Paint Your Memory by Rose Dobbins

Weekend at Jane Lew

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:30:00 +0000

"Buddies for Life" pastel on sanded paper $225 "Queenie" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper $325 "Working Man" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper $375. "Preparing for My Entrance" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper $375

This last weekend I spent 3 days at the Jane Lew VFD Craft Show. This was the first year for me to do this show. Had lots of fun, met some new folks and saw some familiar face as well. The weather cooperated, luckily. I am attaching some of the paintings that I completed at the show. Two of the paintings were of horses in preparation for my trip to Kentucky in February. Next stop Tamarack in November.

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:00:00 +0000

This is a painting that I have been wanting to do for sometime. He looks so relaxed.

16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper. $450.

Jack

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:54:00 +0000

Meet Jack. Doesn't he look like a happy dog. He was a commission for a couple from North Carolina.

11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper

On the Road Again, My Fall Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:48:00 +0000

Well things will be getting busy again. I have several opportunities to meet new folks and see old friends.

Black Domino

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:36:00 +0000

Black Domino is one of my best selling prints. He is currently on exhibit at Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg, WV, where I have a show featuring some of my Delightful Dogs. A gentleman from Washington, DC came to see the show this last weekend and purchased Black Domino. I know he is going to a wonderful home.

King of My Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:33:00 +0000

This little beauty was completed during Festivall at Charleston, WV. A wonderful gentleman came by and was so enamoured with the painting I sent him a print. He liked the use of the blues and purples in the painting.

Vern

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:24:00 +0000

This is Vern, owners Diane and Charlie enjoy his company. It is a good thing that they live out in the country with plenty of running room. This painting was done during a demonstration at Mountain State Arts and Crafts at Ripley in July.

16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper

2009 Summer Show Schedule

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:10:00 +0000

June 27 and 28 Festivall, Capitol St., Charleston
July 2-4 Mountain State Arts and Craft Show, Cedar Lakes, Ripley
Sept 4-6 Jubilee at Stonewall Jackson, Weston

Memorial Weekend at Tamarack the Best of West Virginia

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:52:00 +0000

I spent 3 days painting and visiting with folks as they shopped at Tamarack. I want to thank each one that stopped to say hello and signed up for the drawing for a pet portrait. A young lady from South Dakota won the drawing.

I will be back at Tamarack in November. Hope to see you then.

Seth

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:15:00 +0000

Along with Haley comes Seth. Each of the McKinney grandchildren were painted from photos when the child was 2 years of age.

Pastel on sanded paper

Haley

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:52:00 +0000

This one of the last two commissions for Dr. and Sue McKinney of Bridgeport. Sue had commissioned me to do all of her grandchildren to hang in their summer home in Lewisburg. Meet Haley.

Pastel on sanded paper

The Shaggy Observer

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:27:00 +0000

The Shaggy Observer was a photo given to me by a friend. Not sure who the owner was but I bet they were happy parents with this beauty.

The Shaggy Observer, 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper, $225

The Kentucky Crafted was Awesome

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:46:00 +0000

Well the Kentucky Crafted has come and gone. All in all the weekend was one to put in the memory book. My friend Pamela Gatens and I worked very hard for the weekend, but it was worth it. We both learned a lot about a show that size and meet some really wonderful people. My friend Marianne and her daughter Meridyth were also there for the weekend so we had dinner together each night and shared the daily experiences. I worked at demoing again this weekend which always brings lots of comments from the crowds. Thanks to all that stopped by to say "hi".

Hershey Kisses, 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper, $275

"Quiet Guard"

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:13:00 +0000

Allie is a Great Pyreness. People choose these dogs to guard their property. They are beautiful dogs.

"Quiet Guard" 16 x 20 watercolor on #140 lb CP Arches, $275

"Are You Missing Something?"

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:03:00 +0000

Meet Rosie. She was a friends beloved dog that loved her masters slippers. It was a big game for her to grab the slipper and run. Owners Jeanne and Bruce Brenneman.

"Are You Missing Something?" 16 x 20 watercolor on arches 140#CP, $275

Doesn't this make you want Spring to appear?

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:48:00 +0000

A photo of Jo Lyng was given to me by a fellow artist. I had several requests to do a Chow for my note cards but did not have a good reference photo. Then appears this sweetheart. I loved the glow of the sun on her coat. With the weather resting around freezing, it certainly warmed my soul.

"Jo Lyng" 16 x 20 watercolor on 140# CP arches, $200 SOLD

Getting Ready for Kentucky

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:34:00 +0000

It has been a busy month. I have decided to do a 2010 dog calendar and wanted it to be strictly watercolor images. I was also looking for really unusual dog poses, well that was not so easy. Dogs a generally sleeping or if a camera is in place they look at you with a goofy expression. The three new images will be available on the 2010 calendar, as notecards and also available in prints. As always the originals are also available for sale.

"Fluff Stuff" 11 x 14 watercolor on 140# CP arches, $150
"Napping Buddies" 16 x 20 watercolor on 140# CP arches, $175
"Going Shopping" 16 x 20 watercolor on 140# CP arches, $175
"Can we Share" 16 x 20 watercolor on140# CP arches, $200

Mette

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:45:00 +0000

This is the grand-daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Doug McKinney from Bridgeport, WV

16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper.

Kentucky Crafted

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:10:00 +0000

I will be representing Tamarack as one of the exhibitors at the Kentucky Crafted 2009, Trade Dates Feb 19-20, Public Dates Feb 21-22. If you are in the area or know someone that lives in the area, please invite them out to see us.

Little Pumpkins

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:05:00 +0000

A previous client of mine contacted me about a new commission. It seems that she had drawn her fathers name for Christmas and did not have a clue what to give a man that has everything he wants. Her solution, a painting of her daughter and nephew together for Grandpa.

"Little Pumpkins" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper, commission

Harley

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:57:00 +0000

I received a call from Mr. Pettis a week a before Christmas asking about a commission for his wife. Meet Harley. It's hard to express the feeling that comes over me when I am asked to paint someones pet that has passed away. I do the best to capture the spirit that the owner must have seen in their pet during it's life. I know that Harley was precious and loved. That is the best we can do for our little four legged friends is love them while we have them.

"Harley" 11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper, commission

Rita

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:48:00 +0000

Please meet Rita of Charleston. This was a Christmas commission for Mr. and Mrs. Halverson.

"Rita" 11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper. commission

Harley

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:44:00 +0000

Harley was a commission that I received during the weekend of demoing at Tamarack. This cat had the most beautiful color greenish blue eyes.

"Harley" 11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper, commission

It Was An Accident

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:38:00 +0000

This was another demo completed during the Tamarack weekend. I had lots of folks come by and tell me that was their puppy. Haven't we all had one of those accidents. You just can't help but laugh to yourself when you see the pitiful look of "I'm Sorry".

"It Was An Accident" 16 x 20 pastel on sanded paper. $200

Maggie

noreply@blogger.com (Rose Dobbins) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:28:00 +0000

Meet Maggie! Maggie is owned by Karen and Jay Lilly. A beautiful Jack Russell, Jay tells me she is a sweet girl.

Karen is the director of the fine art gallery at Tamarack.

"Maggie" 11 x 14 pastel on sanded paper, commission