A comic like, non-lineal sequence of symbolic associations.
Skele-series #10 (When we do the series as vector art with color, the wagon will be red.)
a color pencil drawing of a french bulldog puppy. / prismacolor pencils on canson paper. scanner ruined the “depth” :( i also drew this in white pencils on black paper. / http://www.redbubble.com/people/olechka/art/711334-2-french-bulldog
HER name is Mira! enjoy her, as we do at office!!!! drawing: pencil 4B, A4 paper
19×25 colored pencil. Original available. I consider this breed to be the “aristocrat” of dogs.. there is an elegance to them that few other breeds show. From my original series of purebred dogs, considering that there are 150 plus recognized breeds (the AKC) in the USA, I should stay busy well after I’m dead! “Borzaya” (“quick dog”) is a Russian term for various types of native sighthound. The Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya (Psovoi – the longhaired borzoi) is the dog we know as Borzoi. The system by which Russians over the ages named their sightdogs was a series of describing terms, not actual names, which makes the use of Borzoi for the Psovaya a mistake made by the first Western exporters of the breed. “Psovaya” means “longhaired”, just as “Hortaya” (as in Hortaya Borzaya) means shorthaired. Other Russian sightdog breeds are e.g. “Stepnaya Borzaya” (from the steppe), called “Stepnoi” or “Krimskaya Borzaya” (from the Krim), called “Krimskoi”. Appearance / Borzoi can come in any color or color combination. As a general approximation, “long haired greyhound” is a useful description. The long top-coat is silky and quite flat, with varying degrees of waviness or curling. The soft undercoat thickens in winter or cold climates but is shed in hot weather to prevent overheating. In its texture and distribution over the body, the Borzoi coat is unique. Temperament / The Borzoi is a quiet, intelligent, moderately active, independent dog. They adapt very well to suburban living, provided they have a spacious yard and regular opportunities for free exercise. Most adult Borzoi are almost mute, barking only very rarely. They are gentle, sensitive dogs with gracious house-manners and a natural respect for humans. Borzoi should never display dominance over people. However they are sometimes nervous around children and need to be introduced to them at an early age if they are to be the pet in a young family. Health / Life expectancy is 10 to 12 years, females usually living longer than males. Exceptional individuals have lived to be more than 16 years of age. Dogs that are physically fit and vigorous in their youth through middle age are more vigorous and healthy as elderly dogs, all other factors being equal. In most parts of the world, bloat and road accidents seem to be the most frequent causes of premature death. As with other very deep-chested breeds, gastric torsion is the most common serious health problem in the Borzoi. Also known as bloat, this life-threatening condition is believed to be anatomical rather than strictly genetic in origin. Many Borzoi owners recommend feeding the dog from a raised platform instead of placing the food-dish on the ground, and making sure that the dog rests quietly for several hours after eating, as the most reliable way to prevent bloat. History / It was long thought that Saluki type sighthounds were originally brought to Russia from Byzantium in the south about the 9th and 10th centuries and again later by the Mongol invaders from the East. However, now that the archeological archives and research results of the former USSR are open to scientists, it has become quite clear that the primal sightdog type evolved between the lower Kazakhstan part of Altai and the Afghan plains, and that the earliest actual sightdog breeds were the plains Afghans and the Taigan. These ancient breeds then migrated south (founding the Tazi/Saluki branch) and west (founding the Stepnaya, Krimskaya and Hortaya branches) to develop into breeds adapted to those regions. This was a slow process which happened naturally through normal spreading of trade, with the silk and spice trade via the Silk Road being the prime vector. The more modern Psovaya Borzaya was founded on Stepnaya, Hortaya and the Ukrainian-Polish version of old Hort. There were also imports of western sightdog breeds to add to the height and weight. It was crossed as well with the Russian Laika specifically and singularly to add resistance against northern cold and a longer and thicker coat than the southern sightdogs were equipped with. All of these foundation types – Tazi, Hortaya, Stepnaya, Krimskaya and Hort – already possessed the instincts and agility necessary for hunting and bringing down wolves. The Psovoi was popular with the Tsars before the 1917 revolution. For centuries, Psovoi could not be purchased but only given as gifts from the Tsar. The most famous breeder was Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolaievich of Russia, who bred countless Psovoi at Perchino, his private estate. In the 1917 Revolution, large numbers of native Psovoi were destroyed by the revolutionaries. The Tsars had turned them into a symbol of affluence and tyranny, and they were not welcomed into the new world of the Soviet Union. Some noblemen took it upon themselves to shoot their own dogs rather than allow them to fall into the hands of militants and be cruelly tortured. However, the Psovoi survived along with the other borzaya variants in the Russian countryside. In the late 1940s a Soviet soldier named Constantin Esmont made detailed records of the various types of borzoi dogs he found in the Cossack villages. Esmont was concerned that the distinct types of borzaya were in danger of degenerating without a controlled system of breeding. He convinced the Soviet government that borzoi were a valuable asset to the hunters who supported the fur industry and henceforth, their breeding was officially regulated. To this day short-haired Hortaya Borzaya are highly valued hunting dogs on the steppes, while the long-haired Psovaya Borzaya, still carrying some of the stigma of its association with the old White Russia, has become more common as a decorative companion. (information from Wikipedia) Complete 2000
Mixed media. Maybe some time later I will explain what this is about.
This German Shorthair Portrait is a signed,original, pastel and prismacolor pencil drawing. / Drawn on card stock, acid free artist drawing paper. / All of my drawings are sprayed with a final professional artist protective fixitive. “Custom Pet Portraits”is another area of my art work that I always return to and over the years I have helped preserve many a memorie for my buyers of the “Best Friends” that are still living or have passed over the rainbow bridge. These portraits have ranged from dogs, horses, hamsters and even fish in a bowl! I personally developed this sharp focus pastel and prismacolor pencil technique to make my drawings come alive. As with all of my artwork , my initials are on the front with full signature,title and date on back. / Size is 12’X12” / Thank you for viewing my art.
“Watching Over Me” Is another one of my original and signed “Custom Pet Portraits”. / Drawn on card stock,acid free,low tooth, bonded paper. Custom Pet Portraits is a much loved area of my art career. I derive great satisfaction in helping preserve the memories of our four legged friends either still with us or those who have passed over the rainbow bridge. / All of my Pet Portraits are from my own personal photography or those of my buyer. I also compose and donate these portraits to animal shelters. / . / Thank you for viewing my art. VIEW susan’sgallery / View susan’szazzle
4”x5” Prismacolor pencils
Black charcoal, commission 2008, 30×40 cm, Hahnemühle paper, www.arts-and-dogs.de
Pastel, on pastel card, 30×40 cm, commission 2007 / www.arts-and-dogs.de
A coloured pencil drawing of two Border Collie Cross dogs, siblings, called Molly and Cooper. I know these two dogs very well, and are very lovable, although now and then Molly will tell her brother off when he misbehaves with the ball…...typical bossy female lol.
A dog who lost his back leg after being hit by a car driven by his owner who tried to avoid killing him crashed into a tree and died. The dog blames himself and is howling on his owners grave for fogiveness. 120gsm. The Dark Season. Now we are all prepaired / Jolly place inside / Warm and snug Everything that little bit better different ’’Oh is God in the house’’? we ask In strange whispers never befor felt / Makes the dog shuffel and turn / Seeing all to much / In his corner rubbed grey He wakes at hours to late / Belly tight and swollen / ’’Was God in the house’‘ / If he was why didnt he stay He moves away from his corner / And trembles untill dawn / The dark season is here.
Coloured and pastel pencils on cartridge paper
Commissioned Work / This is Wookie…he is a pet of a friend and if you need ANYTHING torn up, Wookie will take care of it for you! “Holy Terror” is mild in describing this little dog…his heart must beat the speed of a Hummingbird and when he finally does go to sleep…the whole house must stay quiet so as to not wake him up! You should have been there for the photo taking sesson for this portrait…I will never be the same…LOL Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about having a pet portrait drawn… All I need is emailed photos. The size is usually composed on a 12”x 12” format and I email you a picture of the completed drawing and ship you the original. These drawings usually take me a few hours to complete. An original Pastel, Prismacolor Pencil, Pen and Ink drawing. Drawn on card stock, bonded, acid free,low tooth artist drawing paper. I use a bonded paper with low or no tooth for the smooth blending abilities and so the pastels are not chewed up during the drawing process. Sprayed with a professional fixitive for preservation and prevent fading. Thank your for viewing my art. VIEW mygallery / VIEW susan’szazzle /
Athena is a commissioned piece and another addition to my “Custom Pet Portrait Collection”. / An original Pastel, Prismacolor Pencil, Pen and Ink drawing. Drawn on card stock, bonded, acid free,low tooth artist drawing paper. I use a bonded paper with low or no tooth for the smooth blending abilities and so the pastels are not chewed up during the drawing process. Thank your for viewing my art. VIEW mygallery / VIEW susan’szazzle /
Drawing of a cute little Boston Terrier puppy. I know…he kinda looks like a Chihuahua, too.
Here’s a drawing of two rottweilers, their names are Lennox and Angel. Drawn as a commission, it’s original size is A4 (or 210mm x 297mm). As always I have used Derwent graphite pencils and putty rubber on top quality Canson ‘C’ a grain paper. This portrait was a pleasure to draw!
Several times a week, I have timed drawing and painting sessions for my students. It is kind of like a Pop Quiz…The purpose is to keep in the “right brain” and not become mired down in detail…that can come later… / These drawings/paintings are done in less then 20mins (usually) and when the buzzer goes off you stop…teaches impressionism, blocking in of subject, covering the blank paper or canvas, just geting on down the road in your creation. / It is also a way to simulate a groupings of “Work In Progress” so you always have something to work on and not go into the “Dreaded Artist Block” ....!!!!! The final drawing will be revealed a little at a time…this is another way to do a burst of drawings and they might be all on one piece of paper…I listed the final drawing some months ago…but never went into detail how it was composed. The final drawing is a result of many 20 Min. drawing sessions done in one day….stay tuned… High Country Canine…An original Pastel, Prismacolor Pencil, Pen and Ink drawing. / Drawn on card stock, bonded, acid free,low tooth artist drawing paper. I use a bonded paper with low or no tooth for the smooth blending abilities and so the pastels are colorpencils are not chewed up during the drawing process. / Thank your for viewing my art. VIEW mygallery / VIEW susan’szazzle /
Ink drawing.
Small ink drawing on handmade paper. / #5 in my Animal Portraits series. /
This young German Shepherd, named Fuzzy, was just over two when I was commissioned to do this portrait. He was a scary dog that was tearing at the fence to get to us but he was oddly afraid of my camera. When I got it out he ran and hid! It took a zoom lens to photograph him for this portrait. This is a graphite sketch on 11” x 14” 400series medium 80lb. drawing paper and took me one evening to do. Created by Linda Costello Hinchey of SW Virginia. This commission is used for our poster/print and is exclusively from the fine art studios of CHSTUDIOS.NET from a portrait commission. / —-—-—-—-— / Featured in… / Cats and Dogs Challenges: / Cats & Dogs- Top Ten Challenge Oct ‘09
Vector cartoon style drawing of a playful puppy playing with a tennis ball.
Ink drawing of Muffy, a delightful Maltese Shitzu cross. / This t-shirt was featured in the Red Bubble groups ‘Paws n Claws’ and Melbourne & Victoria’
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