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The Making of SADIE

The Making of SADIE

Posted by Amy Bolin on 3rd Oct 2014

Here is a step by step peek at a custom piece I did 2012/2013...This piece is carved from wood then painted and varnished. The finished piece measured approximately 9" by 20"The first step, after disc … read more
PUDGIE TIME!

PUDGIE TIME!

Posted by Amy Bolin on 3rd Oct 2014

I'm working on a new batch of Pudgies. My son is hooked on the movie Up, so I decided it was time for my little Pudgies to have some balloons of their own. Here's how they look when I first start … read more
Best Friends Saint Bernard Frame

Best Friends Saint Bernard Frame

Posted by Amy Bolin on 3rd Oct 2014

Start to finish, this is how I created my newest hand painted frame... I hope you like it!I started with an overall background color, sketch and some white areas.Blocking in the shapes of both saints. … read more
Birthday Saints Are Born!

Birthday Saints Are Born!

Posted by Amy Bolin on 3rd Oct 2014

I've had several requests for birthday paintings over the years and I've done a sheltie and norwegian elkhound... Now it's finally time for a saint!It took me some time to come up with a fun birthday … read more