WOOF Factory

Yes, that’s me. Times 3. I’m Takoda, a husky mutt, and I’m being painted. I must admit, I prefer walks and playing and eating and rolling on dead stuff to this posing as a model stuff. But my human is the artist, and I shamelessly admit I am truly beautiful. I imagine it is very difficult for any human, or dog for that matter, to be in my presence without desiring to furever capture my loveliness. Bring on the puparazzi, I don’t mind!

My human says the painting should be complete this weekend. Thank dog, then we can get back to enjoying the wonderful artic weather outdoors!

This adorable pup curled up in bed with a stuffie is RazzBearEe (is that not the cutest and most unique name ever?), a Wheaten Terrier. RazzBearEe was a Christmas gift commision. If you’d like to surprise someone you love with a painting of their dog, read my commision info page for details and prices.

Here’s RazzBearEe’s photo:
And I now I am off for to take some dogs for their a walkies! If it was up to them, blogging would be outlawed.

Here is Ernie, a Great Dane. Ernie’s human says he was “just the best dog ever”!

Here are a couple more Great Dane paintings: Fred and Panda

Christmas is a  tough time for blog postings since most of the paintings I am working on are intended to be super secret Christmas gifts! Finally it’s January, so I think I can share a some of my recent work without ruining any surprises. Here’s a painting I finished a few weeks ago, just in time for the holidays!

Here’s Basil, who I was told is “the most mellow dog ever”. Basil’s painting is a big 30″x24″, acrylic on canvas.

This is pit bull Grace, happily posing with her painting. Late last year I saw Gracie’s adorable mug on BADRAP.org and had to paint her! The painting was donated to BAD RAP and auctioned this weekend at BAD RAP’s 10-year anniversary benefit party in Berkeley. Read more about the party here and here on the Bad Rap blog. BAD RAP (Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pit bulls)  is a small and busy non-profit organization of pit bull owners, trainers, educators, rescuers, and supporters in San Francisco. If you’ve never checked out their blog and website be sure to visit – it’s an amazing resource of information and pittie pics that will make your heart melt!

Grace’s foster mom Jennifer took the painting home! Jenn plays upright bass in the awesome psychobilly band Three Merry Widows, who rocked the BAD RAP party. Thanks Jenn!

Grace’s painting has found a furever home, but Gracie the dog is still available! You can read more about Grace, and watch some cool videos, on  the Bad Rap blog and also on Vick Dog Blog. Grace is a 40-pound Canine Good Citizen star! If you live in the  SF bay area and are looking for a smart and adorable dog check this girl out!

Big, big thanks to Maureen of AnnaBee’s Doggie Boutique, Cafe & Playground  for making this happen! AnnaBee’s is located in Pacifica, CA and carries mostly one-of-a-kind and handmade items (super cool!). AnnaBee’s is named after a Louisiana street dog and Katrina survivor who arrived in California skin and bones but ready to take on the world. AnnaBee passed away at age 4 due to brain cancer and the boutique was opened in her memory. AnnaBee’s supports several Bay area non-profit dog rescue organizations, as well as The Sula Foundation. Stop by AnnaBee’s if you’re in the area!

This painting is Riggs, a Black Lab. As you can see, Riggs is a Minnesota Vikings fan. My dogs love football too. I know this because they enjoy playing keep away with the ball, and especially love tackling each other:

Catori, Takoda, and Vegas… Takoda tackles Catori

Catori tackles Takoda

These photos are from 2006 … edging toward senior dog age, my furkids are a little less into rough contact sports these days! They would probably prefer to watch it on TV!

I just realized it is mid-November! How is that possible?! That means that the holiday season is almost here, which means I am very busy! Unless we’ve talked and you’re on my painting schedule, I’m booked for pre-holiday painting commissions.

Thanks to everyone who commissioned paintings over the past year! In the past year, I have painted more than 50 dogs! I will resume doing commissions at a later date. I will be spending the first part of 2010 working on some large scale WOOF paintings that have been digging and barking around in my head. I will also be producing dawgalicious items like prints, postcards and magnets as well as some super secret & very unique + fun + earth-friendly dog stuff that I’ve been planning out in the WOOF Factory labradoratory!

Check back for new work – there’s a lot on the way!

PUPDATE!!! Rosie was FOUND today and is back at home safely!! Thank DOG!! Big hugs to Rosie and her mom!

PLEASE HELP! Rosie, a German Shepherd, escaped from her petsitter’s fenced yard Thursday morning in Columbus, Ohio. Rosie’s mom is a friend of mine!

Rosie is an adult, female, German Shepherd with a very black colored face. Animal control saw her at North Star and Northwest Blvd. at 10:00 AM this morning but couldn’t catch her. If you find her or think you’ve seen her please call 614-297-8380 or 614-787-1405. She is normally a friendly dog but was very scared when she was last sighted and took off running. Please let us know if you see her.

Rosie was wearing a pink gingham collar, she has all her tags on.

Please help me spread the word to anyone you know who lives in the Columbus area. Share this message on Facebook and retweet on Twitter. Please visit FindRosie.com for more information, maps, flyers, and photos!