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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.

 

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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.

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Rosie the Ginger Cat by Sagar

 

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

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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.

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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).

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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!

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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.
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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.

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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...

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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.


Live from Kathmandu: Works in Progress from Sagar Bitsa

 Sagar surprised me this evening!  He sent works in progress showing actual progress!  Sagar paints his backgrounds first and then the dog or cat. He sent this last week, and I had a hard time figuring out which dog or cat was which.  But we all agree that he has a nice view from his rooftop.

Sagar's works in progress on his Rooftop
Sagar's works in progress on his Rooftop
It is always interesting to see how a painting progresses and it was good of Sagar to send two versions.
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Leo the Dalmatian Dog as a Work in Progress by Sagar

 Leo, a very handsome Dalmatian pup, is well on his way in this diptych.  I think it is close to being finished, but still needs lettering, as do all others in this post.

Anya the Dalmatian by SagarWIP
Anya the Dalmatian by Sagar as a work in progress

Another beautiful Dalmatian, Anya's lovely profile is front and off-center. 

Bess and Hamilton the cat by Sagar
Bess and Hamilton the Ginger Cat by Sagar as a work in progress

 Over the years, when asked to do a portrait of a human alongside their pets, Sagar is my go to artist.  He enjoys the challenge and has not let me down.  Here we have Bess and her beloved Ginger Cat Hamilton.

Beignet the Ranch Dog by Sagar as a work in progress
Beignet the Ranch Dog by Sagar as a work in progress

Beignet is a very lucky dog who has the run of a ranch.  I can't wait to see this one in its final incarnation. 

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Ancho Toy Poodle by Sagar as a work in progress

 The adorable Ancho.  To me, this reminiscent of Magritte's Bowler Hat paintings. I love the way that Ancho is floating.  Perhaps a green apple overhead?

Jacs the Jack Russell Terrier by Sagar as a work in progress
Jacs the Jack Russell Terrier by Sagar as a work in progress

 Jacs is a later addition and therefore an earlier work in progress.  This Jack Russell has plenty of personality is his photo.

Lusso the Italian Greyhound by Sagar as a work in progressby Dilip
Lusso the Italian Greyhound by Sagar as a work in progress

 Lusso the Italian Greyhound is so elegant and someone is going to have a hard time deciding on this one.

Opie the Catahoula Pit Bull mix by Sagar as a work in progress
Opie the Catahoula Pit Bull mix by Sagar as a work in progress

Opie's portrait is going to be dramatic in his golden circle.  Can't wait!

Pumpkin the Pomeranian by Sagar as a work in progress
Pumpkin the Pomeranian by Sagar as a work in progress

Pretty Pumpkin the Pomeranian is well on her way.

Minnow the Tabby Cat by Sagar as a work in progress
Minnow the Tabby Cat by Sagar as a work in progress

Minnow moves from an interior to an exterior in Sagar's work in progress.  I think Minnow would be happy here. 

Buni the Shaggy Dog by Sagar as a work in progress
Buni the Pastry Shaggy Dog by Sagar as a work in progress

I love seeing the progress in Buni's shaggy coat.  Another very hard choice ahead.

Buni the Shaggy Dog by Sagar as a work in progress
Buni the Shaggy Dog by Sagar as a work in progress

 Still early, but showing promise.

Sam the Yorkie by Sagar as a work in progress
Sam the Yorkie by Sagar as a work in progress

Sam, a sweet Yorkie pup, glows in his circle of fire.  

Sojho the Nepali Dog  by Sagar as a work in progress
Sojho the Nepali Dog by Sagar as a work in progress

Sojho, a Nepali dog that charmed his Dog-ma, returns to his roots in the Himalayas.  The red spot on his forehead is a tikka, given as a blessing.

Ranger A Pit Bull Mix by Sagar as a work in progress
Ranger A Pit Bull Mix by Sagar as a work in progress

Ranger is a beautiful Pit Bull that has recently passed.  Obviously she was a beautiful dog that was well loved.  And she was also photogenic with that big smile.

Sagar means 'Ocean' in Nepali and he has placed Ranger in front of his namesake.  I do not think he has ever seen the ocean as Nepal is landlocked.

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

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 to the US 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.