Blue dog

Sixty bodypainters from around the world converged on the German city of Mainz for the Fifth International Bodypainting Festival.

Although the other models were human, one lucky dog got in on the action.


Photo: Torsten Silz / Getty Photo

Source: Spiegel online

"Spray on the Bay" in Erie, PA

Are you an artist, or an artistic person, close to Erie, PA? Want to try your hand at fire hydrant decorating?

Therapy Dogs United, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with the Erie Water Works to bring "Spray on the Bay" to Downtown Erie. This is Erie's first-ever beautification project that will transform the city's system of fire hydrants into decorative art. If you're an artist, and would like an application, call their office today, at (814) 456-DOGS! Hydrant designs will be sponsored by local businesses. For a pricing schedule, call or Email pat@therapydogsunited.org

Oscar the Grouch (shown above) was painted by local artist Ben Raymond. You can see Oscar for yourself - he's located at the corner of West 5th and State Street in front of Al DeLuca's Variety. Oscar was sponsored by Werkbot Studios - an Erie-based web design and host company (www.werkbot.com)

Crucified frog creates controversy

An ongoing row over a sculpture of a crucified frog on show in a Bolzano, Italy, museum gained momentum when a Catholic politician reported the work to the police for public obscenity.

The sculpture, which depicts a warty, pop-eyed amphibian nailed to a cross with a frothing mug of beer in one hand and an egg in the other, has been at the center of furious polemics ever since it went on display in May.

But the row has heated up after Pope Benedict XVI's arrival in the nearby town of Bressanone for his summer holiday.

Right-wing separatist party the Union for South Tyrol said Wednesday it had collected 10,000 signatures supporting the removal of the work, while the president of Trentino-Alto Adige regional council, Franz Pahl, entered his eighth day of a hunger strike in protest over the frog.

Local bishop Wilhelm Egger - a strong critic of the work from the start - said on Tuesday that he had discussed the sculpture with the pope, although he would not comment on the pontiff's views on the matter. "The crucified frog has shocked many visitors to the Museion and has hurt their religious feelings," Egger said.

Source:ANSA.it

Hair hats

Check out the "creations" at hair hats.





I think I would kill my hairdresser!




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Eyes over Africa

In 2006, to fulfill a long-held dream, widely acclaimed photographer Michael Poliza and friend Stefan Breuer undertook a helicopter journey across Africa. Skimming close to the ground, they flew over 19 countries.

In 'Eyes over Africa' Poliza shares the astounding beauty, scale and diversity of this imposing continent.

At the website, Eyes over AFRICA XXL, you can see some of these outstanding images.

Art by Brian Rubenacker

Boston terrier with a red balloon

Red Balloon

That butterfly looks like its up to no good.

created by the artist Brian Rubenacker

This "unique" Print 5 x 7 inch on 8.5 x 11 on heavy archival paper.

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A pine-y bear

Artist Richard Carpenter made this bear from "hundreds of thousands of pine needles. The pine needles were gathered off the ground, sorted, washed, trimmed and hand woven, over 8 months, in making the life size bear."


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Art by Deborah Sengl

In her new exhibition “Of Sheep and Wolves” Austrian artist Deborah Sengl continues her exploration of the topics of stealth and deception, mask and simulacrum. Sengl's art is on exhibition at the art gallery Deschler in Berlin, Germany, through May 24, 2008.

Wolf-Sheep-Priest

Puma-Dentist

Art by Christine Merrill

"Nevil, Ruby and Reginald" oil on canvas

The perfect pet?

Mary Holstad creates realistic dogs and cats out of mohair.

Each creation is made with thick lush premium imported faux fur that is so soft to the touch. They have hand-embroidered lacquered noses, and premium hand-painted dark brown glass eyes. The face and feet are meticulously hand-trimmed, have hand-embroidered claws and hand-apliqued felt toes and pads. They are fully 5 way jointed, have sturdy armatures for posing and are stuffed with polyfill and plastic pellets for a nice weight.

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Art by Braldt Bralds

"Basket Cases"

visit the cat prints of Braldt Bralds

Walking on water

This stunning photo is "baletnica ;-)" by photographer Marcin Nawrocki. There are more of his photos at Fotografia Przyrodnicza

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Mustangs of Las Colinas

Mustangs at Las Colinas is a bronze sculpture by Robert Glen, that decorates Williams Square in Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. It is said to be the largest equestrian sculpture in the world.

The sculpture commemorates the wild mustangs that were historically important inhabitants of much of Texas. It portrays a group at 1.5 times life size, running through a watercourse, with fountains giving the effect of water splashed by the animals' hooves. (wiki)

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Easter Greetings

Easter Postcards from 1898 to 2007

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A Royal dog

Caesar, Edward VII's beloved Norfolk terrier, immortalized by Fabergé in chalcedony, gold, enamel, rubies. He wears a collar inscribed I belong to the King.

The King clearly doted on Caesar, who accompanied his master almost everywhere. Caesar would wag his tail and 'smile cheerfully' up into his master's eyes when King Edward scolded him for misbehaving. Such was their mutual devotion that Caesar wandered the corridors of Buckingham Palace in search of his master in the days following the King's death on 6 May 1910. Caesar's final duty was to walk behind the King's coffin, led by a Highlander, in the funeral procession from Westminster to Paddington on 20 May 1910.

A portrait by Maud Earl painted at this time and entitled Silent Sorrow was reproduced in The Illustrated London News of 21 May 1910. Caesar died in 1914 and is buried in the grounds of Marlborough House in London. A carving of him in marble sits at the feet of the King on his tomb in St George's Chapel, Windsor.

Source: The Royal Collection

Because of a post by The Pet Museum

Maud Earl at Encore Editions

Bones Salt & Pepper Shakers

Los Angeles designer Chris Stiles created these salt and pepper shakers from unglazed refined white clay.

Shake them bones

$28.00 from A+R

Art by Jeff de Boer

Jeff de Boer is a Calgary-based multi-media artist with an international reputation for producing some of the world's most original and well-crafted works of art. With an emphasis on metal, he is best known for such bodies of work as suits of armor for cats and mice, armor ties and sword-handled briefcases, rocket lamps and pop culture ray guns, and exquisite high art, abstract works called exoforms.



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Shark Car

The shark car was created by Patrick Amiot and Brigitte Laurent. They make huge, whimsical creations and display them on their lawn and on their neighbors' lawns.

Here's one I'd love to have in my front yard:


The San Francisco Chronicle has an article about Patrick and Brigitte and their art, called There's art on our lawn.

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Dogs and Art

The William Secord Gallery specializes in fine nineteenth century dog and animal paintings. The only gallery of its kind in North America, it was established by William Secord in 1990. Since then, it has become a popular destination for those interested in dog art and collectibles.

William Secord is the world authority on the nineteenth century dog painting and is the first author to explore the presentation of the dog from its origins to the remarkable paintings of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and up to modern times.

The gallery is holding a special exhibition to coincide with the Westminster Dog Show. Nineteenth Century Dog Paintings opens on February 9 and runs until March 22, 2008.

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The Art of Carousel Dogs

Tim Racer has always surrounded himself with animals, and they are his favorite subject matter. Be it a small Chihuahua, a well-muscled pit bull or a statuesque great dane, Tim lovingly combines all of his artistic skills to create unique works of fine art that reflect the timeless beauty of our animal friends.







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