Work In Progress...sneak peek...and a reminder!

Some Sunday work...

spent the morning dabbling in other media then finished the morning working on these two

8x10

OILS On PANELS

both works in progress.

Ribbon Dancer

Tea & Fortunes

Questions, Comments or Reservations:

carolchretien@aol.com

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STOP ANIMAL ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK

thanks for helping artists help animals

(Dancing Across the Bridge)

by

Carol Chretien

On the Easel...update... WIPS!

Here we go! this was work from Saturday June 2nd. Take a peek!

This new garden painting has a way to go...it is much sunnier in person than this image.

I am debating on adding some animals ...it seems to tell me it might work. Unsure of that direction at this point...I am letting it evolve. It is oil on masonite panel 9x12. So far I am happy with it.

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These Asian Apple-Pears were quite delicious...yes, I ate them. Shared them with Lizzie in fact. LOL.  It is about 3/4's done...this was the second pass. I Love still life and would paint it endlessly but I admit...I do love painting animals because of the life in their eyes so I try to mix it up. This painting is actually high key light and in the final pic I hope to get a better image. But this one I love and could live with it if I have to!

wink wink

It is 9x12 oil on a canvas panel.

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This white rose is another of those great exercises for me. When I paint subjects like this I get totally lost in the work. It is very much a meditation. I spend a lot of time making minute and subtle color decisions that will make or break the painting. Going for the inner glow, the labyrynth of the petals, the mandela of the rose. White roses, my favorite, represent the spiritual element.

This is oil on Ampersand panel.

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So that is what I have worked on so far this weekend and today is another day of painting. New pieces to follow.

thanks for looking.

Anytime you think you would like to reserve a painting you see posted before I list it for sale...email me: carolchretien@aol.com

or if you have any other questions or comments or want to say hello!

All proceeds of sales in 2012 are 100% donations to a non-profit rescue.

peace & cheers!

Carol



The High And Mighty - preview - New Work

High And Mighty
12x12
CarolChretien
oil on gallery wrapped canvas
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100% donation to
The London Sanctuary
(minus shipping)
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I will be posting this work for sale at the end of the week with detailed information about the rescue.
Stay tuned!

At Long Last!

...Back in my studio.

I will be working on new pieces that are helping me to get back into the swing of things.
I will be painting to help hompeless animals and donate to charity.
Until the end of the year ALL my work will be 100% donations to non-profit rescues.
Any sales will go to charity as I regroup and reconnect with my favorite Rescues.

I will be blogging about and promoting animals in need of adoption and help and working once again in conjuction with a
wonderful group of Artist through
ART HELPING ANIMALS. www.arthelpinganimals.com

The art blog of Art Helping Animals, posting work for sale at Daily Painter's Gallery as part of the group from AHA and on my own blog and website will all go to the cause of helping animals find homes, get medical care and maintenance while they await adoption.

Great needs in very tough times! Art has the POWER to help and my passion and voice are lent to this pursuit.

I have spent the last year working through many challenges and changes...sometimes it has a positive side effect by allowing you to step out of your comfort zone, step back and find new bearings.

We lost our beloved cat Emmi, my studio companion, at age 18 and Lizzie (our Dalmatian) is learning to fill the role. In the picture taken just yesterday with me in my studio she is inspiring me to get back into the game and shake the rust out of my skills at the easel.

I am starting out with some small collectible pieces of art in a variety of themes.
I will begin showing these pieces next week with the hopes that you can join me on the journey.
My right shoulder is still healing (a VERY long year!) but I am able to handle the smaller pieces of work without a problem.

I am not quite ready for commissions of larger sizes but hopefully and with attention to Karmic principles I can send out some good work that will help others.
Feel free to share my news, my work, and please support non-profit rescues who do so much with so little for so many.

Off and running on the new adventures of Art that helps animals!
The Studio is OPEN!
peace and blessings,
Carol

Friends of Falmouth Dogs...

When I am asked to help a rescue with Art I try to give it my all.

It is why I do what I do.

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The last fundraiser for

FRIENDS OF FALMOUTH DOGS

http://friendsoffalmouthdogs.org

I offered a pet portrait as a one of the gifts for donations.

I want to share what the result of that offering was:

"PORTRAIT OF TWIGGY"

12x12

oil on canvas

is now completed and will be off to her home soon.

Her "mom" likes it!

That makes my job gratifying I can tell you.
Helping with oil painting...My passion and purpose!

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This painting below has also been painted for FFD rescue

and they will be telling you how you can help them raise funds for the dogs they save

soon.

You can join them and me on FACEBOOK!

and keep up with all news as it happens.

Thinking about

GIFTS OF ART THAT KEEP ON GIVING?

The holidays are around the corner.

For the love of dogs and all pets...

Keep an open heart,

they depend on us.

DALLOWEEN DAY IS HERE!

DALMATIAN RESCUE TAMPA BAY

it is

DALLOWEEN

DAL - FEST DAY

see their info here!

http://www.dalrescuetampabay.org/

to READ ALL ABOUT it.

IF you are in FLA and can join in the fun there today....please see their location.

IF you cannot....but want to support their cause and make a donation

PLEASE DO!

I do!

they are a wonderful and hard working bunch of volunteers who save Dals and others

working tirelessly and for NO PAY!

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HAPPY DALLOWEEN!

On The Easel.....A Gift....work in progress

He Is A Gift

One of the Christmas themed paintings that will be offered for

beagle rescue as soon as it is done. I am about halfway there with it.

The most fun for me as an artist is receiving a vision of what I would like to paint, find the story in the painting and then go for it.

The VERY best part of art for me personally is to make someone happy, to touch their heart or experience but even more.... is to paint for a purpose.

I have had the pleasure of doing both. My joy is found in the win-win situation of connecting someone who appreciates my efforts on canvas to the benefit of a needy animal or the rescuers who are saving them.

My inspiration for the painting above was Sam-wise and you can read about his rescue and story here. GREAT READ and info!

I learned a LOT about this situation and the wonderful "mom" who rescued him!

http://withoutavoice.net/Sam.html

To honor Sam-wise I have painted the beagle subject with Sam's coloring and the rest is all imagination.

If you would like to place a hold to purchase this painting or want to book a painting or give the gift of art for next year... as a gift for Christmas please

email: carolchretien@aol.com

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And while I have you here...please don't forget about

A LATTE ~ A LIFE

and the chance to win an original oil painting that supports

DALMATIAN RESCUE TAMPA BAY

by going to their link and for the cost of a LATTE (5.00) throw your name into the drawing

for my painting and the

RESCUE GETS EVERY CENT!

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details found here:

http://www.dalrescuetampabay.org

Store Up Your Treasures

12x12

oil on canvas

CAROL CHRETIEN

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Available

150.00

free domestic priority shipping

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If you know my love of still life and particularly this subject you can understand

that this is always a joy for me to paint.

This one was for the good of my artist soul.

Not a topic for everyone I realize but if it is, and you would like to purchase it, I will donate 20% to the charity of your choice.

It would also make a lovely gift for the person on your list who has a fondess for glass marbles.

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When I was little my brother and I had ongoing games every Saturday morning trying to win each other's most beautiful prized marbles.

Happy memories are treasures you really should store up.

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We are our memories.

email to purchase and name your charity:

carolchretien@aol.com

Merry Christmas! oh, you heard right...

A Christmas Carol

Christmas is coming

the goose is getting fat,

Please put a penny in the old man's hat.

If you haven't got a penny,

a ha'penny will do,

If you haven't got a ha'penny...

then God Bless You!

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GIVE

THE ONE GIFT THAT WILL NOT GET MISSED

AMONG THE OTHER PRESENTS!

You can COMMISSION an original OIL painting to give this Holiday

if you book with me by

NOVEMBER 1st.

The closing date for a painting that you will receive in time for gifting is

firmly set at NOV 1st.

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AND...

EVERY Painting will give a SECOND GIFT,

a donation to your or the giftee's favorite charity.

win-win-win

For homeless animals and your favorite giftee!

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The images above are also showing what you can give

(if you would rather send)

a

GIFT ANNOUNCEMENT Gift Box!

& let your giftee decide what they would like painted

for themselves.

Closing date for me to mail out the Announcement Gift box

as seen in the example above:

DECEMBER 7th!

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email me today (or VERY SOON!)

for a consultation

and details!

carolchretien@aol.com

Time is precious and the magic of the best gift under the tree awaits!

A Latte ~ A Life... ANNOUNCEMENT!

"WAIT, LOVE, PRAY...FOR A HOME"

original oil

by

CAROL CHRETIEN

ART TELLING A STORY... ARTWORK SAVING A LIFE

ART HELPING ANIMALS

In the truest sense...

Most every artist (in their chosen sense of self expression )has their own reasons for sharing what they create with those who will make a judgement of the value of their work.

I have spent the better part of the last 10 years using my skills with oils to help rescues save animals. I have done this work with love and dedication.


Mostly I have been in awe of the great hearts and souls of the frontline rescuers and have gotten to know some very hard working and hard loving people who I can now call friends because of this work.


It takes a lot of hands and invested humanity to pull a discarded pet from a kill shelter, provide a safe haven, medical treatment, transportation, forstering in a real home and them finding the right family to match the pet.


It also takes CASH, lots of DOLLARS, plenty of MONEY and most of the time the one saved pet is replaced in that same Kill-Shelter by 10 more just like him...yet we must keep trying to win.
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DALMATIAN RESCUE OF TAMPA BAY
is hosting its yearly

DALLOWEEN event on OCTOBER 23rd

details will be found very soon on their site
http://www.dalrescuetampabay.org/
this painting is part of the fundraising effort.



FOR THE COST OF A COFFEE

you can support the rescue and WIN this original Oil Painting
inspired by Dusty, a Dal-mix, painted by yours truly with
100% of the proceeds helping this wonderful rescue.

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My work is all about how fine art can help impact a life in a real way.


I am very fortunate that I can create a piece of artwork that lets me be able to donate real money to save homeless animals so that rescuers can continue their work.

My contention is that each life should get a chance to thrive.
We can help one at a time but when we all pull together we can multiply the odds of doing so much more!
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This painting is stunning in person...the eyes will draw you right in.
It will compliment your dalmatian or canine art collection
It is 12x12 on canvas that does not require a frame.

YOUR ENTRY of $5.00
can be gifted to

DRTB via Paypal
or by Check to their address
details on their site soon.
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Thanks for helping rescue with fine art!
http://www.carolchretien.com/


I am a proud founding member artist of
ART HELPING ANIMALS
http://www.arthelpinganimals.com/

New Work In Progress - Dacshund Art

This new oil will be offered to assist dachshund rescue. It is my first holiday themed piece of the season. Pam's Oscar is my model and her images of him are used with permission to help inspire me with ideas to assist raising funds for rescue groups.

In this piece I am concentrating on the eyes and the reflected light.

Thanks for looking and comeback and see the finish soon!

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Painting to help homeless animals with all the passion I can paint with.

Inqueries welcome anytime and commissions accepted.

carolchretien@aol.com

Portrait in Oils

MONIQUE & PATRICK

14x18

oil portrait on canvas

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In a recent commission I was asked about doing a portrait of a Bichon named Monique who had passed on a few years ago. They now have Patrick in their lives.

After some discussion they decided to have them together in a painting as one keepsake piece of fine art.

The oil portrait above is the result of the commission.

Monique was a sweetie with a loving personality and is greatly missed. They always adorned her with ribbons or flowers and she was the light of their lives.

Patrick is a lively youngster with a large personality and penchant for letting you know he is the Prince of their castle.

My goal in this piece was to try to distinguish the difference between the two and this was achieved by placing Monique behind Patrick, using her sweet expression and open look in her face while giving Patrick the spotlight, the side glance of mischief that might be brewing and a jaunty tie.

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There is a challenge in painting solid colored pets. It is a matter of looking for colors and definition to their coats and to making the most of their eyes to convey life. It is one of the best parts of painting animals for me.

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If you are thinking about gifting art this holiday season or wish to consult me about a commission for yourself of your own pet...

please contact me at

carolchretien@aol.com

All my commissions also provide donations to rescue.

Thanks for supporting the work of non-profit rescues with a purchase of fine art that helps animals.

A Gracious Welcome Home

SOLD

A Gracious Welcome

10x10

Carol Chretien

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

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You know from previous paintings and previous posts that this expresses my vision of the welcome home once they have crossed the Bridge.

I believe in the Divine Benevolence that animals must be received with when they cross the Rainbow Bridge.

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It was difficult to get the accurate colors in the images...They are a bit more vibrant with much depth and texture. I added extra images to try to show the detail.

If this painting resonates with you and you want to add it to your collection then please contact me at

carolchretien@aol.com to purchase.

SORRY THIS PAINTING IS SOLD!

donation to

Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay.

http://www.dalrescuetampabay.org/

to see the Dalmatians available and the great work being done there.

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Thanks for supporting the work of rescue.

And the Winner Is.....

ABE

This year's winning custom portrait for charity was

painted to help raise funds for the

Lincoln D Lynch Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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Abe spends his time with his family between MA and FLA

He is a lovable and well loved little Scottie and it was my pleasure to paint him for this worthy cause.

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The scholarship serves students from the Middleboro MA school system where Mr. Lynch was an educator and the Superintendent of schools for many years.

This was the second annual Charity Golf Event for the scholarship fundraiser in his name. Allendale Country Club held the event in Dartmouth Ma.

Wild Woman ...Completed

WILD WOMAN

10x10

oil on gallery wrapped canvas

CAROL CHRETIEN

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The sides of this canvas are painted for a contemporary feel

and can be displayed without frame.

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Painted in my own realistic style with a touch of impressionism for flow.

I enjoyed painting the light in this piece and when sold it will give 20% of the sale to

the non-profit rescue of your choice.

A wonderful gift of art for the gardener in your life while gifting to an animal in need!

Please pass this link on to anyone who may enjoy floral art.

email to purchase.

This painting will be featured in support of

ART HELPING ANIMALS

8/12/10

on

Daily Painters Gallery

TIME OUT! ...Announcement

I have been trying to decide how to possibly get some much needed work done here in my home and still try to keep all the balls in the air.

It has come down to taking one of my jobs out of the equasion.

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I am going to close the studio for the month of April to give me a chance to do some work in in the house without the guilt and worry of not getting artwork done for my favorite rescues.

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So when I return to painting in May I hope to be eagerly refreshed and ready to jump into my work with wild abandon and a freshly painted and organized studio, house and spring cleaned yard.

At least that is my plan.

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STAY TUNED....I will be back soon.

THANKS TO ALL WHO FOLLOW MY WORK, HELP RESCUES WITH ART AND ARE JUST

ALL AROUND GOOD FRIENDS!

you are truly appreciated.

Catching Butterflies

This painting of Emmi sleeping in the studio was briefly offered for sale last Spring. It was a moment I caught of her at her most angelic time. I pulled the listing and decided I loved it too much to sell. I am glad I painted it and still have it in my collection. Emmi is 16 yrs old, she was 8 weeks old when we got her.
Hard to believe the time flies by so fast....but it does. She is still the feisty little thug we know and love (well maybe Love is too strong a word from Lizzie's view point! Ha!!!) but she is adorable in her own Emmi way.
I am so thankful she is still in our lives!

The original painting is not for sale but the print is now available on my website www.carolchretien.com if you are interested in seeing the prints I have included (so far) in that grouping...just take a moment to view.
As I go through some of my image files I will be adding more to the collection.
As with all my work a portion will be donated from sales as promised to help homeless animals.
thanks for visiting!

New Announcement... PRINTS!

SLEEP OF THE INNOCENT

I just wanted to share that I have instituted the print function on my main

web site.

http://www.carolchretien.com

For the intial offering I have chosen to start with a print of this original oil from my own private collection.

This painting was exhibited in a show at the Cherry & Webb art gallery and remains

one of my favorite paintings.

It was photographed and included on the front page of the

Fall River Herald News, the city paper, for that exhibit. That was a nice surprise for me.

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My art site host has started offering a chance for our clients to purchase prints separate from the originals we show there.

I have received emails asking me to offer more prints of my work and I plan on adding a good selection of past work and some of the new pieces too.

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Please visit the site to see how it works.

The prices are reasonable and and there is a way to purchase either just the print or add a frame too.
If you have any requests...just email. It will take a little time to get some new things listed as I go through my images for the highest quality photos but they will be added soon.

Thanks so much for keeping the work I do in mind and know that a percentage of each sale will continue to help animals in need...no matter the subject matter I paint.

Stay Tuned!