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Live from Kathmandu: Finals from Dilip Niroj!

Matilda the pit Bull mix by Dilip

Matilda the Pit Bull Mix has a big gummy smile in her portrait by Dilip.  The sign was supposed to say "Be Aware of This One", but, as you will see, Dilip has a mind of his own as to lettering.

Buzzy the Shih Tzu by Dilip

Buzzy the Shih Tzu looks good with a red background.

Carmen the Doberman Pinscher by Dilip

Carmen, a beautiful Doberman, looks smart with her red carpet and distinctive ears.  Dilip is a dog lover and the proud owner of a Doberman, a Pug and a Shepherd.

Mozzarella the Papillion mix by Dilip

Mozzarella, our first Danger Doo, also has stunning ears.  Dilip, I believe, is dyslexic.  Once he painted a Rottweiller with the lettering Enlightened God!

Juno - A Boxer/Pitbull mix by Dilip

Juno, a charming Boxer and Pit Bull mix, looks fantastic in Dilip's portrait.

Kahn the Black Chow by Dilip

Kahn, a Black Chow, has a lion-like mane -- a cloud of fur.

Bodhi the Shepherd/Hound Dog by Dilip

Bodhi, a young Shepherd Hound mix is golden and enlightened.

 

Mr. Peanut, a Domestic Short Hair, by Dilip

Mr. Peanut, a Domestic Short Hair Cat, looks good against this yellow background, bringing out his glossy hair and striking eyes.

Breakfast the Black Dog by Dilip

Breakfast, a black dog with a green ball, has a big smile in his portrait by Dilip.

Molly the shaggy dog by Dilip

Molly the Shaggy dog, looks at home in her first portrait by Dilip.

Marsh Man the Border Collie mix by Dilip

Marsh Man and his beloved ball.  He wants you to throw it!

Beezus the White Shepherd by Dilip Niroj

Beezus looks happy in his field of green, amidst flowers.

Lois the Black Pug by Dilip

 Lois, the Black Pug, also loves her ball on the beach.  A very happy pup!

 

Sam the Yorkie by Dilip

Sam the Yorkie looks good against his green background.

Sumio the Tuxedo Cat (in English) by Dilip

Sumio, the Tuxedo Cat, looks pretty in pink.  Another of Dilip's peculiarities is when you instruct him to write Sumio in English and Nepali, you sometimes get 'Sumio in English'...

Bernie the 3-legged Pit Bull by Dilip

Bernie, a tripod Pit Bull, looks comfy on his plaid blanket.

Schwazie the Dachshund Beagle mix by Dilip

Schwazie the Dachshund and Beagle mix is sitting on a swirl of color.

Moxie the Yorkie/Affenpinscher mix by Dilip

Last, but never least, is the adorable Moxie.  Well named, Moxie has that terrier tip of her head, so well captured here.

Please excuse the glare of the photography!

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Please stay tuned for more finals to come! If you would like to have your dog (cat, horse, chicken, bunny, bearded dragon, etc.) immortalized on metal here in Nepal, it is now too late.   But I hope to return in fall 2022.

You choose the style, the color, what you would like the sign to say... You can also check out NepalDog.com, as I have over 72 breeds of dog (and counting) and many cats.

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:  To order, 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 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!

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

Let's keep these artists painting. American Dogs = Nepali Jobs.

Please check out the Nepal Dog YouTube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/user/NepalDog You will be happy you did!

Micro-finance through art patronage.    Trade not Aid.

Live from Kathmandu: Finals from Sagar Bitsa

It is always fun to pick up at Sagar's studio.  We have been working together now for 15 years...

Please remember that these photos have a lot of glare, and the paintings look much better in person!

LukYi the Black Dog by Sagar

LukYi, a glossy black dog, is almost finished.  It still awaits LukYi's name on the portrait.

Sumio the Tuxedo Cat by Sagar

Sumio, the Tuxedo Cat, with a direct gaze against a buttery background.  That light saber from the left hand eye is NOT in the portrait.

Lois the Black Pug by Sagar

Lois the Black Pug enjoying her day at the beach.

Rudy the Brindle Shepherd by Sagar

Rudy, a Brindle Shepherd, has a beautiful, elegant profile. 

Molly the shaggy dog by Sagar

Molly the Shaggy Dog and her big smile, against a green background.

Ginger the Snake Cat by Sagar

Ginger the Snake Cat.  Apparently, Ginger has extremely short legs and moves like a snake!  The middle word in the Nepali lettering is Naga - the word for snake.  The last word is Birallo - the word for cat.  

Carmen the Doberman Pinscher by Sagar

Sagar has placed Carmen in a forest and concentrated on her beautiful face.

Buzzy the Shih Tzu by Sagar

Buzzy the Shih Tzu in extreme close up.  I think it works!

Alvin the Yorkie by Sagar

Alvin, a recently departed Yorkie, will be greatly missed.  This portrait will be a good memorial.

Marsh Man the Border Collie mix by Sagar

Marsh Man loves his ball.  You can see by the look in his eyes that he awaits your throw.

Sam the Yorkie by Sagar

Sam the Yorkie does not look like a Danger Dog.  He is darling!

Beezus the White Shepherd by Sagar

Beezus, an elegant white Shepherd, has a beautiful smile and a blue background.

Moxie the Yorkie/Affenpinscher mix

Moxie, a Yorkie and Affenpinscher mix, is again in the pink in her portrait by Sagar.

Sagar, a master painter, does not do lettering, so he has used stencils for his writing.  

Please excuse the glare of the photography!

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Please stay tuned for more finals to come! If you would like to have your dog (cat, horse, chicken, bunny, bearded dragon, etc.) immortalized on metal here in Nepal, it is now too late.   But I hope to return in fall 2022.

You choose the style, the color, what you would like the sign to say... You can also check out NepalDog.com, as I have over 72 breeds of dog (and counting) and many cats.

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:  To order, 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 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!

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

Let's keep these artists painting. American Dogs = Nepali Jobs.

Please check out the Nepal Dog YouTube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/user/NepalDog You will be happy you did!

Micro-finance through art patronage.    Trade not Aid.

Live from Kathmandu: Mannequins Galore

Strolling along the streets of Kathmandu is always fun, not least because of the extraordinary variety and conditions of the mannequins.

Does this remind you of anyone?

Mannequins come in all shapes and sizes.  This hair has got to be a referendum on Trump.

This male mannequin is typical

Cold weather is coming to Kathmandu and everyone is bundled up in the morning and evening.  They days are still warm here in early November.

High fashion on High St.

The store are still lined with fresh marigolds left over from last week's Laxmi Puja, part of the Deepawali, Tihar or Diwali celelbrations.

This is obviously a popular shopping district for young men

Young Nepali men (or Nepali men in general) are very well dressed and take great care with their appearance.

Child mannequins in Kathmandu

 Even the youngsters get into the act.

Even the aliens get involved!

The Nepalis have a sense of humor about their mannequins, that is for certain.

A wacky collection of mannequins

This group of young fashionista mannequins are a motley crew.

More mannequins on the street.

These are typical of what you might find.

Conditions vary.

This handsome mannequin obviously has lost his mind!

Dreadful mannequin?

I dread to see what is next...

Boys and their Pug...

These two young men enjoy walking their very friendly Pug.   

Stay tuned.   More adventures in Nepal are sure to follow.

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I am in Nepal right now and accepting orders.

Now is the time to order:   Be ahead of the Pack!   Orders now being accepted for the October 2016 trip.  I will be back in early December 2016 in plenty of time to mail holiday orders.

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:   [email protected]  
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!

 

Palm Springs Desert Dogs!

If you are in Palm Springs for the month of June, please stop by and see the Danger Dogs in person at the Terry Martin Gallery.   Run by the fabulous Terry Martin, this gallery is also known at the Terrence Rogers Fine Arts Gallery.

 
Starting clockwise from top left, Zia the Black Danger Cat is by Shree Shrestha.   Beware of Cock by Sanjib Rana, followed by Chester the Basset Hound by Nara of Asha Arts.   The horse frolicking in the surf is also by Sanjib Rana.

 
Above is Sport (a Good Boy) by Ram Krishna of Kathmandu.   Also featured for the month of June is the artwork of Maria Dudley and Jason Kowalski.   The title of their show is "Palm Springs and Other Exotic Places".   The painting above is of the iconic Zuma Beach Food concession by Maria Dudley. 
Shree Shrestha of Pokhara painted this 'Dangers Dog' of Jasper the Weimaraner on his magic carpet.

 
From the same photo of Jasper as above, we have Arjun Karki's fine version of the Weimaraner.   Looks like Arjun put Jasper on the waves for his portrait.

 
Duke the Weimaraner by Hari Timsina was painted in November 2009.

 
A white Westie by Hari Prasad is at top left, while Chewy the Zen Yorkie is by Nara.   Please go to Terry's website for more information on Maria and Jason's art.

 
From left to right: a rescue dog by Yuba Raj Adhikari, Pinky the Enlightened Jack Russell Terrier by Jit Gurung of Munal Arts in Pokhara, Mick Jagger the English Bulldog by Sabala with his big grin.

 
Willow the Enlightened Golden Retreiver by Sagar of Surya Studios.   Sagar's signature is in Japanese.   

 
Also by Sagar, this portrait of Layla the white shepherd shows his marvelous sense of humor.   If you look closely, you will see what I mean.

 
Yoko the French Bulldog with her lovely jewelry and compelling eyes is also by Sagar.

 
Arrow is a Zen Black Lab who wears rhinestone necklaces.   This portrait is by Nara of Kathmandu.

 
This saintly White Labrador DangerDog is by Ram Krishna.   This was not a commissioned piece, but something Ram painted from the Everest Kennel Club calendar.   I could not help but buy it!

 
Out enjoying the open air is Brocco the Bulldog by Megh Raj.  

 
Hari Timsina painted this portrait of Grace the Pit Bull in November, 2009.   Hari is the first of my artists to date his pieces.

 
Jasper the Dashshund as painted by Manoj.   Manoj is my only Christian artist.  

 
This pug was painted by Jit Gurung of Munal Arts.   Jit's art reminds me of R. Crumb's style of art.

 
This little Boston Terrier is by Amar Shrestha.

All pieces are approximately 12" by 12" and are synthetic enamel on (sometimes recycled) metal.  They can be hung indoors or out. 

All art featured on today's blog is available through June, 2010,  at the Terry Martin Gallery at 664 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.   His phone is (760) 332-8732.   Call for hours or to make an appointment.  

I am heading off to Nepal for the 7th Danger Dog trip very soon, so custom orders should be placed soon.   Each commission generates 3 portraits of your pet by 3 struggling Nepali signboard artists.   You get 3 choices, 3 people get work.  Please remember that I take no deposit up front.   You pay only after choosing which portrait of your pet you prefer.  

For additional information, please contact me at [email protected], go to the NepalDog.com website, or see the Nepal Dog Channel on YouTube to buy an existing artwork.

Giving Thanks for Nepali Dogs and Chickens

 

This little Lhasa Apso is named Happy and she lives with her parents and sister in Kathmandu.   She was born in the bedroom, the third and smallest of the litter and has never ventured off the property. 

 
The signboard hangs outside Happy's house.   A remnant of a previous owner who had larger dogs.

 
This lovely and friendly Chinese pug lives just around the corner from Raaz' studio.    
Here he plays with his similarly clothed friend.   No question about who rules this roost.

 
Dogs get to be dogs in Kathmandu.   I followed this guy for blocks as he made his rounds.

 
Lucky takes a rest from his busy day of chasing birds and getting treats from monks at the Dungkar Gardens Restaurant. 

 
On to other species, this Japanese Bantam and his wife live at the Buzz Cafe, a restaurant behind an old house here in Kathmandu.   They are enjoying the spinach-like greens.

 
They found a roost, and I was enjoying watching them  when I noticed...

 
...a little green parrot on the other chair.   The parrot did not look like it had had it's wings clipped, so he must be happy there.

 
Soon, the tiny hen jumped up to see what I had on my table.

Short post today as I have a bit of the Kathmandu Krud - a slight runny nose, a sore neck and rundown.   Got to rest up for this weekends' Thanksgiving parties.

First of the new Danger Dogs

I stopped by to see Amar yesterday.   He had finished his big project (silk-screen printing of an anti-animal sacrifice leaflet for a local protest) and has started his new Dogs.

 

Above Amar Shrestha puts the finishing touches on Sophie and Stargell.

 
This is one of my breakfast spots - the Chorten Cafe.   Just off the Stupa, it specializes in Tibetan delicacies such as Tibetan bread and momos - a type of Tibetan ravioli stuffed with meat, cheese, mushrooms or vegetables.

 
The stupa is so photogenic, I just cannot resist.  

 
The good news is that Nabin has started his series of Danger Dogs.   The bad news is that he is painting over existing 'Beware of Dog' signboards to do it.  

 
Had dinner with an old friend and his Nepali Chinese Pug named Foo.   Foo hates a flash, so here he is in the dark.   This pug is full of personality and is very well behaved.  

 
We had dinner Nepali style, a thali of rice, greens, lentils and a homegrown salad from the garden.

 
Stopped off to see if Raj has finished anything only to find Bir (above) minding the store.   I'll check back again tomorrow.

 
The dusty, dusty road to my guest house.   Nice uniforms on the schoolgirls, though.

 
On my pre-dinner walk, I came across these two boys playing guitar.   They play quite well, I might add.

Today, I am going on a long walk into an old section of town, looking for native Danger Dog signboards on the gates.   Then it is off to the Lazimpat Gallery Cafe for drinks and dancing.   More tomorrow.

I especially love comments and questions.   Please contact me at [email protected].  More information is also available at NepalDog.com