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Michael John dePierro's Awesome Discount for Dog Art Today Readers

Basset Hound

I received a lovely note from one of my favorite dog sculptors, Michael John dePierro.  It included his most recent works (shown here), and an awesome offer for Dog Art Today readers.  Order a custom portrait 10" wall sculpture from Michael during the month of March, and it's only $80 (plus S&H/ and sales tax for MA).  This is an wonderful opportunity, as Michael usually charges $120.  And, he is truly amazing at capturing the spirit and personality of each dog in every portrait he carves. 

Rat Terrier

Bernese Mountain Dog

Golden Retriever

See more of his work here.  But don't forget to order your dePierro original soon.  And don't forget to tell him I sent you : )

Thanks, Michael.  Keep in touch.

1000 Demons Features The Devil Dog aka The Beagle

Finding a great new blog is fun.  Finding a great new blog at its inception it awesome!  In the blogosphere, I always prefer to be early to the party.  So, I'm please to introduce my latest favorite blog: 1000 Demons.  Katsoulis, the artist/author, describes it as…

"[A] project is based on an ancient drawing exercise in which an artist attempts to illustrate 100 demons. Here, the idea has been merged into a blog and expanded to create a bestiary blog of 1000 things I find irksome, vexing, infuriating and wrong.  It is more than just an exercise in drawing 1000 demons; it is a beautiful excuse to rant."

Demon no. 7, The Beagle, sparked quite a bit of controversy on his blog.  With apologies to all the Beagle lovers out there (and Uno), I'm including it here, since it's the only dog featured so far.  But in the artist's defense, if a ferocious dog attacked you as a child, you wouldn't be keen on the breed either.

P.S. Katsoulis is also taking suggestions.  Here are some of my own demons:

- people who used the word nonplussed to mean the exact opposite of what it means.
- 3 pronged forks
- dudes who don't neuter their dogs, because they somehow take the procedure personally
- the R in the Radio Shack logo that touches the edge of the circle that surrounds it.  (poor kerning in general)
- cell phone-holding, Hummer-driving, left-turn-makers who don't use their turn signal
- being served steak without a steak knife.  Really?  You're making me ask?  (do I have cutlery issues, or what?)
- Hillary Clinton saying "ready and tested" like she's just had all her shots.

Add your pet peeves here or on the 1000 Demons.  Let me know if he uses yours.  This one will be fun to watch.

via NOTCOT.

The Graphics of Japanese Dog by Kazuya Takaoka and Sachiko Kuru

If you love dogs, graphic design, and Japanese aesthetics as much as I do, here is the perfect book for you: The Graphics Of The Japanese Dog  by Kazuya Takaoka and Sachiko Kuru.  While the dogs playfully narrate the various chapters on breed information, the designers, Takaoka and Kuru, intersperse the pages with beautiful typography.

Featured dogs include, Kawakami-ken, Kai-ken, Shikoku-ken, Kishu-ken, Shiba Inu, Akita Inu, Hokkaido-ken, Ryukyu-ken, Tosa Token, Chin, Japanese Spitz, and the Japanese Terrier.  I have never heard of several of these dogs, but what an enjoyable way to discover a whole new world of dog breeds.  Magnificent!

Via design: related.

Dog Bone Paper Clips

I discovered these darling dog bone paper clips on ThisNext.com, my new favorite social networking site for shoppers. They were recommended by design maven, Laura Sweet, who is a blogger, jewelry designer, and the Oprah Winfrey of gun-shaped stuff. Read more about her and her ThisNext following in Alana Semuels's L.A. Times article on Laura's fabulous If It's Hip, It's Here blog.

P.S. Laura recommends these clips so "Fido can start helping you pay the bills." If he's not good with numbers, at least he can help organize your tax receipts. April 15th is right around the corner.

St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts For People & Dogs

Some T-shirts are my designs from DreamDogsArt.  Some are from other dog loving artists.  I think all are great gear to help you celebrate your dog and your Irish spirit on St. Patrick's Day.  Order early to save on shipping!

Kiss Me I'm Boston Irish junior women's T-shirt from DreamDogsArt.

Lucky Yellow Lab baby onesie from DreamDogsArt.

Kiss Me I'm German-Irish organic cotton T-shirt from DreamDogsArt.

Kerry Blue St. Patrick's Day T-shirt from Maggie Ross Dog Art

Charming St. Patrick's Day Basset Hound T-shirt from Dogs Ink.  He looks like a Tammany Hall politician.  "Vote early and often."

Super fun St. Patrick's Day Scottie Men's T-shirt from Scott Designs.

Go Green Yellow Lab St. Patrick's Day black long sleeve T-shirt from OtterTail Art For Dog Lovers.

Irish flag dog T-shirt from The Rude Retro T-shirt Store.

For thousands more St. Patrick's Day T-shirts for dog lovers click here.