet faces on canvases brings me much joy.
You can contact me at [email protected]
615 545 8354
Martha creates heirloom quality oil paintings in her studio in TN. You may see more of her work on her Facebook page Martha's Paintings.
Ashley Bates
Pitbull
Dimensions: 12x12
Medium: acrylic painting
Value: $250.00.
I am a self-taught artist from Madison, AL. My love for painting is matched only by my love for animals, which are the frequent subjects of much of my work. This painting was inspired by eight year old pit bull, Roxy. I am a huge advocate for the breed and my wish is that someday all pit bulls are treated equally and given the love that they deserve. I have been featured in shows such Art Gone Wild at Zoo Atlanta and Art on the Square. I have taken numerous commissioned jobs and I am available for custom pet portraits. I am fully committed to my art not only as a profession, but also as a passion.
You can find my artwork on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ashleybatesart
Dimensions: 12x12
Medium: acrylic painting
Value: $250.00.
I am a self-taught artist from Madison, AL. My love for painting is matched only by my love for animals, which are the frequent subjects of much of my work. This painting was inspired by eight year old pit bull, Roxy. I am a huge advocate for the breed and my wish is that someday all pit bulls are treated equally and given the love that they deserve. I have been featured in shows such Art Gone Wild at Zoo Atlanta and Art on the Square. I have taken numerous commissioned jobs and I am available for custom pet portraits. I am fully committed to my art not only as a profession, but also as a passion.
You can find my artwork on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ashleybatesart
Tammy Murray - ReUse It Art
Red Love with Brown Paw - Recycled Art approx 27x10 value $55
ReUse It Art was started as a way for me to create art using natural, recycled materials. I realized that I could turn old wood pallets that may be headed for a waste dump into artwork and re-use items such as river rocks and sea glass to give an art piece depth and dimension. It is important to me that I leave as small a footprint on this earth as possible and recycling just makes sense. Plus it looks cool.
I also have an incredible love for animals and nature, you will see this throughout my work. Some of the “Love” pieces were even created using the image of a cast of my beloved Toby’s paw after he passed. I have created similar pieces for others using a cast of their pet’s paw so they could remember their pet in a very special way. One of the best parts about doing art is spending time with my furry kids!
You can find out more about Tammy's artwork by visiting www.REUSEIT-ART.com.
ReUse It Art was started as a way for me to create art using natural, recycled materials. I realized that I could turn old wood pallets that may be headed for a waste dump into artwork and re-use items such as river rocks and sea glass to give an art piece depth and dimension. It is important to me that I leave as small a footprint on this earth as possible and recycling just makes sense. Plus it looks cool.
I also have an incredible love for animals and nature, you will see this throughout my work. Some of the “Love” pieces were even created using the image of a cast of my beloved Toby’s paw after he passed. I have created similar pieces for others using a cast of their pet’s paw so they could remember their pet in a very special way. One of the best parts about doing art is spending time with my furry kids!
You can find out more about Tammy's artwork by visiting www.REUSEIT-ART.com.
J. Alexander's
Gift Certifcate
Value: $50
jalexanders.com
https://www.facebook.com/jalexandersrestaurants?ref=br_tf
Value: $50
jalexanders.com
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The Wild Cow Vegetarian Restaurant
Katherine Bell McClure
Title: Together
16” x 16” x 2 ½” acrylic and pencils on canvas
Value: $600
Atlanta artist Katherine Bell McClure has been doing paintings of our Old Friends from Facebook photos. She indicates "I have always drawn and painted animals, so when I ran across the Old Friends Sanctuary on Facebook, I was taken with the groups of dogs as images in addition to the organization itself. All these dogs come to one place and get along with each other- such a happy thing to see; they remind me of a group of kindergarten children thrown together in a classroom! I want to capture that content feeling in my Old Sanctuary paintings. Also - I have several rescue pets at home- dog, cat, ducks, chickens and rabbits."
www.katherine-mcclure.com
16” x 16” x 2 ½” acrylic and pencils on canvas
Value: $600
Atlanta artist Katherine Bell McClure has been doing paintings of our Old Friends from Facebook photos. She indicates "I have always drawn and painted animals, so when I ran across the Old Friends Sanctuary on Facebook, I was taken with the groups of dogs as images in addition to the organization itself. All these dogs come to one place and get along with each other- such a happy thing to see; they remind me of a group of kindergarten children thrown together in a classroom! I want to capture that content feeling in my Old Sanctuary paintings. Also - I have several rescue pets at home- dog, cat, ducks, chickens and rabbits."
www.katherine-mcclure.com
art-o-carton®
Description: Carton of 10 dog-related art works by various artists (as shown)
Value: $99.99
Art-o-mat® machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art. There are over 100 active machines in various locations throughout the country, with one at TPAC here in Nashville.
The Art-o-carton® is an open ended edition that is specifically designed for people who cannot get to one of the machines. It is also great as a gift and can be shipped to the person of your choosing.
The goal of the Art-o-carton® is to create an experience for the buyer (or recipient) that will be almost as personal as visiting one of the machines. The works in this art-o-carton were hand selected with Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in mind. Each carton comes with 10 works and will be given an edition number and registered in the permanent archives of Artists In Cellophane™.
Facebook: Art-o-mat® - Don't Go 'Round Artless!
http://artomat.bigcartel.com/product/art-o-carton
Value: $99.99
Art-o-mat® machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art. There are over 100 active machines in various locations throughout the country, with one at TPAC here in Nashville.
The Art-o-carton® is an open ended edition that is specifically designed for people who cannot get to one of the machines. It is also great as a gift and can be shipped to the person of your choosing.
The goal of the Art-o-carton® is to create an experience for the buyer (or recipient) that will be almost as personal as visiting one of the machines. The works in this art-o-carton were hand selected with Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary in mind. Each carton comes with 10 works and will be given an edition number and registered in the permanent archives of Artists In Cellophane™.
Facebook: Art-o-mat® - Don't Go 'Round Artless!
http://artomat.bigcartel.com/product/art-o-carton
Alison Poland
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Name: Capital Promenade III
10" x 30", charcoal on canvas, framed. Value: $600 Integrating her talent as an Architect and Figure Artist, Alison Poland exhibits her innate ability to bring to life our structural surroundings. Alison uses a colorful combination of charcoal and paint to dramatize and accentuate rudimentary details that would go unnoticed without her artistic attention and unique perspective on life. This is piece 3 of a series completed on the Capital Building in Nashville, TN. This is a unique piece because the artist demonstrates the architectural rhythm of the building's promenade through an abstract rectangle in the lower left hand corner. That is, the artist noticed that process of accessing this building is similar to the window configuration and proportions on the upper portion of the building. You first experience a grand stacked stair that leads up a hill to the more intimately proportioned entrance. Artist website and gallery: http://bit.do/alisonpolandgallery Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PaintedWhiteCanvas |
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Terri D. Moore - What Terri Fixes www.whatterrifixes.com
Custom Mixed Media Pet Portrait by Terri D. Moore
Value: $150
Value: $150
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Western KY artist Terri Moore is an avid animal lover & supporter of rescuing pets (2 from TN). She uses mixed media & encaustic work to incorporate her poetry & photography.
Terri is donating a gift certificate for a unique personalized pet portrait, which will be mixed media pieces, incorporating a photo of a pet as the base and enhancing them with oil pastels. The pet's name or specifics about them helps guide the direction of the piece, which is dimensional and uses up-cycled materials and frames (so no two are alike). The winning bidder will: (1) Choose from a 12” x 15” shadowbox frame or allow the artist to select a funky upcycled one of comparable size. (2) Help Personalize the Portrait by Completing the On Line Survey 3) Select Your Frame & Color Scheme 4) Submit Your Pet’s Photograph (full body and a close up) |
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Stephanie Rogan Calcagno - Clarity Art & Design
Gift certificate for an 11 x 14 custom pet portrait from photo
Value: $150
Description: oil alkyd paint, a fast drying oil, on stretched canvas with your choice of background
Stephanie Rogan Calcagno, owner of Clarity Art & Design, specializes in custom pet portraits. She says "I have always loved animals, dogs specifically, and strive to have each painting really feel like the client's pet. Many dogs look alike, but anyone could find their dog in a crowd and that's what I am going for when I paint, the particularity of each animal. I currently live on Long Island with my husband and our 14 year old American Pitbull Terrier who is still quite spunky in her senior years. Recently I have become a full time artist and with that comes a lot of excitement and possibility."
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/#!/ClarityArtDesign and http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClarityArtDesign. Examples of previous work:
Value: $150
Description: oil alkyd paint, a fast drying oil, on stretched canvas with your choice of background
Stephanie Rogan Calcagno, owner of Clarity Art & Design, specializes in custom pet portraits. She says "I have always loved animals, dogs specifically, and strive to have each painting really feel like the client's pet. Many dogs look alike, but anyone could find their dog in a crowd and that's what I am going for when I paint, the particularity of each animal. I currently live on Long Island with my husband and our 14 year old American Pitbull Terrier who is still quite spunky in her senior years. Recently I have become a full time artist and with that comes a lot of excitement and possibility."
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/#!/ClarityArtDesign and http://www.etsy.com/shop/ClarityArtDesign. Examples of previous work:
Kay Norman
Title: Winter Wolf
Dimensions: 11x9
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Value: $150
Kay Norman is an amateur painter who works in oils and focuses primarily on landscapes and animals. She has a long history of animal rescue work, including volunteering in New Orleans and Mississippi after Katrina and working with spay/neuter programs and in humane education. She and her husband share
their home with 3 dogs: an 8-year-old shelter terrier mix who has learned to love agility, a 12-year-old deaf cocker whose human died last year, and a 10+ deaf lab who came last Christmas as a foster and just stayed. Kay is especially proud to be known as the artist who captured Lucy-Lu, the face of OFSDS, on canvas.
Dimensions: 11x9
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Value: $150
Kay Norman is an amateur painter who works in oils and focuses primarily on landscapes and animals. She has a long history of animal rescue work, including volunteering in New Orleans and Mississippi after Katrina and working with spay/neuter programs and in humane education. She and her husband share
their home with 3 dogs: an 8-year-old shelter terrier mix who has learned to love agility, a 12-year-old deaf cocker whose human died last year, and a 10+ deaf lab who came last Christmas as a foster and just stayed. Kay is especially proud to be known as the artist who captured Lucy-Lu, the face of OFSDS, on canvas.
Susan Blair Truex
Title: Peace Rose
Medium: Oil on canvas, framed
Value: $350
A central theme you may see throughout my work involves women, children, animals and their space in our society. I have a special affinity with the roles of women in our lives, in both practice and symbolism. My husband and I moved to a three acre, wooded lot in the country and this proximity to wildlife and farm stock have given me a closeness to what may be a vanishing rural landscape. My impressions from living closer to the earth are a great part of my visual dialogue.
Susan will be the Oct 2014 featured artist at Gallery 202 in Franklin, TN.
www.truexstudio.com
Medium: Oil on canvas, framed
Value: $350
A central theme you may see throughout my work involves women, children, animals and their space in our society. I have a special affinity with the roles of women in our lives, in both practice and symbolism. My husband and I moved to a three acre, wooded lot in the country and this proximity to wildlife and farm stock have given me a closeness to what may be a vanishing rural landscape. My impressions from living closer to the earth are a great part of my visual dialogue.
Susan will be the Oct 2014 featured artist at Gallery 202 in Franklin, TN.
www.truexstudio.com
Kristine Bougie (2)
Littledove (1-Day Old Alpaca)
Ltd Edition Signed & Numbered Print 11x14 Double Matted 16x20, Value: $175 |
I am often asked “Are those animals really as sweet [or cute] as you’ve drawn them?” My answer is simple: “Absolutely! I simply draw what I see. They may not be quite as interesting or endearing every moment of the day, but animals are so emotional and engaging and these moments do exist – and often. I feel we are privileged to live and interact daily with whatever animals surround us. Animals are charmers who provide me with endless inspiration and memorable moments. What you see in my drawings is what I do with my evenings and a humble pencil…my efforts to capture the gifts of the day.
I live in Middletown, Ohio, where I am visited daily by several feral cats and a multitude of squirrels and birds. Nightly, a family of raccoons and a very chubby opossum come to my porch and enjoy a small treat left there for them. My son’s small herd of much-loved alpacas and their best-friend, Thunder, a Golden Pyrenees (read: huge gold dog) live on Camano Island, Washington, where I lived for half of my life before retiring. Returning to Camano Island frequently is one of my joys, it is truly God’s country. [email protected] |
Rudy-Dude (Pomeranian) Value: $65
Dimensions: 14x11, Double Matted Print 20x16 
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Maggie Arnold
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Title: Shell
Dimensions: 9"x9" Medium: Oil on Board Est. Value: $200 [email protected] Maggie Arnold is an aspiring artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. Formally trained in oils at Centre College, she primarily paints portraits and still-lifes. Her art defies easy categorization, subtly blurring the line between real and imagined worlds. Constantly crafting, she also keeps her hands busy with a variety of creative projects when not painting. Her studio in Marathon Village is the perfect atmosphere for such creative endeavors and her work can be viewed at maggiearnold.com. |
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Betty Smallwood
Gift Certificate for both a Custom Designed Piece (your
photos) plus a Nashville Frame (11” x 13” frame for 5” x 7” photo or
mirror)
Value: $75.00
After weathering Hurricane Katrina just outside of New Orleans, Betty joined the Peace Corps at age 55. After 2 years in Armenia, she returned to New Orleans to pursue a graduate degree in Anthropology. During that time, she designed, created and sold New Orleans themed as well as custom art pieces. Now living full time in Nashville, Betty has created a Nashville collage that can be put on any number of items. She also does custom designs using photos of your pets or any member of your family.
You may contact Betty at 504-444-4534 or [email protected].
The winning bidder will receive a Nashville frame similar to the one pictured on the lower left plus a custom piece using your own photos such as the olive oil bottle or frame with dog below.
Value: $75.00
After weathering Hurricane Katrina just outside of New Orleans, Betty joined the Peace Corps at age 55. After 2 years in Armenia, she returned to New Orleans to pursue a graduate degree in Anthropology. During that time, she designed, created and sold New Orleans themed as well as custom art pieces. Now living full time in Nashville, Betty has created a Nashville collage that can be put on any number of items. She also does custom designs using photos of your pets or any member of your family.
You may contact Betty at 504-444-4534 or [email protected].
The winning bidder will receive a Nashville frame similar to the one pictured on the lower left plus a custom piece using your own photos such as the olive oil bottle or frame with dog below.
Jewelry Bee by Betsy Ferg
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Description: Session to create your own One-of-a-Kind Custom Wearable Heirloom celebrating your canine friend! You'll spend an hour co-designing with Queen Bee, Betsy Ferg, designer, jeweler and storyteller. Package includes one chain and up to 7 charms from Jewelry Bee
Value: not to exceed $210 Jewelry Bee (think quilting bee but with jewelry) is the brain child and heart child of Betsy Ferg. The Jewelry Bee process combines Betsy’s trained graphic designer’s eye with a lifelong passion for jewelry to create one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art. The Jewelry Bee process isn’t a simple stop and shop format. Instead, a visit with Jewelry Bee offers a dynamic experience where customers can work directly with Betsy in the creation of their individual pieces. You choose the charms you like—it’s an intuitive treasure hunt--and then pick your chain and work with Betsy on the right balance and design to create a bespoke beauty, on the spot, that treasures your charm and tells your story. Betsy encourages you to dust off those charms and keepsakes that you have been holding onto and bring them in to incorporate into your necklace, creating an even deeper meaning to your jewelry. CONTACT: Betsy Ferg, Owner & Designer (980) 225-6076 [email protected] http://www.jewelry-bee.com/ |
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Mini Winnie's Cookies for Dogs (2) www.winniescookies.com
Due to numerous requests, the popular horse treat is now available in a small size for dogs!
Container of 5 dozen, aprox 32 oz. (total of 2 containers to be auctioned separately)
All ingredients are human grade, certified organic, no additives or preservatives.
Ingredients: Whole wheat, corn, barley, triticale, millet, rye, wheat bran, flax seed, alfalfa seed, dulse, unsulphered molasses, blackstrap molasses, filtered water
We bake fresh and send directly to your home!
Retail value: $20.00 each container
Container of 5 dozen, aprox 32 oz. (total of 2 containers to be auctioned separately)
All ingredients are human grade, certified organic, no additives or preservatives.
Ingredients: Whole wheat, corn, barley, triticale, millet, rye, wheat bran, flax seed, alfalfa seed, dulse, unsulphered molasses, blackstrap molasses, filtered water
We bake fresh and send directly to your home!
Retail value: $20.00 each container
Pedigree Foundation Gift Basket
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Description: Gift Basket with walking mittens, cap, frisbee, medium dog harness, thermal mug, and poo bags
Value: $80 |
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Camille Moore
Description: Gift Certificate for custom oil portrait on canvas of your dog or cat
Dimensions: up to 12”x12”
Value: $400
Painting will be ready to frame, frame not included. Painting to be painted from a photo that you provide, and I will talk with you about what I will need for a good photo. Painting to be finished within 90 days of receipt of approved photo. Portraits below are examples only.
615-599-0995 www.CamilleMooreArt.com
Dimensions: up to 12”x12”
Value: $400
Painting will be ready to frame, frame not included. Painting to be painted from a photo that you provide, and I will talk with you about what I will need for a good photo. Painting to be finished within 90 days of receipt of approved photo. Portraits below are examples only.
615-599-0995 www.CamilleMooreArt.com
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The Shelter Pups - Custom Stuffed Dogs (3)
Description: 100% wool custom handmade shelter pups for Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
Dimensions: Approximately 6"x3"x6"
Value: $125 each
http://www.shelterpups.com/custom_order.php
Dimensions: Approximately 6"x3"x6"
Value: $125 each
http://www.shelterpups.com/custom_order.php
Leo
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Zuzu
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Benny
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Longaberger Baskets (3)
Pam Winterrowd - Certified Scentsy Consultant (2)
Forget-Me-Not set - Valued at $48
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I LOVE animals and like to help out whenever I am able, which includes taking in strays and adopting rescues. I sell Scentsy products as a
hobby and would love to hear from anyone interested in learning more about what Scentsy has to offer. My personal Scentsy website is goodscents1959.scentsy.us. |
Heart-felt plug-in set - Valued at $34
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Autographed Photo of Scotty McCreery
In 2010, American fell in love at first sight with Scotty McCreery, then a shy 17-year-old boy with a wide smile, preternaturally deep voice and a love of faith, family and his hometown of Garner, N.C. Five months after winning Season Ten of American Idol, he released his debut album, Clear As Day, which became the best-selling solo album released by a country artist in 2011. Indeed, he became the youngest man in history to have his first album debut atop the all-genre Billboard Top 200 albums chart. In two short years, Scotty McCreery became one of country’s hottest new stars, with album sales topping 1.6 million, including a platinum-selling debut album that made Billboard history and helped him win several new artist awards. During this whirlwind career explosion, he performed for President Obama, sung the national anthem at the World Series, performed in the Macy’s Day Parade and put on shows from coast to coast.
Value: $20
Value: $20
Assorted Jewelry - Sterling Silver (6)
Robert A. Tino
Fallen Leaves
Signed and numbered print by Robert A. Tino
This print is #819 out of 950 prints and 50 artists proofs
Overall size is 18-1/4" x 25-1/2"
Original purchase price $134, receipt and certificate of authenticity included
Signed and numbered print by Robert A. Tino
This print is #819 out of 950 prints and 50 artists proofs
Overall size is 18-1/4" x 25-1/2"
Original purchase price $134, receipt and certificate of authenticity included
Wooden Door Stops
Value: $20 each
Examples only
Examples only
Pillowcases (2)
Mars Petcare - Deluxe Basket
Description: Dogs Rule Deluxe Basket includes Dogs Rule NYC T-Shirt, Dogs Rule Plastic Bowl, Dogs Rule Book, Dogs Rule Frisbee, Dogs Rule Collar, Dogs Rule Cups, Dogs Rule Canteen, and certificates for (4) BAGS Pedigree Dry Dog Food, up to $20 each.
Value: $150
Value: $150
Dog Bowl Feeder - Marie and Doug Bittinger
Description: Created by Doug Bittenger from white oak salvaged from a local 100
year old barn
year old barn
O'Charleys
Jewelry - Earrings
Description: Sterling silver earrings with Swarovski crystals in heart shaped box
Value: $25
Value: $25
Blankets - Fleece (2)
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Handmade Fleece Blanket
Value: $40 each |
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