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toadbriar Nov 22, 2006

Shadow is a real live dog who lives in the UK...I made a toy version of her though.

8" tall not counting base - 11" long from nose to tip of tail. Sewn muslin, stuffed & painted.

It's from this dalmatian that she wanted her own dog made:

I hope she's happy I got carried away, instead of disappointed....!
Shadow isn't attached to the cart yet anyhow, so at least if she doesn't
want the wheels, that is still ok!

Judi Nov 22, 2006

Really Nice Kim.  WHat a great look you have found! :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

bearkidz Nov 22, 2006

A really nice pice. I love the "old style" look     which will look really nice in a display combined with a teddy bear.
Hugs,
Marion

cherylbruinwerks Nov 22, 2006

Wow Kim... Shadow is fabulous! I love it when artists try to think "outside the mohair" and try other mediums!
Great paint job too..if I can ask...did you Gesso first?

Cheryl

Marion Nov 22, 2006

   
Fatastic. Absolutely fantastic !!!     

Swan Valley Bears Nov 22, 2006

I love, love love your dog on wheels.  I want one.   :clap:  :clap:  :clap:

toadbriar Nov 22, 2006

Thank you so much! I have such fun making the painted muslin stuff :)

LOL yes I did gesso & sand - tinted the gesso tan-brown, so that in sanding/aging, if
it shows through, it won't show through bright new white. I like the way the gesso
obscures the seams & makes it look sorta like a molded rubber toy or something.

I just got the email, client luuuuurves the doggy, wants to keep the wheels! YAY :dance:
Here is the real life version:

thanks again!!

ConnieB Nov 23, 2006

Really great toy!  I love it!!!

melissa Nov 23, 2006

Kim, i love the doggie! He is so cool - I especially love how you've finished the ears - I like the tactileness of them (that I'm imagining through my computerscreen!)

I'm not surprised you customer loves him.....the real one is totally cute too!

Stitch Nov 23, 2006

Love the dog, and the wheels are a great bonus.  He's been well thought out and finished.

gotobedbears Nov 23, 2006

He is fabulous Kim - you can tell you are an artist, you have the 'eye'    :hug:

I love all your stuff  :clap:

Penny

minkbears Nov 24, 2006

I think that all of your dogs are wonderful...including the real one!
~ Kathy

jenny Nov 30, 2006

Kim your pieces are superb. You are such an artist.

You're not afraid to journey along 'the road less travelled'..I really admire you because your work stands out from the crowd...

Fantastic.. :clap:  :clap: