Living Life, Making Stuff.

Wondering what all the buzz 🐝is about? It’s time for Portland Audubon’s Wild Arts Festival starting today through Nov 22nd. 10% of all artists sales during the event go to support Portland Audubon and the good work they do throughout the year. Just enter WAF2020 at checkout on their site or any participating artists’s website. Do it for the birds and, of course, the bees. 💪 #natureartist #wildartsfestival2020 #birdartist #conservationart #bumblebees #artshows https://www.instagram.com/p/CHlAcAwnziz/?igshid=7n4ktvd1seox

Spent today creating a wealth of possibilities. 🙌 Quaint little oil on copper paintings in the works. #oilpainting #twodogstudio #oiloncopperpaintings #oiloncopper #wip #artstudiolife (at Kingston, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAUBIVEHOR-/?igshid=1j85r96bhzry4

“Over the Moon” is just finished and making its debut this week at the Seattle Flower & Garden Show along with some other new items. Stop by Booth 502 and take a gander. Think Spring!!! #twodogstudio #fox #drawing #art #contemporarypainting #fineart #fairytale #narrativeart #bythelightofthemoon #coloredpencil https://www.instagram.com/p/BuAMo5FAf0B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tw0zg8d7iueq

First workshop of 2019 is just around the corner and I am excited to teach some folks how to use my mixed media parfait! This is our class project and there is one spot left for the Feb 2-3rd session so get on it and let’s draw. Beginners welcome!! #twodogstudio #artworkshop #coloredpencil #artclass #drawing #cat #butterfly https://www.instagram.com/p/BsMfvHrAnkG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uqvgepkb4p6x

Working on this furry little tail reminds me that the February workshop is fast approaching. Still a few spots left if you would like to learn to draw a furry creature with me. Feb 2-3, 2019, Kingston, WA, 10-4:30pm, $285. Check my website or message me for more info! #twodogstudio #artworkshop #coloredpencil #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/BrTz0f1gest/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=s8tlqn3uym8v

ENJOY SOME FREE SHIPPING!!!! Now through Sunday all shipping is free for orders of $50 or more so if you have been wanting to stock up on cards or there is a special print you have had your eye on NOW is the time to order. Visit the store on my website to find what you just can’t live without! Find the link in my bio. #freeshipping #cyberweekend #holidayspecial #shoptilyoudrop #gottahaveit #ordernow #twodogstudio #imaginaryrealism #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #cardsandprints #drawings #furrycreatures #birds #christmasshopping #getitnow #whatadeal #supersale #yearlysale https://www.instagram.com/p/BrEqZMJAxK2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=67cmt9v5vvu8

And another in person first for me. An Alma Tadema. 💜 The Anton Mauve and Velazquez, weren’t bad either. I died. 🙌 #twodogstudio #cincinnatiartmuseum #artmuseum #selftaughtartist #masterpieces https://www.instagram.com/p/BoNIWiFhf7M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12pq264wk4nkk

One of the most common questions I am asked is where did I study to which I am forced to admit that I am self taught. I’ve come to realize that that is not entirely true. I look at good art. A lot of good art whenever I can. Today I was fortunate enough to see my first Fantin-Latour in person which was just 🙌. Also a sweet painting by Henry Landseer that made me tear up. And the big surprise was this amazing painting from an artist I have never heard of, Jules Adolph Aime Louis Breton, that just blew me away. It was a very inspirational and educational day to be sure. 💜💜💜 #stlartmuseum #artmuseum #selftaughtartist #oilpaintings #twodogstudio https://www.instagram.com/p/BoFW_B-hdJ6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ujgo0koo5gjx

It wouldn’t be Portland without a parrot coming through your booth. Oh, and the squirrel on a leash but I wasn’t fast enough with my camera for that one. Stop by the always amazing Art in the Pearl now through Monday. Booth N101. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMgHtbh_5F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bcxru53h3hh6

Day2 is just beginning at the Salem Arts Festival so swing in to Booth 67. Also, check out this amazing print I was gifted by the brilliant artist Janice Bond! I love it soooo much! Check her out at Booth 101 here in Salem or online. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Oh, and I also have a booth this weekend at the Gig Harbor Arts Festival so if you are in the area you can get stocked up on some Two Dog swag at Booth 26. 🤟

Creating a small Remarque print run of this latest piece. Each print is getting a hand drawn little fox to go along with the signature. Come and get em’ while they last. Available only at my summer festivals or via email if you’re really nice. 😉 #twodogstudio #fox #remarque #firefly

Monday morning at the office. #twodogstudio #varnishporn #gamvar #gamblin #oilpainting #oiloncopper #fox #goldenrectangle

Colin Meloy on the drums and Chris Funk being Chris Funk. All is right with the world. The future Capitol of Cascadia salutes you. @dullandwitlessboy @criticalfunk #thedecemberists #neverdissapoints

And do the summer show season begins. Happy to be kicking things off in Oregon this year. #twodogstudio #artfestival #wilsonvilleartsfestival #artiswork

Some really great work produced by my talented students this weekend. Thx for helping me through my last class until October. You made me proud! ❤️ #twodogstudio #artworkshop #coloredpencil #cloud9artschool @asoasia.lin #peaceout

My little grasshoppers are hard at work on the first day of my workshop. #twodogstudio #artworkshop #coloredpencil #ilovemystudents

Some excellent bookstore finds and a drunken sketch. @powellsbooks #twodogstudio #ingres #sketch #sketchbook #pdx