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Live from Nepal: Dogs of Pokhara

Police Dog in Pokhara, Nepal

This cute dog rests outside of a police post in the tourist area of Pokhara.

Spitz dog in Pokhara

The Spitz is a very popular breed of dog here in Pokhara.   I see dozens every day.

Native beware of dog sign in Pokhara

And the dog behind the sign....

 

Sonny the dog at Mike's Breakfast

I am always happy to see Sonny's smiling face and floppy ear at breakfast where he waits patiently for whatever scrap we throw his way.   He is alpha dog in the neighborhood but allows some dogs to come through his space.   He is a great dog.

Want to immortalize your pet and help sign painters in Nepal?

You can order your own portrait of your own dog and help to support the sign painters of Nepal whose work is disappearing.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Now is the time to order:   Be ahead of the Pack!   Orders now being accepted for the Spring 2014 trip.  I will be back in June 2014.

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 $22 per sign (to the US).   And 9.75% California sales tax for California residents.   For overseas orders, I find the least expensive method of shipping.
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!

 

Live from Nepal: a studio visit with Jit Gurung

 

Jit Gurung and his assistant peruse the 'Sign Painter' book

 

I first hired Jit in June, 2007, on my first Nepal Art Dog trip.   He is a fine illustrator and asked last trip for me to bring some quality magic markers, so I brought some calligraphic Sharpies and other art pens.   He immediately tried them with a big smile.

Jasper the Dachshund by Jit Gurung

Jasper is one of my favorite portraits of a Danger Dog of all time.   Jit never fails to surprise me.

You can see more of Jit's work and what is currently available at:   Jit Gurung's available art

Want to immortalize your pet and help sign painters in Nepal?

You can order your own portrait of your own dog and help to support the sign painters of Nepal whose work is disappearing.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Now is the time to order:   Be ahead of the Pack!   Orders now being accepted for the Spring 2014 trip.  I will be back in June 2014.

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 $22 per sign (to the US).   And 9.75% California sales tax for California residents.   For overseas orders, I find the least expensive method of shipping.
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!

Live from Nepal: Studio visit with Shahi

 

Shahi with his paintings to be sold in gift shops.

 

 

The artist Shahi has begun this season's Nepal Art Dogs.   I have been hiring Shahi since my first Danger Dog trip in June, 2007.   He has moved studios, and I had a hard time finding him, but am glad to see that he now has a thriving business painting Nepal mountain scenes for the local stores.

 

Shahi looking through the book 'Sign Painters' by Faythe Levine & sam Macon

 

Mural by Shahi

 I came across this mural by Shahi the other day.   

Shahi has painted some fine dogs and cats (and horses, too) over the years.

Shahi in 2007 with his first Nepal Art Dog portraits

Shahi immediately impressed me with his portraits of a greyhound, a cat and a horse in 2007.

See more of what Shahi has in store on NepalDog.com:  Shahi on NepalDog.com.

Stay tuned to see what Shahi will come up with this trip!

Want to immortalize your pet and help sign painters in Nepal?

You can order your own portrait of your own dog and help to support the sign painters of Nepal whose work is disappearing.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Now is the time to order:   Be ahead of the Pack!   Orders now being accepted for the Spring 2014 trip.  I will be back in June 2014.

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 $22 per sign (to the US).   And 9.75% California sales tax for California residents.   For overseas orders, I find the least expensive method of shipping.
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!

 

Live from Nepal: Pokhara's Mountain Beauty

I have never enjoyed such a day long view of the Annapurna Range as yesterday in Pokhara. 

Fishtail Mountain from a village near Pokhara

We started out with an hour-long bus ride, went to the end of the road and then walked up, up, up until we could see the top of Machhupuchhare (aka FishTail Mountain) and the rest of the Annapurna Range.

Bodhi tree high in the Himalayas

We climbed a steep concrete staircase and came across this old Bodhi tree, complete with orchids on every branch.

Rhododendren flowers in Pokhara

 Nepal is justifiably famous for its Rhodendron forests - they call them Laligurans and they are Nepal's equivalent of a state flower.   Paintings of them adorn almost every rural schoolhouse.

Annarpuna view from high in the Himalayas

We had dramatic views from every bend in the road.  We decided to take the road back down rather than the stairs.    Can you see the quilt of drying clothes on the roof near the center?

Farmers plow their fields

The walk down included springs coming out of the mountainside where you could stop to put cool water on your neck.

 

Himalayan stream

 We stopped by the stream to  cool our heels on the way home.   The stones were glossy and slippery, but the water was clear, clean and refreshing.   As we were leaving, a Nepali woman and her two young daughters filled their water jugs directly from the stream.   Ah, the Himalayas!

Mickey and Minnie the Rat Terriers

 Above are the final three of Mickey and Minnie, a charming pair of Rat Terriers that were custom painted on a previous trip.   Hand painted by Sagar, Megh Raj and Sanjib Rana (clockwise from top left), this is a perfect example of what you can expect when you send me a photo of your pet.

Want to immortalize your pet and help sign painters in Nepal?

You can order your own portrait of your own dog and help to support the sign painters of Nepal whose work is disappearing.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Now is the time to order:   Be ahead of the Pack!   Orders now being accepted for the Spring 2014 trip.  I will be back in June 2014.

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 $22 per sign (to the US).   And 9.75% California sales tax for California residents.   For overseas orders, I find the least expensive method of shipping.
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!

Live from Nepal: The Green Tara Hotel

We are always happy to return to The Green Tara Hotel while in Pokhara.

Sunrise from the Green Tara Hotel rooftop in Pokhara

Sunrise photo taken from the rooftop of the Green Tara Hotel in Pokhara.   We love to stay here because it is quiet, yet central.   Just off Gauri Ghat in the Lakeside district.

A former post showing the rooms is here:   http://nepaldog.typepad.com/danger_dog_blog/2011/04/our-pokhara-hotel-the-green-tara.html

Sunset from the Green Tara Hotel rooftop

The sunsets are just as pretty from Green Tara's rooftop.   The birdsong only adds to the exotic beauty of the place.

French Bulldog art from Nepal

Above is a lovely French Bulldog named Stella from a previous trip.   This is what you can expect when you order your own custom Nepal Art Dog (or Cat) portrait.   Stella is hand painted on metal by Dilip, Nara and Sagar (clockwise from top left).   Sorry none of the above are still available.

Want to immortalize your pet and help sign painters in Nepal?

You can order your own portrait of your own dog and help to support the sign painters of Nepal whose work is disappearing.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Now is the time to order:   Be ahead of the Pack!   Orders now being accepted for the Spring 2014 trip.  I will be back in June 2014.

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 $22 per sign (to the US).   And 9.75% California sales tax for California residents.   For overseas orders, I find the least expensive method of shipping.
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!