Dog! Dog! Dogs!!! xo

I realized I hadn't had a full on DOG! session on Talula's Terradoodles!

Years ago I wanted to move to Park City and become a dog portrait artist. Even before having my own dogs (CJ, Chester and Moxie)... I knew in my heart that it was something I wanted to do. To be able to connect with an animal and tell their story thru their eyes (insert Sarah McLaughlin song here) would be such a joy in my life!!!  

Fast forward to North Carolina, about 10 years later, and imagine a springtime, afternoon lawn party... My friend Laura had just purchased a river raft and she was so excited she sat in the frame of it, on a cooler (Filled with Natty Lights or PBR's???), in the grass.

Laura was in the throws of opening The Sleepy Dog, and extension of the already successful Soapy Dog in the River Arts District of Asheville. Laura was talking about how she was going to use the raft to take the dogs down the river....

This perked my inner artist. The visual, the memory of my Park City dream...and the need to find a niche here in Asheville.

The Soapy and Sleepy Dog present: The Artful Dog! A progressive idea that ties in an already successful, staple business in the RAD, with a signature service to the clients and community.

Not to mention reasonably priced, really good, dog portraits.

In the past 5 months the above artworks are the first dogs of The Artful Dog. October 9th is the ribbon cutting ceremony; look for your invites via email. xo.

Much thanks to everyone who has made this possible. Being able to work as an artist is such a gift. I am so grateful!!!