Sign-ups are open now for the Pre-Holiday Portrait Marathon! If you missed it, here’s the run down. For three weeks, starting Monday, Nov. 26, I’ll be busting through as many small portraits as I can get to, in the order you sign up. As I start one portrait, I’ll email the next person in line a … Read More “Portrait Marathon: Sign up TODAY”
I’m getting some feedback that my first post about the marathon was maybe a bit confusing. Let’s see if I can be a little more clear. What: I will do ten 5″x 5″ portraits, acrylic on canvas, of ANY species for $80 +shipping Why: As a benefit for Creatures Comfort, a feral cat rescue program, which will receive $20 … Read More “Fall Portrait Marathon: the simpler version”
“Play Bough”Limited Edition holiday card for 2011©Xan Blackburn, 2011 With thanks to Rebecca Forrest for the concept, I had a lot of fun painting this image. The fawn greyhound reminds me of my own Brilly, who was a handy model. This really is a limited edition! I had a small number printed, and when they’re … Read More “They’re HERE! Limited Edition Holiday Cards”
December’s Fundraiser is to benefit the Gentle Barn. The work they do is heroic, helping both animals and people to heal from abuse and life’s worst challenges. It’s hard work. They need all the help they can get. I’m too far away to go muck stalls and exercise horses, but together we can put a … Read More “December Fundraiser”
I’m testing to see if people can upload their pictures here as comments. Let’s see …. Testing with Mylie, who “posed” for my Better Days show a few years ago. Want to see what Mylie’s portrait came out like? Mylie, NOT in a shelter! (The Better Day show was a series of portraits of dogs … Read More “Portrait Marathon: Sign ups imminent. This is a test!”
Santa Scritchies! Some people *ahem* have been requesting (in the strongest possible terms! 😉 ) a Santa card. I’ve done one every year, so I accepted the inevitable, and launched off from a great idea by Sandy Szarzi (thanks, Sandy!) for this year’s offering. It’s up on the website, available to order, but it’s just … Read More “Santa card, as requested!”
