Good news, My "Baby Blu" painting is part of this years 28th annual juried art exhibit, Art Show at the Dog Show! http://www.artshowatthedogshow.com/   This painting depicting my favorite frenchie monster puppy, with his curious intense gaze was painted in india and sepia ink washes with hints of white watercolor on hand selected artisan paper. It is available for purchase. Please direct inquiries to colleen@colleenlodge.com

"Henry" the tall and regal Park Ave pup was painted in india and sepia ink washes with hints of white watercolor on hand selected artisan paper. I warmly accepted this private commission.

"Tinker Bell" the poodle is an aging beauty featured in her signature red sweater.  Painted in india and sepia ink wash with hints of white watercolor on hand selected artisan paper.  Private commission.

Zorro

“Zorro,” pet portrait of a Yorkie drawn in pen and ink, private collection. Zorro was adopted from the ASPCA over a year ago. This sweet loving Yorkie now enjoys walking in Central Park and snuggling with his human subjects. His dainty movements when walking and resting gave him a royal air. I just adored the way he crosses his legs while lying down and in my opinion the pose exemplifies his nobleness. 

Mikie

“Mikie,” pet portrait of a poodle drawn in pen and ink, private collection. This latest commission was fun because of those fluffy ears!

Sammy M the Wonder Dog

“Sammy M the Wonder Dog” was created for the first virtual art show, The Artist's Best Friend, sponsored by The Canine Art Guild. “In this show, members of the group are free to express through their art and stories, the love they've had for certain special dogs in their lives.” I believe Sammy M’s story is a fitting first post.

Abandoned at a gas station in NYC, Sammy M was rescued by the animal shelter where I volunteer. This once homeless Australian Cattle Dog mix had a renewed outlook on life and was full of energy.

The first time I saw Sammy M his antics made me laugh. All I could see were his very large ears as they appeared and reappeared over the frosted kennel door! He was jumping in excitement higher than any dog I had ever known.

Sadly, an aggressive degenerative bone disease had infected his front leg and the shelter’s medical team made a tough decision to amputate. Sammy’s recovery was nothing short of inspiring. Aside from getting tired quicker than before he seemed un-phased. During playtime he was jumping as high as ever and he would even police his friends, breaking up any rude doggie behavior. Sammy M was also an intelligent student and flew through obedience school mastering all tasks and commands.

Shortly after graduation Sammy M was adopted. My last day with Sammy M ended in the same way it began - giggling. His body wiggling and tail wagging, Sammy M very cutely raised his shoulder and stump moving it up and down. This was his adaptation on the commands "shake" and "wave bye bye"! Sammy M was only part of my life for eight months, but his survival and success influenced my own outlook on life.