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The Art Challenge, Day One … Dogs

Posted on February 22, 2015 by foresterartist

Golden retriever, watercolor, watercolour, dog

Tessa

Hunter

Hunter

watercolor, watercolour, pen and ink, golden retriever, pheasant, hunting

Blitz follows her nose to the prize.

Today is day one! I was tagged to do the 3 pieces of art a day for 5 days, Art Challenge, by Mark Mitchell. The theme for today is dogs. I bet you didn’t see that coming! Tessa is the watercolor, Hunter in pen and ink, and Blitz in mixed media. These are all dogs that Mary and I have raised. For that reason I challenge MaryA Livingston to the Art Challenge.

This challenge originated on Facebook, but I have moved it over to WordPress. Incidentally, it was my first post on my brand new Facebook page, Tim Livingston on Facebook. Please check it out.

Prints are available at Fine Art America.

37 thoughts on “The Art Challenge, Day One … Dogs”

Mary on February 22, 2015 at 2:43 pm said:

I think these are really good, awesome watercolor w/Tessa and her reflections – very cool, and who couldn’t love Hunter and Blitz.

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- foresterartist on February 22, 2015 at 3:03 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Mary! How can I do bad art with such good models. 🙂
  
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pamtanzey on February 22, 2015 at 4:43 pm said:

Lovely work!!

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- foresterartist on February 22, 2015 at 6:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks Pam!
  
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Foghorn The IKonoclast on February 22, 2015 at 5:41 pm said:

I like the spirit of the dog in the upper right and if my posts seem incoherent I do not feel so good.. dizzzzzzy!!! Good art work.

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- foresterartist on February 22, 2015 at 6:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you. I appreciate you kind words. It sucks to feel bad. I hope you feel better soon.
  
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  - Foghorn The IKonoclast on February 22, 2015 at 6:28 pm said:
    
    Thank you too! I enjoy the feel of your site. Not really sure why except for the images…
    
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    - foresterartist on February 22, 2015 at 8:34 pm said:
      
      You’re always welcome here.
      
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lindamartinandersen on February 22, 2015 at 6:07 pm said:

Tim,
I’m glad you accepted the challenge. You’re definitely up to it!

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- foresterartist on February 22, 2015 at 6:23 pm said:
  
  Aww..thank you Linda. 🙂
  
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  - lindamartinandersen on February 23, 2015 at 5:29 am said:
    
    Tim,
    Would you be interested in writing a guest blog post for International Day of Forests, which in March 21? http://www.fao.org/forestry/international-day-of-forests/en/ Let me know. I’d love it if you would.
    
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    - foresterartist on February 23, 2015 at 5:49 am said:
      
      I’d be happy too!
      
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      - lindamartinandersen on February 23, 2015 at 6:03 am said:
        
        Hooray! Please check this year’s theme and let me know what I need to do to help. Thank you so much!
        
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      - foresterartist on February 23, 2015 at 6:24 am said:
        
        Ok
        
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jera artistry on February 22, 2015 at 8:09 pm said:

These are wonderful. You capture the playful and curious nature of the dog that is so awesome.

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- foresterartist on February 22, 2015 at 8:38 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Jera! We love our dogs around here. I like to try to capture their doggy personalities.
  
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anna warren portfolio on February 22, 2015 at 11:19 pm said:

Its a fun challenge – especially good to see older work, or groups. The dogs are great! Still love your pen and ink best of all!

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- foresterartist on February 23, 2015 at 5:14 am said:
  
  Thank you Anna! Now I have to figure out day 2. Hmm….
  
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- foresterartist on February 23, 2015 at 11:01 am said:
  
  Have you done the challenge?
  
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  - anna warren portfolio on February 23, 2015 at 4:19 pm said:
    
    I have, I did it a couple of weeks ago!
    
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    - foresterartist on February 23, 2015 at 5:13 pm said:
      
      Darn!!! 😉
      
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      - anna warren portfolio on February 23, 2015 at 10:01 pm said:
        
        Thanks for the compliment Tim!
        
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- marrisard on February 23, 2015 at 7:00 pm said:
  
  Love these dogs! So cleanly illustrated!
  
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  - foresterartist on February 23, 2015 at 7:37 pm said:
    
    Thank you very much!
    
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Playamart - Zeebra Designs on February 23, 2015 at 11:49 am said:

it’s taken this long since you posted for this connection to load the page and all of the images! wow, you definitely do well under pressure! they’re all great, and i love the challenge concept, and i’m glad you lobbed it over to wp…

great choice for the next contestant!!

z

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- foresterartist on February 23, 2015 at 11:52 am said:
  
  Thanks Z. Yes, the next contestant is my favorite, after all. 😉
  
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elenacaravela on February 23, 2015 at 1:42 pm said:

Your love of the dogs shines through each piece-terrifc!

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- foresterartist on February 23, 2015 at 3:57 pm said:
  
  You got me there Elena. I do love the little furballs.
  
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ruthsartwork on February 23, 2015 at 2:00 pm said:

Wonderful start. That is quite a goal to set. I’ll have to check in every day now and see what you’ve done!

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- foresterartist on February 23, 2015 at 3:58 pm said:
  
  No pressure there! 😉 I post the next set tonight when I get home.
  
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oawritingspoemspaintings on February 23, 2015 at 2:09 pm said:

Wow! That water is like a photo! You see it & live the moment…

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- foresterartist on February 23, 2015 at 4:03 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much. That moment truly reflected her joyous personality.
  
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newyorknorthfineart on February 24, 2015 at 4:17 pm said:

Lovely work! ~Rita

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- foresterartist on February 26, 2015 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  Thank you Rita!
  
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Sand Salt Moon on March 9, 2015 at 10:07 am said:

You’ve really captured motion with that dog in water – great job~

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- foresterartist on March 9, 2015 at 10:14 am said:
  
  Thank you! For me, that joyous motion really reflected Tessa’s personality. 🙂
  
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Lisa Mari on April 26, 2015 at 11:59 pm said:

Reblogged this on Myblog's Blog.

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