Live from Kathmandu: New Finals from Sanjib Rana

Buni the Shaggy Dog by SanjibFinal
Buni the Shaggy Dog by Sanjib Rana

Sanjib's finals are a treat.  See if you agree.  Buni is elegant and enlightened.

Beignet the Ranch Dog by Sanjib
Beignet the Ranch Dog by Sanjib

Beignet loves her ATV, lovingly portrayed by Sanjib Rana in his final portrait of Beignet.

3 Dalmatians in a field Folk Art
Leo, Katia and Anya. 3 Dalmatians in Malibu by Sanjib Rana

Three charming Dalmatians roam the hills of Malibu.

Leo the Dalmatian by SanjibFinal
Leo the Dalmatian Dog by Sanjib Rana

The handsome Leo looks good in red.

Anya the Dalmatian by Sanjib Rana
Anya the Dalmatian by Sanjib Rana

 Anya glows in her portrait by Sanjib.

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

Jacs relaxes on his pretty rug while keeping an eye out for you.

Paco by Sanjib Rana
Paco by Sanjib Rana

Paco the Temple Dog by Sanjib.

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Lusso the Italian Greyhound by Sanjib Rana

Lusso in a circle by Sanjib Rana.

Orfeo the Xolo by Sanjib Rana
Orfeo the Xolo by Sanjib Rana

Orfeo, the Mexican Hairless dog, aka Xolo, by Sanjib.

Larry the Tabby Cat by Sanjib
Larry the Tabby Cat by Sanjib Rana

Larry the Tabby:  "If I am out, I am lost".

Opie the Catahoula Pit Bull mix by Sanjib Rana
Opie the Catahoula Pit Bull mix by Sanjib Rana

Opie, in his magenta blanket, wrapped in beauty by Sanjib.

Pancake the Tuxedo Cat by Sanjib
Pancake the one-eyed Tuxedo Cat by Sanjib

Pancake is keeping her eye on you.

Q the Shepherd mix by Sanjib Rana
Q the Shepherd Mix by Sanjib Rana

Q is King of the Road.

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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 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: Final from Megh Raj Thapa

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Ancho, a Toy Poodle by Megh Raj Thapa

Megh Raj Thapa has a new studio and has done a great job with the newest Danger Dogs. Ancho, the Toy Poodle, is charming in his white with the red brim.

3 Dalmatians in a field Folk Art
Leo, Katia and Anya. 3 Dalmatians on a walk by Megh Raj

Three very happy, very handsome Dalmatians frolic in the wilds of Malibu.

Double Doodles by MeghRajFinal
2 happy Doodles on the lawn by Megh Raj Thapa

 These 2 Labradoodle pups smile and enjoy their balls.

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

 An innocent version of Minnow.

Beignet the Ranch Dog by Megh Raj Thapa
Beignet the Ranch Dog by Megh Raj Thapa

Beignet has the run of the ranch.

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

 Anya and her beautiful smile.

Buni the Shaggy Dog by Megh Raj Thapa
Buni the Pastry Shaggy Dog by Megh Raj Thapa

Buni the Pastry Chef is chief in Megh Raj's dreams.

Sojho Nepali Dog by MeghRajFinal
Sojho Rescued Nepali Mountain Dog

 Sojho dog is the Nepali translation.   Sojho means kindness.

Mabel the beauty by Megh Raj
Mabel the Blond Dog by Megh Raj

 Mabel is a rock star.  Such a beauty.

Q Mixed Dog by Megh Raj
Q's final by Megh Raj

 Q has a big smile, well captured by Megh Raj.

Sam the Yorkie by Megh Raj Thapa
Sam the Yorkie by Megh Raj

 Sam is a cute Yorkie.

Pumpkin the Pomeranian by Megh Raj
Pumpkin the Pomeranian by Megh Raj Thapa

 Pumpkin sports a big smile.

Ranger A Pit Bull Mix
Ranger, a beautiful Pit Bull Mix hand painted on metal by Megh Raj Thapa

Ranger is a good girl with a great smile. 

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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 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.

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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 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?

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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.

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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 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.

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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 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.