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Day of the Dog at ArtOrg in Minnesota

The Danger Dogs will be joining the celebrations at ArtOrg in Cannon Falls in Minnesota.  Here are the paintings they will be exhibiting.  

Each painting is approximately 12" x 12" and is hand painted on metal by sign painters in Nepal.   There is a link to info about the artists after each of the photos.

Mastiff by Pulkit hand painted on metal in Nepal
Mastiff by Pulkit hand painted on metal in Nepal

This mastiff was hand painted on metal by Pulkit.

Pulkit is a young artist working in the Tripureshwor area.   You can look at his bio by following that link above.

Folk art Border Collie
I F Stone (aka Izzy) a Border Collie

Izzy was a beloved Border Collie with a big smile.  Hand painted by Megh Raj Thapa.

Folk Art Brown Dog
Brown Dog by Indra Lama

Indra Lama captures this pretty brown dog's intense gaze.   

Folk art Ginger Cat
Danger Cat by Megh Raj Thapa

A charming and definitely not dangerous looking kitty by Megh Raj Thapa.  

Folk Art Brittany Spaniel
Molly Anne the Brittany Spaniel by Megh Raj Thapa

Megh Raj also lent his deft hand to this hand painted portrait of the lovely Brittany Spaniel, Molly.

Folk Art White Lab
White Lab by Amar Shrestha

Amar Shrestha and his Danger Dog.  This is a very pretty Labrador.

Folk art Dog hand painted on metal
Brown Dog by Santosh Shrestha

 Santosh Shrestha was Pokhara, Nepal's most prolific artist.  This detailed portrait shows why he is so popular.  He now sells and repairs mobile phones.

Rhodesian Ridgeback dog art
Neo the Rhodesian Ridgeback by Megh Raj Thapa

Neo is a true beauty and Megh Raj definitely captured him.

Folk Art German Shepherd Dog
German Shepherd by Baba

This handsome German Shepherd is a good example of Baba's work.   Baba was a true character.

Folk Art Pomeranian
Lily the Pomeranian by Megh Raj Thapa

Megh Raj Thapa paints Lily the Pomeranian in her warm jacket.

Folk art Westie Mix hand painted by Amar
West Highland Terrier mix by Amar

Belle, a West Highland Terrier mix hand painted on metal by Amar Shrestha.

Folk Art Shepherd Dog hand painted on metal
Shepherd Dog by Dilip Niroj

Dilip is one of my favorite artists and the only one to still be in the same location as when I first met him in 2007.  He is dyslexic but does not let that stop him.   A family man, he is a true dog lover as well.  A Pug, a Doberman and a German Shepherd.

Folk Art Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier by Shashi with Tibetan lettering

Shashi works in the very busy Chabahil neighborhood of Kathmandu with his father and his sister.

Folk Art Poodle hand painted on metal in Nepal
Folk Art Poodle by Indra Lama

Indra Lama again with his deft brushstrokes.

Folk Art Yorkie
Danger Dog Yorkie by Nara

Nara likes those blue backgrounds.

Folk Art Black Dog
Black Dog by Dilip Niroj

Dilip is a dog lover.  He did a great job capturing this Black Dog and his favorite ball.   Dilip is dyslexic so any spelling of Danger is possible with him.

Folk Art Saint Bernard
Saint Bernard by Punam Arts

Punam's dog portraits are very cartoonish.  He should be working for Disney.

Folk Art Big Black Puppy
Olive the Black Lab puppy by Megh Raj Thapa

Black dogs look great against a red background.  Megh Raj gave Olive a soulful look.

Shaggy Dog folk art portrait hand painted on metal in Nepal
Little Dog by Sagar Bitsa

Sagar Bitsa with his portrait of a little white dog with collar and tongue.

Folk Art Beagle hand painted on metal in Nepal
Folk Art Beagle

This is an example of the classic signs that inspired this project.   This is the only one I have by this young artist.

Folk Art Chihuahua hand painted on metal
Folk Art Chihuhua by Jit Gurung

 Jit Gurung is considered the most famous artist in Nepal's 2nd largest city, Pokhara.  Jit is an illustrator and political cartoonist.   He works incredibly fast.  He also sculpts.  His studio is Munal Arts.

Folk Art Scottish Terrier
Scottish Terrier by Shree

Shree and his always colorful take on a Scottish Danger Dog.  Shree left his family for 10 years to work in S. Korea as a farm laborer.  But his story has a happy ending as his son became a civil engineer, his daughter graduated high school, they bought land and a scooter and he and his wife are still madly in love.  He is back in Pokhara, working on painting again and is just a great man.

Folk Art Scottish Terrier
Dr. Watson, the Scottish Terrier by Nara

 Nara hand paints a Scotty Dog against a blue background.

Folk Art Bulldog hand painted on metal
Patsy the Bulldog by Indra Lama

The lovely Patsy the Bulldog by Indra Lama.   

You can find out more about the great programs at ArtOrg.info.  

Each Danger Dog is available for $100.  You can also go to NepalDog.com and half of the proceeds for the art will go to supporting ArtOrg.info.  Just mention ArtOrg and they will be reimbursed.

You can also commission your own pet by contacting me at [email protected].  See NepalDog.com for information on how to order and when my next trip is scheduled.

 

HOW TO ORDER

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

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!

Send your photo to [email protected] or find out more at www.NepalDog.com.

Let's keep these artists painting.

ORDERS CLOSED FOR THIS TRIP NOW.   Next trip is in spring 2024.

American Dogs = Nepali Jobs.

 


Live from Kathmandu: Cats, Cats and more Cats

This trip has been more Danger Cats than Danger Dogs and the artists have had a field day with these pretty kitties.

Tabby Cat folk art
Rico the Perfect Cat by Dilip Niroj

Dilip Niroj has a strong folk art take on the lovely Rico, adding a green background in place of Rico's blanket.

Tabby Cat folk art
Rico the Perfect Cat by Sanjib Rana

 Rico gets a bright red circle from Sanjib Rana, a popular Nepali technique.

Tabby Cat folk art
Rico the Perfect Tabby by Sagar

Sagar pulled out all the stops and added a golden background with some birds that would be certain to entertain Perfect Rico.

Black Cat folk art painting hand painted on metal in Nepal
Iris the Black Cat by Dilip Niroj

Iris shines in her portrait by Dilip Niroj, who places the lovely black cat in her ornate basket.

Black Cat folk art painting hand painted on metal in Nepal
Iris the Black Cat by Sanjib Rana

Sanjib Rana also incorporates Iris' fancy basket, giving Iris her chance to glow.

 

Black Cat folk art painting hand painted on metal in Nepal
Iris the Black Cat by Sagar Bitsa

Sagar Bitsa decided to let Iris shine on her own, giving her a yellow background that shows off her glossy black fur.

Ginger Cat folk art portrait
Rosie the Ginger Cat by Dilip Niroj

Dilip's version of Rosie is strikingly bright and pretty.

Folk art Ginger Cat
Rosie the Ginger Cat by Sagar
Sagar chose a golden background and lets Rosie's direct gaze dominate.
Ginger Cat folk art portrait
 
Rosie the Ginger Cat by Megh Raj Thapa

Megh Raj's Rosie is sweet and young.   He also chose a butter yellow background.

Folk art Ginger Cat
Danny the Wild Cat by Dilip

Danny the Wild Cat by Dilip - 

Folk art Ginger Cat
Danny the Wild Cat by Sanjib

 Sanjib had fun with Danny's background.

Folk art Ginger Cat
Danny the Wild Cat by Megh Raj

 Megh Raj captured Danny's ginger fur the best.

 

HOW TO ORDER

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

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!

Send your photo to [email protected] or find out more at www.NepalDog.com.

Let's keep these artists painting.

ORDERS CLOSED FOR THIS TRIP NOW.   Next trip is in autumn 2023.

American Dogs = Nepali Jobs.


New Finals: Cats from Sagar Bitsa

Sagar is at it again, delivering beautiful portraits of pets.  These photos are taken by the artist and have a bit of a glare, but they look great to me.

 

RicoTabbySagar
Rico the Perfect Tabby by Sagar


First up is Rico, a perfect cat.  Sagar gave him a golden sky with birds flying through the moon (sun?).   I am always surprised and pleased by his work.

RosieGingerSagar
Rosie the Ginger Cat by Sagar

 

Rosie the Ginger Cat is lucky indeed.  She looks good at a slight tilt.

IrisBlackCatGraceSagar
Iris the lucky Black Cat by Sagar Bitsa

 

Iris, with the pretty green eyes, is a lovely black kitty.  I am going to talk to Sagar about the drips on the Nepali word Birallo (cat), easily fixed.

NaluTreasureSagar
Nalu & Treasure by Sagar Bitsa

Nalu and Treasure are a pair of good friends, composited from 2 photos by Sagar.  Nalu has the honor of being the only dog to be commissioned this trip.  There are cats, there are roosters, there is even a frog!   The Nepali word beneath the two is Katarna (Danger in Nepalese).

BewareCock2Sagar
Beware of Cock by Sagar

Beware of Cock is always a popular theme with the Danger Dog project.  This is a charming example by Sagar, and more to come!

BewareCock2Sagar
Beware of Cock by Sagar

Anyone with roosters knows that during a full moon, they will sometimes crow in the middle of the night.   Not unlike other cocks.

More to come soon.

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If you would like to have your dog (cat, horse, chicken, bunny, bearded dragon, etc.) immortalized on metal here in Nepal, you can send me a photo of your pet.   I am now in Kathmandu, Nepal, taking orders.

I will deliver in early May 2023, in plenty of time to deliver for Mother's Day, Father's Day and Grads.

You choose the style, the color, what you would like the sign to say...

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!

HOW TO ORDER

1.  Send me a photo of your pet to [email protected]. Find out more at www.NepalDog.com..  

2. Let me know the name of your pet, their breed and what you would like it to say.

I will give the photo to three different artists, giving you a choice of 3 paintings and three artists 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, be framed or unframed.

While I am in Nepal, your pet will be featured on the Danger Dog Blog, as I stop into the artists' studios and document the works in progress.

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!

Let's keep these artists painting.


Live from Kathmandu: New Finals from Sagar Bitsa

Sagar Bitsa is an accomplished artist, a teacher of young artists and he is very good at portraiture.  His skin tones are lovely.  I apologize for the glare on the photos, but I will let the art speak for itself.

Bess and Hamilton the cat by Sagar
Bess and Hamilton the cat by Sagar
Bess and Hamilton, her beloved cat, glow in this portrait by Sagar.
Ranger Pit Bull Mix by SagarFinal
Ranger, a beautiful Pit Bull Mix hand painted on metal by Sagar

 Sagar means Ocean in the Nepali language and he added an ocean as a backdrop to the lovely Ranger.  She looks very happy at the beach.

Jacs the Jack Russell by Sagar Bitsa
Jacs the Jack Russell Terrier by Sagar

 Jacs will not be upset with his name being misspelled, I hope.

Sojho the Nepali Dog  by Sagar Bitsa
Sojho Rescued Nepali Mountain Dog

 Sagar has returned Sojho to his home in the Himalayas.

Beignet the Ranch Dog by Sagar Bitsa
Beignet the Ranch Dog by Sagar

 Beignet is pretty in her blue background.

Ancho Toy Poodle
Ancho Toy Poodle by Sagar

 The surrealist Sagar comes out in his portrait of Ancho, the Toy Poodle.

Minnow the Tabby Cat by Sagar
Minnow the Tabby Cat by Sagar

 Minnow is enjoying time outside.

Pumpkin the Pomeranian by Sagar
Pumpkin the Pomeranian by Sagar

 Pumpkin's dramatic hair is emphasized.  She is against a black background, please excuse the glare.

Chairman Meow by Sagar
Chairman Meow by Sagar

Sagar adds a lovely red curtain to the Chairman's lovely portrait.

Lusso the Italian Greyhound by Sagar
Lusso the Italian Greyhound by Sagar

 Lusso is so handsome. 

Opie the Catahoula Pit Bull mix by Sagar
Opie the Catahoula Pit Bull mix by Sagar

 Opie is encircled in an orange glow.

LeoDalmatianSagarFinal

Leo the Dalmatian Dog by Sagar

 The ever handsome Leo.

Buni the Shaggy Dog by Sagar
Buni the Shaggy Dog by Sagar

 Buni the odalisque enjoys the couch.

Sam the Yorkie by Sagar
Sam the Yorkie by Sagar

 Sam is adorable.

Buni the Pastry Chef Shaggy Dog by Sagar
Buni the Pastry Chef Shaggy Dog by Sagar

 Buni is cooking up something!

 

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

If you would like to have your dog (cat, horse, chicken, bunny, bearded dragon, etc.) immortalized on metal here in Nepal, you can send me a photo of your pet.   I am now in Kathmandu, Nepal, taking orders.

I will return in early December, 2022, in plenty of time to deliver for holiday gifts.

You choose the style, the color, what you would like the sign to say...

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!

HOW TO ORDER

1.  Send me a photo of your pet to [email protected]. Find out more at www.NepalDog.com..  

2. Let me know the name of your pet, their breed and what you would like it to say.

I will give the photo to three different artists, giving you a choice of 3 paintings and three artists 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, be framed or unframed.

While I am in Nepal, your pet will be featured on the Danger Dog Blog, as I stop into the artists' studios and document the works in progress.

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!

Let's keep these artists painting.


Live from Kathmandu: Sanjib's works in progress

Sanjib has sent along a few more works in progress, sans lettering.   

Jacs the Jack Russell by Sanjib Rana
Jacs the Jack Russell by Sanjib Rana

Jacs is well on his way and is watching you!

Beignet the Ranch Dog by Sanjib as a work in progress
Beignet the Ranch Dog by Sanjib as an early work in progress

 Beignet's early work in progress and...

BeignetSanjibWIP
Beignet the Ranch Dog further along

Beignet a lot further along.  She still needs her Danger Dog lettering.

One-eyed Tuxedo Cat art

By request, both Pancake and Larry will have no lettering.   Sanjib did a fine job with both of them.

Tabby Cat folk art
Larry the Tabby Cat by Sanjib Rana

The handsome Larry glows in his final portrait by Sanjib.

More  on Saturday.

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

If you would like to have your dog (cat, horse, chicken, bunny, bearded dragon, etc.) immortalized on metal here in Nepal, you can send me a photo of your pet.   I am now in Kathmandu, Nepal, taking orders.

I will return in early December, 2022, in plenty of time to deliver for holiday gifts.

You choose the style, the color, what you would like the sign to say...

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!

HOW TO ORDER

1.  Send me a photo of your pet to [email protected]. Find out more at www.NepalDog.com..  

2. Let me know the name of your pet, their breed and what you would like it to say.

I will give the photo to three different artists, giving you a choice of 3 paintings and three artists 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, be framed or unframed.

While I am in Nepal, your pet will be featured on the Danger Dog Blog, as I stop into the artists' studios and document the works in progress.

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!

Let's keep these artists painting.


Live from Kathmandu: More works in progress from Megh Raj Thapa

Megh Raj has been working on many cats and dogs.  

Minnow the Tabby Cat by Megh Raj
Minnow the Tabby Cat by Megh Raj

Minnow is a pretty Tabby Cat and Megh Raj is working his photographic magic on her.

Ancho Toy Poodle
Ancho, a Toy Poodle in an early work in progress by Megh Raj Thapa

This work in progress of Ancho, the Toy Poodle, is farther along.  Ancho is very dapper in that hat.  And that tongue...

Paco, Lab mix, by Megh Raj Thapa
Paco by Megh Raj Thapa

Paco is almost finished.  He is waiting a bright and colorful background and his lettering.

Anya the Dalmatian by Megh Raj Thapa
Anya the Dalmatian by Megh Raj Thapa

Anya, a lovely Dalmatian pup, was bathed in a pink light in her photo.  I have told Megh Raj that she is perfectly black and white and she will be in her final portrait.  Despite the color problem, I can see that Anya (and Megh Raj) is headed in the right direction.

Yorkshire Terrier by Megh Raj Thapa
Sam the Yorkie by Megh Raj

Sam is very well captured by Megh Raj in this early work in progress.  A cute dog and it will be a cute portrait.

Shaggy Dog folk art portrait hand painted on metal in Nepal
Buni the Pastry Shaggy Dog by Megh Raj Thapa

Buni has a wide grin as he contemplates eating the cookies he will be baking.  The lettering for this painting will read:  Buni the Pastry Chef:  Enjoy Hair in your cookie?

Nepali Artist Studio
Megh Raj's new studio

 

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Lallo the Lagotto Romagnolo by Megh Raj as a work in progress

Lallo is a truffle hunting dog (Lagotto Romagnolo) that lives in Tuscany, Italy.  He loves his ball and is a smart and handsome dog.  He captured the heart of a cat-loving friend of mine.

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

If you would like to have your dog (cat, horse, chicken, bunny, bearded dragon, etc.) immortalized on metal here in Nepal, you can send me a photo of your pet.   I am now in Kathmandu, Nepal, taking orders.

I will return in early December, 2022, in plenty of time to deliver for holiday gifts.

You choose the style, the color, what you would like the sign to say...

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!

HOW TO ORDER

1.  Send me a photo of your pet to [email protected]. Find out more at www.NepalDog.com..  

2. Let me know the name of your pet, their breed and what you would like it to say.

I will give the photo to three different artists, giving you a choice of 3 paintings and three artists 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, be framed or unframed.

While I am in Nepal, your pet will be featured on the Danger Dog Blog, as I stop into the artists' studios and document the works in progress.

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!

Let's keep these artists painting.