Painted Paws Studio

Custom Pet Portraits | 10% of proceeds benefit the nonprofit animal welfare or rescue of your choice. paintedpawsstudio.com | facebook.com/paintedpawsstudio

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Mardi Gras Dog Print - Coming Soon!

Limited edition run! This print reproduction of "Damn, It Feels Good to Be King" painting, is signed and dated by artist Lillian Aguinaga and has three sizes to choose from. Each print sold benefits Jefferson SPCA.

The actual image is 6.5" x 8.1" printed on 8" x 10" paper, 4.5" x 5.6" on 5" x 7" paper, and 9" x 11.3" printed on 11" x 14" paper. Printed on acid-free archival watercolor paper with a subtle texture. The watermark does not appear on the actual print.

$8 of every 11" x 14" print, $5 of every 8" x 10" print, and $2 of every 5" x 7" print sold will benefit The Jefferson SPCA. Your order will be processed and shipped within 1-2 business days. Once your order is shipped it will be delivered within 1-4 business days via USPS.

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Lillian and Bauer, New Orleans.

I am an artist.

I am a “pit bull”-type dog owner.

I am the Majority.  

Photo courtesy of Painted Paws Studio.  

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Painted Paws Studio and StubbyDog Project have teamed up to help save lives! Now until August 8th, when you purchase a 12" x 12" Custom Pet Portrait and choose StubbyDog to benefit, Painted Paws will double our usual donation of 10%. That means 20% of proceeds will go to Stubby's spay/neuter campaign which funds spay/neuter surgeries for dogs in need!

Visit paintedpawsstudio.com/artfix.html to learn more and order your portrait!

#stubbydog #dogart #pitbull #spayneuter #s&n #animalwelfare #petportrait

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Neutered & Proud | Spayed & Fabulous

Painted Paws is very excited to partner with StubbyDog Project for their Spay & Neuter Campaign!

When you look at the staggering number of intakes and euthanasia in U.S. shelters, it's obvious that something needs to be done. Without looking at statistics and just from my own experience working at a veterinarian clinic (which I previously did part-time) I can give you 4 reasons why people don't spay & neuter.

1. Believe it or not, many people still shy away from neutering due to the misconception that it takes away from their "masculinity." Let me tell ya, Bauer was neutered when I adopted him at around 10 months old. He's definitely not a non-manly dog. In fact, when he trots down the hallway, all that runs through my head is George Clinton's Atomic Dog, "Bow wow wow, yippee yo yippe yay... Why must dog chase the cat.. Nothing but the dog in me.." and all that. He also managed to hump a stuffed animal dog in a training class recently. Needless to say, he still has his masculinity

2. Another common reason for not spaying or neutering is that "I never got around to it." Then, guess what happens one day... Bruce, your neighbor's intact Basset Hound, somehow sneaks into your backyard while your sweet and innocent (and not spayed) Whippet, Kiki, is doing her morning business. Three months later, you have a litter of awkward looking Bass-a-Whips running around. Not only does just thinking of the cost of vetting the litter wear you down, but the time to take care of them until you can find them homes makes you crazy - IF you even can find them homes! I won't even suggest that you dump them at a "shelter." Just be proactive and fix them in the beginning!

3. My favorite reason not to spay or neuter a pet is because "He's just such a good dog. I plan on breeding him and keeping a puppy from the litter." I understand the thought, I want Bauer to live forever and what better way to keep his genes alive by breeding. After all, I can't afford to clone him. The problem is, what happens to the rest of the litter from your Heinz 57 Mutt? It's just a selfish reason to breed a dog. Cherish the time you have now and remember the good times. Also, take lots of photos. There will be another "he's just such a good dog" that comes along.

4. Lastly, finances can be a problem when spaying and neutering pets. Many people skip that part since it's not necessary. It's easy to say "Why have a dog in the first place if you can't afford it?!" Well, there are many people that make great pet parents that don't make great amounts of money. I'd like to consider myself one of them. Luckily, there are resources out there that can help..

Actually, StubbyDog is here to help! May 20th - June 8th, Stubby will be hosting a doggie photo contest. All proceeds from the contest will go directly to spaying and neutering dogs in various shelters and rescues. Here's where YOU come in - Enter your pup's photo in Stubby's Spayed & Fabulous or Neutered & Proud contest! All breeds welcome to participate. Enter here: https://www.360photocontest.com/249

The 1st place winners in both the "Spayed & Fabulous" and "Neutered & Proud" categories will each receive a Custom Pet Painting from Painted Paws Studio! Top three photos in each category will be printed into flyers and distributed across the country in effort to promote awareness.

Another way to help is ART FIX, which is a special we'll be running from June 8th - August 8th. 20% of proceeds from every 12" x 12" custom portrait will be donated to Stubby Dog's Spay & Neuter Fund. Also consider purchasing an item from Crochets for Spays. 100% of the purchase price goes to Stubby's Spay & Neuter fund. (You can see Bauer, pictured above, sporting his beautiful bow-tie from Crochets for Spays. Oh yeah, he's Neutered & Proud!) Learn more by visiting this link http://stubbydog.org/stubbys-spayneuter-fund/ I can't wait to see all the Fabulous and Proud photos of your pooches!

ART FIX: http://paintedpawsstudio.tumblr.com/ArtFix

Crochets for Spays: http://stubbydog.org/stubbys-spayneuter-fund/crochets-for-spays/

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Check it out! Painted Paws is featured in 008 Magazine's "About The Artist" by Becca Cord. Bauer thoroughly enjoyed the article and recommends you take a peek! The entire issue can be found here (About the Artist is page 130): http://blog.008magazine.com/printissue/printissue.html

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Bauer says, “Throw me something, Mister!”

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We got the 2014 Your Pit Bull and You Calendar today! Bauer is stoked because the proceeds benefit Muttville Senior Rescue AND he's featured as Mr. Mardi Gras March! He seriously likes to pardi, plus, he loves cougars, err, the senior ladies 😉 Wanna help Muttville and get the cutest calendar full of Pibbles? Visit yourpitbullandyou.com to grab your calendar. #pitbull #mutt #donate #seniordogsrule

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GIVE 2 GET

Cajun Paws Rescue, an organization that we work with closely, is in need of financial support. Recently, they rescued several dogs that have required extensive vetting, including our very own foster, Jolie. In effort to help raise funds, Painted Paws Studio and Kev’s Creations have donated these gifts:

-1st prize: 11” x 14” custom painting of your pet by Painted Paws Studio

-2nd prize: Small - Medium sized custom dog bed by Keverly Lattier

-3rd prize: Pittie Gift basket, including 2 CPR koozies, 1 CPR

"Don’t Bull My Breed" shirt, and 1 deck of Pittie Poker playing cards from Painted Paws

Donate via this link: youcaring.com/helpCPR and you will automatically be enter to win! PLUS, you’ll help dogs in need.

Please consider donating! Without your support, Cajun Paws couldn’t have saved these babies:

Cajun Paws’ Cannon, previously used as a bait dog, has a story to tell here: Cannon’s Video

See more photos of Jolie here: Jolie Photos

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***UPDATE***

We concluded our GIVE 2 GET fundraiser benefiting Cajun Paws Rescue. Thanks to the generosity of the supporters  and contributors, we were able to  raise $1193 for Cajun Paws! Woohoo!!!

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Our New Foster

We welcomed our new foster dog, Jolie, into our home yesterday. She is about 5-6 months old and the sweetest, most playful girl.

A week ago, Amber, the president of Cajun Paws Rescue, received a call from Port Barre sheriff (in Louisiana) about Jolie in efforts to save her from going to the pound. She had lacerations around her neck that turned out to be an imbedded chain.

A week later, her neck has already begun to heal with antibiotics and hydrotherapy. Jolie doesn't seem to be bothered by it, but of course, that's all she knows.

Our first night was... playful. In fact, non-stop play between Jolie and Bauer. I think Bauer knows that Jolie's neck is vulnerable and has been playing extra gently with her. Jolie is not fully crate trained yet, so when it was time to go to bed, it was a little difficult trying to get her in the kennel. Bauer, on the other hand, was happy to get in the kennel. Jolie would begin to inch her way in, then Bauer would move right past her because he knows there would be a treat. Finally, I just let him hang out in her kennel while she waited outside of it.

I guess watching him be okay with the kennel gave her the motivation to be okay with it herself. It took her 5 barks and less than a minute of whining to settle down once she was in the crate. We slept most of the night.

This morning has been... playful.

What we know about Jolie so far is that although she's slightly timid at first, she is super sweet, a little goofy, and she LOVES to play. Sometimes, she looks like a lioness and sometimes she looks like a doe- either way she's gorgeous. She also loves a good meal and treat, but does not like banana : )

We can't wait to learn more about our new foster pup! Follow us on facebook or our website to stay up to date with Jolie, Bauer, and what's going on in the studio.

Jolie is a 5-6 month old, 28 lb. Pit mix up for adoption through Cajun Paws Rescue. Contact: [email protected] | cajunpawsrescue.com

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Bauer is going to have a foster sister!!! I couldn't get a non-blurry pic because they played so much! He plans on showing her the ropes in the studio 😉 Meet Jolie, an adoptable through Cajun Paws Rescue!

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We are so excited to be part of the Amazing Pet Expo in New Orleans on Nov. 9th! We will have paintings displayed and available for purchase, including this (once its finished) of a sweet black Lab.

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work in progress: Izzy

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Relaxing at the #lake. Hope everyone is having a great #laborday! #paintedpawsstudio #dog

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Think he's excited about the 3 day weekend? #funny #laborday #dog

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The Way to an Artist's Heart

Want to know the way to an artist’s heart? Art supplies, time to create art, support, and meals in between. The other day, my boyfriend surprised me with a significant tool for my studio. Not that he needed to get to my heart, because he’s already there. He prompted me to go into his room, a room devoted to some of his music gear, tools, and milk crates he can’t part with - we may just need them one day ; ) When I walked in, I see a box labeled Mainstays Kitchen Island Cart and see the image of a natural wood kitchen island on the front. My heart swelled and I shrieked with surprise and happiness.

Am I a good cook? Well, I like to think so, but that’s not why I was excited. I knew in the box there was a piece of furniture that I had been wanting for my studio… a painting taboret!

This is the true definition of a taboret:

noun \ˌta-bə-ˈret, -ˈrā\

a cylindrical seat or stool without arms or back

a small portable stand or cabinet

Basically, it’s the thing I put my paint palette on and store supplies in. The one I had been using was falling apart and I knew I would have to invest in another one soon. Plus, it didn’t have nearly enough surface area for my palette, palette knives, brush water, and spray bottle. The new one has a drop leaf panel for extra surface space, super roomy storage area in the cabinet, and a drawer to hold paint tubes and jars. It even has a place to hang paint towels on the side!

By the way, it’s amazing what new painting supplies can do for an artist’s motivation! So, yeah… The way to an artist’s heart, or at least to mine, is a thoughtful gift to help me keep pursuing what I love to do - paint.