27 Tuesday Sep 2022
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A pink pug because we all need to smile. 🙂 And dogs just do that don’t they! I gave this little one my Stone Rock’d flair!
18 Tuesday Feb 2020
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The regal Doberman Pinscher dog looks like safety even in playful colors. A beautiful animal!
08 Thursday Oct 2015
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I’ve got some NEW dog lover’s work to show you today and one of them is a SWEET deal! Just click on the link below the “I Love Dogs” piece to see the offering.
If You Love Dogs….A Sweet Deal Is Here!
PICK BLACK SIDES! Looks Awesome!!
And now for some other new work. “Puppy Love 2” is another subject that is always close to my heart. 🙂
10 Wednesday Jun 2015
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black and white, bulldog, bulldogs, cool dogs, cute dogs, dog, dog art, dog paintings, dog prints, dogs, funny dogs, kiss, lips
“How About A Kiss”
Mixed Media Dog Art Painting Collage
Sharon Cummings
2015
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Another reincarnation into black and white. I couldn’t resist making the lips really “pop”!
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24 Friday Apr 2015
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Fans and viewers say no. This image of a cute little boxer has received the most traffic of any of my dog images in the least amount of time! And a print sold in less than 24 hours of listing! I say it’s just the right amount of cuteness. 😉
“Colorful Boxer”
Mixed Media Dog Art Collage Painting
Sharon Cummings
2015
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Now taking custom pet portrait orders!
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http://fineartamerica.com/featured/colorful-boxer-dog-art-by-sharon-cummings-sharon-cummings.html
29 Saturday Nov 2014
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“Colorful Great Dane”
Mixed Media Painting/Collage
Sharon Cummings
2014
People ask me regularly for custom work, so I thought I would post a little blog explaining the process. I do accept commissions as pet portraits (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, donkeys, goats, you name it!), but it has to be a piece that I WANT to create first and foremost. After desire, I also need good clear photos to work from. Small grainy cell phone shots just will not work. And I need to see the EYES really well. There should be light and life in them.
Once a clients sends me a handful of clear head shots of their beloved pet, I decide if any of the images will work. If so, then I charge a creative fee to work on the piece. For instance, the one pictured above would cost 40.00 for me to create. I accept PayPal and credit cards over the phone for this fee. After I have finished the work, I then list it to one or more of my POD (Print On Demand) sites and the customer is free to purchase prints in whatever size/mount they like. This is a separate purchase from the custom fee. You can get my prints on paper, canvas, metal and acrylic. They can also purchase the artwork on various merchandise such as t-shirts, coffee mugs, tote bags, etc.
Kiyah the Great Dane was a lovely subject to work with. When my collector Laura in Texas asked me to create this piece, I was delighted! I have had the opportunity to be caretaker to 6 Great Dane dogs in this lifetime. So it was my pleasure. 🙂
26 Wednesday Feb 2014
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Ever since the movie the Omen came out the Rottweiler dog breed has gotten a bad rap. To many people a general sense of anxiety accompanies the introduction to one of these beautiful canines. Truth is that they were originally bred and used to herd livestock and pull carts. I’ve watched in utter delight as one of our neighbor’s rotties herds children in their back yard as the kiddos squeal with glee. Mr. Wiggle pants is no menace, however, he does bark when strangers come around. This is normal dog behavior and you can expect this from any breed. What a lot of people fail to realize is that these animals are not specifically more aggressive than some other breeds unless they are trained to be so. You might be surprised to find Dalmatians in the top 10 of most dangerous dog breeds. How can that be? Disney made them seem so adorable. The fact is the only dog bite I have ever received was from a chihuahua. And all chihuahuas are not bad as I’ve met plenty that were sweet little creatures.
There are many things you can do to keep any dog balanced and an upstanding citizen of your community. I have years of experience with dogs, and am not an expert, but there are two mistakes that I have seen many people make with their companions. One is lack of proper socialization with people and other dogs. This should start at a very early age. Dogs should be exposed to lots of neighbors and friends of all ages/genders as a puppy and beyond (supervised of course). And there are far too many dog owners who do not spay/neuter their animals. This last key point is critical to keep aggressive behaviors away. Surges in hormones and lack of sexual release creates aggression in humans too. Lastly, no matter what type of buddy you want from a docile Golden Retriever to a Cane Corso you should always educate yourself about the specifics before ever bringing one into your home. You should be a leader that has an understanding of the best way to train your breed of choice. And you should actively train them. If you need help, hire a dog behaviorist to assist.
I’ve never met a Rottweiler that I didn’t like. I have found them to be loving and playful acquaintances. My latest piece titled “Rottie Love” shows how majestic and noble this breed can look. But they can also look like this. 😉
Image courtesy of upside down dogs.
Badass? Not really….
Abstract Art by Sharon Cummings 