This is Snoring Dog Studio. Watercolorist, illustrator, writer, living at the base of the Boise foothills with two naughty, often nice, Boston Terriers. I’ve been painting and drawing for more than 30 years and I just can’t stop myself. I live with this addiction everyday.
My watercolors can be seen and purchased at www.snoringdogstudio.com. You can purchase originals or prints on the snoringdogstudio site.
Hi, nice to meet you !
Nice to meet you, too! Thanks for stopping by!
Your work is amazing! I just spent the past hour looking at all your pieces–very nice! I am so jealous–you are so luck to be able to paint every day!
Have you done any published illustrations?
Thank you so much! Yes, I’ve gotten some illustrations that were published – as part of my job rather than through freelance. Painting is my true interest and passion. I’m thrilled that you took the time to look!
I absolutely love your blog!
I absolutely love your compliment! I’m heading over to your blog, too!
I just looked through your pieces. How wonderfully talented you are. I can’t even draw a straight line with a ruler. The colors are so soothing. I love your blog.
Vickie
Thank you so much! And I’m glad you’re here!
I love that photo! I am a dog lover, too (check out the video link — my “little personal and sentimental movie-making project” — on my latest blog post) and I actually drove out to Idaho to get my latest dog, a Border Collie cross. She is my heart and soul. You make awesome dogs in Idaho!
How sweet, magpies! I’m glad you found a wonderful companion!
I love that photo! I just posted a link to a video about two of my departed dogs (“a little personal and sentimental movie-making project”) on my latest blog post and actually drove out to Idaho to get my current dog. You make awesome dogs in Idaho!
Oh, cool – I’m going over to catch the video. My heartfelt sympathies for your loss, too. I’m so happy you gave another one a forever home!
Do you ever draw your dogs? Where can I see your art? I can’t even draw stick people. REally.
Once in a while, yes, I do, but it’s difficult to stop hugging them long enough to paint them! You can see my other paintings at http://www.snoringdogstudio.com. I think I have one of me with three boston terriers. I love your blog – what a great concept. I’m going back to read more.
Glad you like my blog! Thanks for the link to your art; I’ll take a look. My dog gets lots of love around here; she also sleeps a lot so I took a few different pics and emailed them to the artist. I found him on a forum and read that he passed away. I’m so thankful to have that beautiful picture.
Hello, just popped over to say hi. I’ve had a flood of subscriptions being on Freshly pressed so I do want to respond to everyone. You have a most beautiful blog! It’s lovely to meet so many creatives too!
Congrats on the freshly pressed! It is a blessing and a curse, I know!
Just got done cruising through your archives a bit; mostly checking out your watercolors. I especially like the surreal, vision-like aspect of your work. But then again that’s my bias. Do you pencil a rough sketch first and then work into or just let it rip with the water colors alone??
Thank you, again, hansi! I always do a pencil drawing first – in fact, I never erase the underlying drawing. I love the pencil drawing as much as the finished watercolor and I want people to see that drawing skill is important. Well, it’s important to me. I’m convinced that if the underlying structure isn’t there, it doesn’t matter how technically skilled you are with the painting medium – it’s still going to look like a poorly executed piece. I spend more time on the drawing than the painting itself. I’m so happy to have found a reader that likes to talk art!
Hey there. Your paintings are incredible! I finally took one college art course last year on a whim (I have never even drawn before, let alone painted) and I fell in love with it. I didn’t attempt watercolor though, looks intimidating to me.
Why, thank you, miraclemama! How nice of you to say so and to stop by and look. Believe me, I’ve spent decades getting better at watercolor and still feel like I need to learn more and improve my craft. It’s a lifetime pursuit. I’m glad you stopped by!
Nice artwork. Very expressive. I took some art classes as electives when I was in college back in the 1990s and would love to get back into it — especially sculpture.
Having a creative outlet, Ben, is what saves me from just losing it these days. I also do a lot of heavy gardening. Haven’t added drinking excessively to the list, yet, but this week’s events are leaning that way. I’ve never done sculpture because I lack that 3D capability. I admire sculptors a ton, though!
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You, bet, Carrie. Love the site!
Hi SDS, one of your comments on Priya’s blog brought me to your’s.
‘ I hang on to control as though it were a lifeline, keeping me from suffering all sorts of imaginary disasters and temptations. And, because of that, I forget to live in the moment and to treasure unexpected pleasures. I am so afraid of losing control, I won’t even relax into a massage. ‘
I identified with your words so much that I had to come and meet you
Your drawing caught my attention the first, especially the eyes. I will be back to read.
Oh, idealistthinker, I’m so glad I have a reader from Priya’s Partial View. That is quite high praise. Please do come back often. I’m thrilled to meet you. And I will wander over to your blog now.
I know.. high praise indeed !
But don’t let me or my posts scare you away
HI Jean,
I’ve been loving your latest posts. My blog, Middle of the Freakin Road, is on your blog roll. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve semi-retired that web site. My wife and I left in August to travel around the world for a year. My new blog about that journey is at http://www.changesinlongitude.com/ It’s about people of a certain age chucking all their possessions to just take off. Perhaps you’d care to put that one in your blog roll instead?
Either way, thanks so much and keep on writing!
Michael
Hi, Michael! Oooh, boy do I envy you all! I’ve added your new site and removed the other. I’m certainly going to keep up with you! Safe and fun and exciting travels!
In accordance with Rule #4 of the Versatile Blogger Award, I hereby inform you that you have been bestowed said honor. Congratulations, and have a lovely day.
Found you through Philosopher Mouse (your comment on his last post was interesting). Love your perspective and your artwork.
Thank you, Kate! I loved your post on entering the Medicare system! Quite sobering and funny at the same time.
I enjoy your blog so much that I couldn’t help but nominate it for The Versatile Blogger Award-I know, I know, but I want the readers of my blog to find you. Please don’t fee obligated. Details are here.
http://elenacaravela.wordpress.com
You are a sweetie! I can use the affirmation this week – I have a dreadful cold and I feel like crawling back under the covers forever.
HA! Ignored no more! Congrats on being Fresh Pressed. Well deserved.
Thank you so much! Yes, it is quite an honor. I want to thank my parents, my dogs, my …
I’m new to this whole blog thing and yours is one of the first i’ve had the chance to read. If more are like yours, I’m thinking I’ll have a new ‘addiction’.
Thank you for making me laugh out loud (at work, I’m sure I got a few strange looks), I’m looking forward to reading more.
ScottO
How wonderful! I feel quite honored and I love it when people stare at someone who’s having a good time!
i like your paintings on the top. i guess it’s YOU.
Nope, not really!
Your work is positively gorgeous. Lovely.
Thank you – so glad you enjoy it!
I love love love your work!! Can I link up and post pics on my blog?!
Cheers,
@graylinsample
http://www.yepindeed.com
Never stop your passion because it becomes your joy and eventually makes you prosperous!
Words to live by – thank you so much!
I stumbled upon your blog today…what a wonderfully amusing and delightful gig you’ve got going on here!
Thank you, Rebecca. It is a labor of love most of the time!
Got your site from freshly pressed, and liked, no, love your water-colour paintings from your online gallery. Not necessarily the subject, but more to the colour spread. Will show them to my 11 years old daughter when I return back home this weekend. She can definitely learn a hell of a load from your paintings; shadow and all. B-)
Thank you for sharing them.
Practice, practice, practice. And practice more. Learn from the experts, also. That’s pretty much what it takes, along with good subject matter and a sense of composition. oops. Hope I haven’t discouraged her! Thank you for stopping by and looking!
You have been nominated for a Versatile Blogger Award. Click here to pick up your prize. Congratulations, and please don’t let it go to your head.
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Yikes! I’m having at least 45 minutes of fame so far in 2012! Thank you, darlin’!
Love your artwork! Watercolor is so tricky, and you make it look like a piece of cake. It’s my favorite, though I never paint anymore.
What sort of paper do you use? (And, pssst, I clicked on the RedBubble link and it didn’t work.)
Thank you, AA! I use 300 lb Arches cold pressed but I like hot pressed paper, too. I also use YUPO once in a while. It has a very slick surface so it’s quite tricky. Thank you for the heads up on Red Bubble. I closed that account not too long ago.
Good morning!
I’m sure you’ve had your share of blogger awards, but I have nominated you for one more. I put you on links list for the “Beautiful Blogger” award because your work (both visual and verbal) makes me smile and/or laugh every time. I love it so much when I see “new post” from Snoring Dog Studio in my inbox!
Congratulations, and enjoy!
You are so sweet! And thank you! I feel quite relieved lately when I finally manage to eek out a post. It’s been difficult for a while. I do so appreciate my loyal readers!
Hi. I would like you to know that I nominated you for the Sunshine Blog Award….http://fromsonika.wordpress.com/2012/04/02/from-versatile-to-shining-bright/
It is always a pleasure to visit you blog
It’s a pleasure having readers like you! And thank you so much for the lovely surprise!
Hi, stumbled upon this, love your blog
Thank you! So thrilled you wandered by!
testing I think I am spammed from commenting
You were in my spam folder! ouch! Now you are not. Thank goodness. What’s up eith these WordPress quirks?
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This picture of yours makes me want to go for a walk with you.
Since I haven’t been able to visit you, and you’ve stopped visiting me, I thought I’d come here and express my distress.
I am told WP is not sending notifications of my posts to people. If you’re one of them, please do refresh your subscription.
I wasn’t getting any notifications! Gosh darn this WordPress! I refreshed the subscription yesterday and hope that works. I just thought you were busy with your child and didn’t have time to post. I’m so glad you alerted me to the problem, Priya. Glad, so glad to hear from you!
Ahoy SDS! Now, about these mugs of mine…
Please email me on wdavewhatt@yahoo.co.uk and we’ll sort it out!
My daughter attends Boise State! Having visited her many time, I love Boise. What a great town.
It is a great town – and hopefully getting better! I live about a mile from the stadium. It can be way too noisy some times!
My husband and I will be making some of that noise on November 3rd! We will be at the game. I think they play San Diego State.
Okay – I’ll be listening for you!
Hi SDS! I nominated you for the Sunshine Award
Check it out: http://totallytawn.wordpress.com/2012/09/10/the-sunshine-award/
Hi there, I got to your blog via Elena, and I am so happy because I really enjoy your watercolor painting. I have only been painting for about one year, so I am a beginner learning how to handle these gorgeous tubes of color. I love that you draw before you put brush to paper. I admire the clean, crisp, free spirit of your amazing work. Have an artful day! Marian
Thank you so much, Marian! Keep at it, keep practicing, use quality products and you’ll get there! It’s a lifetime of joy!
Oh, hooray! You’ve gifted me with your snoring presence! Surely I have a canine CPAP mask around here somewhere…
I love your watercolors, they’re quite beautiful..
Why thank you! It has been a lifelong love of mine.
A worthy life long love….
I have been awarded the Wonderful Team Member Award and I am happy to be passing it on to you. Your blog inspires me, thank you!
Visit my award post to gather the info to pass on the award.
http://mariansart.wordpress.com/2013/04/29/wonderful-team-member-award/
Oh, my! Thank you so much!