Live from Nepal: Happy New Year 2070

April 13, 2013 is the beginning of Nepal's New Year of 2070. Let's hope a new decade brings in much good luck to Nepal.

This is Rambo, an old friend in Pokhara.   He likes to sit on this wall and get petted.

The Nepali locals here in Pokhara are celebrating with a huge festival by the Lake and many live bands, dancing and even a Ferris wheel. 

I am going to celebrate by sharing great photos of my Nepali dog friends, that I am always glad to see year after year.

This pup is a new friend that was hanging out by the lakeside here in Pokhara.

The dogs are having a great time at low tide on Lake Fewa.   Of course, they come running when we call.   Muddy paws!

See those muddy paws?  

This Jack Russell Terrier certainly seems to be in a New Year's Party mood.   These portraits are from Sagar, Nara and Hari Timesina (clockwise from top left).   The owner chose the one by Sagar, but it was a tough choice, believe me.

How to commission YOUR pet's portrait on metal:

Now is the time to order:   Be ahead of the Pack!   I am in Nepal right now giving photos to the artists.

1. Please send me a photo of your pet.  I will give it to three different artists, giving you a choice of 3 paintings and three people will get work.   Each painting is about one square foot and is on metal with synthetic enamel paint.   These can be hung indoors or out.

2. Let me know what you would like it to say.

3. Let me know what style of portrait you would prefer:   naive, realistic, colorful, etc.

4. Tell me your pet's name and breed.   

5. Send your photo to me at:   ampage1@gmail.com  
That's it !

Satisfaction is guaranteed as I accept no money up front.   If you do not like one of the three, you pay nothing, and the 3 artists are paid in full in any case.   Let me know what you want it to say and that's it!

 

The cost is $250 plus shipping.   Shipping is around $18 per sign (to and from the US).   And 9.75% California sales tax for California residents.  
Pay after choosing your portrait.  
Multiple pets on one sign cost more ($325 for Double, $400 for Triple).

 

Let's keep these artists painting.

 

This hand-painted art form is fast disappearing in Kathmandu, as it already has in most parts of the world.   I pay fair trade wages, the artists get to paint again, pet lovers get a choice of three paintings for each commission, and I get to help Nepali artists make a living.   Everybody is happy.   Rescue dogs from America get to rescue artists from Nepal!