Pet Portraits ~ Paintings by Enzie Shahmiri

Here Kitty, Kitty

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:00:00 +0000

My cat portrait was featured in this fun collection of feline themed items from Etsy

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German Shepherd who loves Football

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:35:00 +0000

This young German Shepherd loves to play football and my client wanted me to include the ball in this custom portrait. It's been super busy at the studio with commissions of pets and people and I just
remembered that I have not updated this blog with new work. If you like to see how I painted
"Nate" click here. If you like to check out my pet portrait prices click here, I offer larger sizes as well.

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Equestrian Love

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:47:00 +0000

Beautiful Gifts for the Horse Lover
Today's inspiration is inspired by horses. I found these lovely items on Etsy and hope that you like my selection.

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Custom Painted Persian Cat Portrait

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:46:00 +0000

With the Holidays right around the corner, I have been busy painting custom pet portraits. This Persian cat named "Cupcake" has passed away and I had only some very blurry or dark photos to work with.

You can see the finished portrait on my website here .

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Italian Greyhound Stamp

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:22:00 +0000

Italian Greyhound Stamp by EnzieShahmiri

Greyhounds are such beautiful dogs.Slender in built but very agile this breed was registered for the first time with the American Kennel Club in 1886. I recently painted a small head of a beige colored Greyhound and thought it would be so cool to have it on a stamp.

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Woof Gift Ideas for Fido and You

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:38:00 +0000

Available via Etsy
I have been super busy getting my store stocked with Christmas items and I thought why not share all the Etsy cuteness I have come across on Etsy. Hope you enjoy my picks ~
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My Orphans getting ready for their 1st bathtub experience

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:36:00 +0000

My Orphans getting ready for their 1st bathtub experience a video by Enzie Shahmiri - Artist on Flickr.

I spotted this video while going through my photo album. These are the ducklings I had rescued and later taken to a wild life reserve.

I wonder how they are doing !

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Exotic Moths at the American Museum of Natural History

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:30:00 +0000

A new exhibit titled Winged Tapestries opens at the American Museum of Natural History. On display are 34 varieties of moths which were captured on camera by Jim Des Riveres at a resolution of 4,8000 pixels per inch.

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Musings

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:18:00 +0000

When I am at Physical Therapy I sometimes get so relaxed that I start to day dream about going home and starting a huge painting. Then the therapist starts me out on exercises and my dream goes up in puffs of billowing clouds that drift away ~
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Water Spaniel

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:53:00 +0000

The American Water Spaniel is a Spaniel whose roots trace back to the United States. It's lineage is traced back to the 19th century when a variety of breeds were bread in Wisconsin, which resulted in this breed. As the official state dot of that state, the Water Spaniel is still considered a rare breed.

These Spaniels are considered medium sized dogs, and have a double layered coat, which comes in a variety of brown shades with a dense coat. A versatile hunting dog with a friendly attitude, they are also suitable for apartment living.

This painting was by Georg Stubbs (1769)

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Different Eye Color in Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:47:00 +0000

I find different eye colors in dogs fascinating. This little Shih Tzu has such different eye colors and such an intense gaze that I spend an entire afternoon taking photos of him from every angle.

Two different eye colors in dogs is actually rather common and often found in Siberian Huskies. Melanin is responsible for the amount of pigment found in eye color. Blue eye have no melanin and brown eyes have a lot in an area called stroma.

Having two different eye colors does not cause any problems for the dog other than receiving even more attention than usual. :)

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Best in Show

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:41:00 +0000

Best in Show was curated by Denise on Etsy. To purchase any of these items click here.

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Pet Mats

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:36:00 +0000

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I thought this is just too cute not to share ~

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French Bulldog Painting

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:28:00 +0000

"French Bulldog"

Oil on Panel ~ 6 x 6 inches

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Animal Magic

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:19:00 +0000

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Animal Trainer with Dancing Dog , a Bear and a Monkey

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:20:00 +0000

A whimsical painting by Louis-Leopold Boilly (1761-1845 Paris) was painted in oil on canvas and shows an animal trainer playing the flute as his dogs perform a little dancing routine. Interestingly enough this painting does not give the viewer any clues as to where this is all taking place.
Today we still might spot a performing monkey on the streets, but a bear?! It makes you wonder how many of the old timer street performers were harmed by wild animals they kept as they travelled from town to town in hopes of carving out a meager living as a street performer.
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Portrait of Louis Philippe Joseph, Duke of Orleans

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:10:00 +0000

I love paintings in which a variety of animals are depicted. This work is by Louis Tocque (Paris 1696-1772) of the Duke of Orleans, the young Louis Philippe Joseph. Note how the artist has painted the animals in a muted tone. This was done on purpose so that the main focus would still remain on the main subject, the portrait of the young Duke.
On a different note, hunting dogs were always part of any court and ponds with water fowl a very common addition to court grounds.
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Last Minute Gifts for the Dog Lover

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:27:00 +0000

I found some really cute gift ideas for dog owners on Etsy. To purchase just click on the image. Whenever we unwrap Christmas gifts my little Yorkie would be right in the middle of it all, waiting to see which of these packages was meant for him. :)
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The Bengal Tiger

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0000

"Bengal Tiger"

Oil on Panel ~ 9 x 12inches

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I painted this Bengal Tiger for an exhibit at the Artist Eye Gallery in Laguna Beach and had a lot of fun exploring a completely different subject matter. This of course meant that some research had to be done on the Bengal Tiger as well.

Image via Wikipedia

The Bengal tiger is found in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. One of the most common tiger subspecies, it is also found in a number of other Asian countries, like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Tibet.

Iran also has a tiger called the Caspian tiger (also known as the Persian tiger), but it is thought to be extinct since the late 1950s. I decided to paint the Bengal tiger instead of an Iranian one, since I could not find a decent reference photo to work from. The painting's process is being documented and will be in the "paintings for sale" section once it is finished.

The Bengal tiger has black stripes and a deep orange
brown - to rust brown coat. The area under the belly is white Sometimes mutation happen and these tigers are born with a white coat.

The Royal Bengal tiger lives in the Indian grasslands,
subtropical rain forest, scrub forests, wet and dry
deciduous forests and mangroves.

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Firefighter Creates System to Save Pets from Home Fires

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:07:00 +0000

Pet Fire Alert system has been created by a fireman who has encountered one too many pet fatalities during attempted rescue missions. Often when flames engulf a home, the first response is to find occupants that might be trapped and to bring them to safety. Animals frightened by the fire and smoke might try to hide by crawling in or under spaces they think are safe, but get overcome by smoke inhalation and therefore unable to make themselves known to the rescuers.

"The Pet Fire Alert system costs $89.00 and includes numerous elements, including a mailbox sign and yard sign to alert arriving first responders that the home is a Pet Fire Alert home. Next, standard firefighter protocol will have a trained fire officer make a 360 degree walk around the home looking for clues regarding the fire and locating the electric meter, since the power must be turned off immediately for firefighter and occupant safety. Near the electric meter is where another element of the Pet Fire Alert system is located: a container that holds valuable information such as the number of pets, type of animals, areas to search, and more. The container also includes a couple of leashes to secure rescued pets and information on whom to contact to care for the animals.

"I've spent years creating an affordable system so that the first arriving emergency personnel will know you have pets in your home," says Rickerson. "I just felt that our pets give us so much, yet ask so little, and every life is worth saving."

For more information, or to order a Pet Fire Alert system, visit PetFireAlert.com.

Source: Firefighter Creates System to Save Pets from Home Fires

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noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:52:00 +0000

The pet portraits are finished and hanging at the Artist Eye gallery. Scooby here attracted a lot of attention

Here are some shots from the work in progress ....

This is my work station ~ I have my monitor placed on a lazy Susan, so I can rotate it towards my easel when needed. I used to print out my reference photos, but I like being able to zoom in or change values in order to see certain details better.

I love the colors of the fur of this dog and decided to use a bubble gum pink to make the painting look more contemporary and make it pop. Rather than using plain grey I also added some blue. It is very subtle, sneaking in colors works as long as you don't venture to far from the existing values. There is still work to be done so another update will follow soon.

I love painting eyes and built up the layers slowly. This eye still needs work, but it gives you an idea how I proceed. The pupil is always pure black. I also make one eye the more dominant one, that's usually the one closer to the viewer.

A new dog portrait series is being painted and this Weimaraner, named "Scooby" has just been started. Isn't this face adorable? I had a contest going on on my Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/artenzie called "Pooches with Attitude" and Scooby was one of the submissions.

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Vintage Elephant prints

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:39:00 +0000

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There is something very nostalgic about vintage prints and posters and I just love the ones that feature elephants. These photos were selected from different sources for your enjoyment ~

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A German Shepard named Griswold

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:04:00 +0000

This is Griswold a beautiful German Shepard. His owner submitted several photos for the "Pooches with Attitude" that's going on on my Facebook page.

I have been busy painting pet portraits, but I don't think I have enough to fill an entire wall just yet. So the exhibit is postponed, which means you can still submit photos of your dogs!

Now back to Griswold, this dog is so handsome that I definitely have to paint him, but which photo? They are all so good! Which one is your favorite?

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noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:20:00 +0000

Noodle ~ The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
6 x 6 inch oil on canvas
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The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of Spaniel-type dog, and is classed as a toy dog by most kennel clubs. It is one of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom. Since 2000, it has been growing in popularity in the United States. It is a smaller breed of spaniel, and Cavalier adults are often the same size as adolescent dogs of other spaniel breeds. It has a silky coat and commonly an undocked tail. The breed standard recognizes four colours (Blenheim, Tricolour [black/white/tan], Black and Tan, and Ruby). The breed is generally friendly, affectionate and good with both children and other animals. Source: Wikipedia

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New Photo Contest Submission

noreply@blogger.com (Enzie Shahmiri) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Meet "Noodles" another "Pooch with Attitude" photo entry for my painted dog series. Her owner says: "She is a King Charles, however she is the smallest King Charles anyone has ever seen. She weighs 9 lbs., normally they are about 15 lbs. and is soooo smart and has a vocabulary which is phenomenal. It has gotten to the point that now we have to spell some words if we don't want her to know what we are talking about. The King Charles almost became extinct in the 17th century, but the king and queen of England bought them back as being the most docile and obedient dog that they wanted. "

The contest is still running so just visit my Fan Page to participate.

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