Learn how to create Dog Portrait Collages in a wonderful NEW BOOK! ~ DIY Dog Portraits

Happy Monday everyone!

I am so excited & honored to share that my Bulldog collage is included in the Inspiration Gallery section of a new book ~ DIY Dog Portraits. Creating collages is fun, easy & relaxing for kids of ALL ages!

Come & Play with us today!

The book is  Now available on Amazon. 

You can also purchase my Bulldog collage as note cards or a signed print in my etsy shop...

pugnotes.etsy.com

How FUN!

R-Chee & I are honored to be included in this wonderful book that shows you with 8 DIY projects how to create collages of your favorite pets right at your kitchen table!

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

Art Dogs: 100 Post Cards

Happy Monday everyone!

R-Chee & I are soooo excited and honored to be included in this just released ~ beautiful boxed set of Art Dogs: 100 Post Cards!

The publishers of Robynne Raye's 1000 Dog Portraits in which I had 8 of my dog portraits published earlier this year chose to include 2 of my paintings in this 100 Post Card set that is now available on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

Here are the 8 paintings, collages, yarn paintings and drawings from the book.

...and here are the post cards:

My Boston Terrier & Beagle paintings!

The box set is bound in an exceptional way with a beautiful silk ribbon to gently lift out the artfully printed cards.

The cards are produced on THICK , high quality cards and richly reproduced in vibrant and true colors.

They are so beautiful and would look lovely mounted, framed or floating in the mail with your thoughts, wishes & heart-felt hellos to all of your friends whenever you want to drop someone a note.

I am honored to have my painting included in both of these projects that honor the most special creatures... our DOGS! :)

R-Chee heartily conquers with my feelings on this subject!

and sends you all huge hugs and kisses today!

xoxoxoox

Melissa & R-Chee

Paws For Charity 2014 ~ The Art Book, Notebook and 2015 Weekly Calendars are ready!

 

Happy Monday Everyone!

R-Chee and I are so proud to be a part of the wonderful Paws For Charity 2015 Weekly Calendar and Note Book!

My pug drawing of Archie sleeping on a chair is in the calendar the week of June1-7 2015 and is also featured in the 2015 Notebook.

Weekly Calendar:

http://www.blurb.com/b/5577801-2015-two-page-per-week-planner

Note Book:

http://www.blurb.com/b/5572097-notebook

The Soft Cover Art Books are also available here:

http://www.blurb.com/b/5210564-2014-paws-for-charity

and the e-book version can be purchased here:

http://store.blurb.com/ebooks/468601-2014-paws-for-charity

This is our page in the Art Book for 2014

All funds raised from book sales are donated to Sheltering Helpless Animals in Distress (www.SHAID.ca), an animal shelter in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada.

R-Chee & I are so proud to be a part of this wonderful Art Book Project to help so many needy animals!

xoxox

Melissa & Archie

In the Press ~ Newly Published ~ 1000 Dog Portraits

Happy Monday everyone!

I am so excited to announce a newly published book by Robynne Raye...

1000 Dog Portraits

Here is a description of what you will find inside...

1000 Dog Portraits is a compilation of quirky, fun, fanatical illustrations, paintings, collages and drawings from designers and artists around the globe. From hounds to herding dogs, and mutts to terriers, there is a diverse range of artistic renditions from naïve and abstract to traditional portraiture.

Artist and designer Robynne Raye curates this collection that is a study guide on style for the budding artist as well as a book of inspiration to the practicing professional. There's even a chapter called, "How Many Ways Can You Draw A Beagle?" showing the myriad of ways an artist can depict a single breed of dog.

So rev up your illustration muscle and be inspired by this loving tribute to man's best friend.

"Some of our greatest historical and artistic treasures we place with curators in museums; others we take for walks." - Roger A. Caras, Animal Welfare Activist

I am honored to have 8 of my images included throughout the book.

The book may be purchased through amazon.com. 

...and my images may be purchased on products created just for you on both my website, www.pugnotes.com and in my Pug Notes Etsy Shop.

Please contact me anytime with any questions about any of my images or products and R-Chee & I will be soooo happy to answer them.

xoxoxox

Melissa & Archie

Fun News on a Monday Morning!

Happy Monday Everyone!

R- Chee & I have some FUN news to share!

My Pug Yarn Painting ~ The Kiss ~ was featured in Sunday's Life & Arts section of our local Boulder paper, The Daily Camera!

It is also in an online version here :) 

The signed print or a set of 10 signed note cards are available for you to enjoy in my etsy shop. :)

What  FUN news to start the day!

What do you have planned for today?

Please leave us a note and let us know!

We cannot wait to hear all about it!

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

A Call for Entries & An Honorable Mention! 1000 Dog Portraits ~ The Book

Happy Thursday everyone!

R-Chee & I are so exited to share a new book project that is set for release in the Spring of 2014 by Modern Dog Design CO.

It is in the Call for Entries stage and we just submitted several of our pug and dog drawings, doodles, collages & paintings for their consideration to be included in the publication.

If you have any kind of dog illustration you would like to submit, please do!  Wouldn't that be FUN if we were all published together in one book honoring our favorite creatures ~ dogs ~ and ART!

They are taking submissions until April 15th, 2013.

We will not hear if we made it in until NEXT Spring, but we did get a FUN surprise yesterday to see that our Beagle Painting was included in a blog post by the publisher, Rockport Publications, about the book's Forward dedicated to honor the regal Beagle breed!

 

Please click here to read the post!

How FUN & what an honor to be mentioned!

R-Chee is so excited about all the stuff we are doing!

I have been busy painting this week and will have a new Pug painting to show you on Monday!

Please stay tuned tomorrow for R-Chee's Funny Friday Post!

It is his favorite day of the week!

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

2013 Paws For Charity Art Book Project

 

Happy Thursday everyone!

  

I am sooooo excited to announce that the 2013 Paws for Charity Art Book is now available!

The 2013 Paws For Charity Art Book contains images of dogs and cats submitted by 90 artists and photographers (professional and amateur) in 5 countries.

Both the front and back covers capture the spirit of the Project beautifully!  Read more about the images and the artists on the Paws for Charity blog.

All funds raised from book sales are donated to Sheltering Helpless Animals in Distress (www.SHAID.ca), an animal shelter in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada.

 

R-Chee & I are honored to have two of our images included this year, Pretty in Pink & Pug Bliss - (Pug designs A83 & A81) on page 71.

 

To celebrate the book's release, I have set up a special listing in my Pug Notes' Etsy Shop featuring these 2 images in a pack of 10 cards with Free shipping. :)

 

If you would like to preview the whole book and/or purchase a copy, please visit the 2013 Paws For Charity bookstore.

I am honored to be included among such amazing artists in this wonderful project that raises funds for beautiful animals who are in need just a little bit extra love right now.

xoxoxo

Melissa & Archie 

The Paws For Charity Art Calendars ~ 2013

 

 

Hi everyone!

 

I am so excited to share the New Paws For Charity 2013 Calendars with you!

 

The book's creator and editor has made 6 gorgeous calendars for you to enjoy with all of the proceeds benefiting needy animals.

 

You can read all about the Paws for Charity Art Book Project here.

 

Fred's wonderful photo of our pug Archie is November 2013 in the Photography calendar!

 

... and my Love Pug Yarn Painting is February 2013 in the Art calendar. :)

Fred and I are so honored to be included in this magical book and calendar project that raise funds for needy animals.

Please visit the Paws for Charity blog if you would like learn more and buy your copies today.

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

A Must See! Dogs in Art ~ The Film

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpIp0Ebao8k

 

Happy Tuesday everyone!

 

I am so excited to show you a Magical Morphing Film of Dog Art throughout the ages created by our friend Moira McLaughlin of Dog Art Today.

 

I am honored beyond words to have my pug collage included in the film at time frame 1:42 into the 3:07 minute movie.

This image is also available in my etsy shop for you to enjoy as both signed note cards and prints.

The movie was created in 2008 and in 2012 it was included in "Strathmore Unleashed!" multi-media dog art exhibition at the fine arts and cultural center in Bethesda, Maryland. 

And this month the video graces the front page of the American Kennel Club's "Family Dog Magazine" digital edition.

You can learn more about the Film and all of the artists here...
http://dreamdogsart.typepad.com/art/dogs-in-art-film-the-art-.html

and you can view and share it from YouTube anytime...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpIp0Ebao8k

Moira inspires me and Archie everyday!

She is a fabulous writer, artist, and blogger that shows us everyday our powerful connection to the canine heart, mind and soul.

Please visit her blog and facebook pages and say hello!

 

She and her dog, Tyler, would love to meet you!

 

xoxoxo

Melissa & R-Chee

Pug Notes Newsletter ~ Summer 2012

Happy Thursday everyone!

R-Chee & I are so excited to let you know that...

 

The Pug Notes Newsletter ~ Summer 2012 is now online for your reading pleasure!

It is jam packed with fun news, photos, events, recipes, customer photos and more!

This issues recipe:  Spinach Pupcakes is nutritious and deeelicious!

Archie has gobbled his all up already!

Having Archie around always inspires me!

Since my Spring Newsletter, the brushes and paints have been flying in the studio!

I have been busy painting 7 new pug paintings for you to enjoy!

They are available on all of my products where you can choose the design!

I have new Travel Cases and Compact Mirrors for you to enjoy!

Come and meet Spongy & Licky and dozens of gorgeous puggies from all over the world in the Meet The Pugs section!

and learn about the Paws for Charity Art Book Project 2012 that raises funds for needy doggies!

Zack is guaranteed Light Up Your Life when you see the pug man cave his mom Tracy C., in AZ created for him!

Archie is officially On Strike until he gets one too! :)

This is only a preview of what you will find. :)

The complete Summer 2012 Newsletter is available here for you to enjoy so please click through when you have time.

If you would like a copy of the Newsletter to be emailed to you every quarter, please just email me anytime or sign up in the green outlined box at the top left corner of the blog. :)

I would also love to feature your pugs and recipes in the upcoming newsletters so please send them anytime you want to!

xoxoxox

Melissa & Archie

Paws For Charity Art Book Project 2012

Happy Tuesday everyone!

I am sooooo excited to announce that the 2012 Paws for Charity Art Book is now available!

The 2012 Paws For Charity Art Book contains images of dogs and cats submitted by 66 artists and photographers (professional and amateur) in 9 countries.

All funds raised from book sales are donated to Sheltering Helpless Animals in Distress (www.SHAID.ca), an animal shelter in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada.

I am so excited this year because this book is extra special to me!

My husband, Fred, is published in this edition on page 44 with his amazing photograph, "High Alert".

I am honored to have my yarn painting, "The Love Pug", published on page 66.

If you would like to preview the whole book and/or purchase a copy, please visit the 2012 Paws For Charity bookstore.

I am honored to be included among such amazing artists in this wonderful project that raises funds for beautiful animals who are in need just a little bit extra love right now.

xoxoxo

Melissa & Archie 



Love From Me Calendars ~ 2012

Happy Monday everyone!

Archie & I are so excited and honored to be a part of The Love From Me ~ 2012 Calendar.

All proceeds from both the Art Book Project and the 2012 Calendar raise funds for The Rose Fund which supports people with cancer.

Our Smiling Pug Yarn Painting is January 2012.

Please follow these links to learn more about and support The Love From Me Project on the:

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  Blog


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  Facebook Fan Page


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  Etsy Shop


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  Love From Me Art Book


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  Calendar 2012

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Please leave us a note and tell us what you did this weekend!

We cannot wait to hear all about it!

xoxoxo

Archie & Melissa

The Love from Me Project ~ 2011

Happy Thursday!

Archie and I are so excited to be the featured artist on The Love From Me Blog today!

We are so honored to be a part of a new book project ~ Love From Me 2011 ~ that raises funds for people fighting cancer.

Sara Harley's gorgeous book is lovingly put together page by page with the contribution of 61 artists from all over the world.

Please read more about Sara's inspiration, strength and personal story behind this amazing project.

I am honored to have my Smiling Pug Yarn Painting included on page 76.

In this beautiful book that you can purchase here.



and read all about the 2011 Love From Me Art Book here.

Sara also has an Etsy shop where you can purchase note cards to help support the Rose Fund.

It is the connections that we build in this life, even to people we never meet in person, that make our lives so rich.

Thank you for connecting to us everyday!

We are so lucky to have you!

xoxoxo
Melissa & Archie