Irish Setter Art

I'm working on an Irish Setter commission and this dog has the most beautiful eyes. I had so much fun painting them. Here is a peak!

Irish Setter Puppy: Nike

This is Nike and she is an Irish Setter puppy. I met her on the East Coast and she had recently been flown in from Australia.

The amazing thing about Nike was how calm and relaxed she was. She was in a new Country, with a new family, and at a dog show with an incredible amount of activity going on around her. She just sat there willing to pose and was an angel.

I hope I get to see Nike again as an adult to see how she has matured. She will most certainly grow into quite a beauty!

If you are interested in commissioning a portrait of your pet please contact me. There is more information on my web site at http://www.dawnsecord.com/!

Thank you for taking a peek at my work.

Art Show At The Dog Show!

The "Art Show at the Dog Show" http://www.artshowatthedogshow.com/ has the accepted artwork up on their site now. Almost 600 pieces were entered by approximately 200 artists.

The piece I entered "The Look of Love" (which features a German Shepherd puppy). It was wonderful to be excepted into the show. There is some beautiful work up on the site - I would encourage all who are interested to take a minute to view the artwork.To see my painting - please go to my web site http://www.dawnsecord.com/ and click on the German Shepherd Gallery or click on this link.

If you are interested in commissioning a portrait of your dog information is listed on my website.

Laguna Beach - Plein Air Oil Painting

I spent the last three days plein air painting with a group of fabulous artists. The workshop was hosted by Greg LaRock. Not only is Greg an incredible painter but he is an incredible instructor - a winning combination.

On the third day my husband, Rich, brought Jewel (our veteran Irish Setter) down and joined me for the day.

My body is telling me I spent a ton of hours in the same position and since it is early in the morning it is best to take a couple aspirin over a glass of wine.

Hope you enjoy the photos. The painting in pictured here is not finished but will be in the next week or so. Please check back on my web site at http://www.dawnsecord.com/

Have a great day!

Painting in Process

I'm working on several paintings right now. That way I can stand back and get a fresh eye when looking at them. One painting has one dog in it, a second painting has two dogs and the third piece has three dogs in it.

Here is a peek at one of them.

More to follow later.

Rich's Collection

I started this landscape painting several years ago. My husband, Rich, would not let me sell it and insisted once finished it would be part of his private collection of my work.

So, for Christmas I took it out of storage and dabbled with it a bit. Added some fun greens, blue greys and a few darks. Finally I signed it and surprised him with a completed painting.

Now it is officially finished, framed, and being enjoyed by my husband.

Palm Springs Kennel Club

Monet in the Show Ring

Drew in the Art Booth

"Monet" Rusticwood Spellbound Free-stacking

I showed my girl, Monet, at Palm Springs this past weekend. The weather was awesome - no wind - no rain. Lots of sunshine and a gentle breeze.

It is so much fun to show our dogs. They get to enjoy being out of the house, visiting people and getting lots of treats. Monet was also my official greeter in my art booth. Drew and Jewel also helped in the booth. Family Fun!!!

Monet is learning people in dress clothes usually have really great "stuff" in their pockets.

Western Art "Working Boots"

This article was in the newspaper the day after Christmas. Was a great Christmas surprise! To see more of my work please to go my website at www.dawnsecord.com. Thanks for taking a peek!

Santa Barbara December 26, 2009

My husband, Rich, and I took our three dogs to his parents home in Santa Barbara. They are dog lovers and have a golden retriever. The dogs all got along beautifully and played together in the backyard overlooking the ocean.

Drew and Monet played chase all day long. Don't know what it is about that ocean air - but our dogs went crazy!

We had a great day and were all quite tired when we drove home that evening!

Ho Ho Ho from the Secord Pets

Here are two of my pets.....Monet who is an Irish Setter and Cash who is a blue point Siamese Cat. Monet is about 15 months old in these photos and Cash was about three years old. It is two years since those photos were taken and oh my gosh how time flies!

Hope you enjoy the photos. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Dawn Secord

http://www.dawnsecord.com/