Portraits for a Cause!

This weekend I finished a portrait of Luna that I started a couple weeks ago. I haven't really drawn in at least 2 years, so when I took this project on I was a little afraid about how rusty I am. Drawing is just like playing a sport; if you don't practice a lot, you can lose your skill. You might always know how to play that sport, you just might never reach your prime if you stop working at it. 

I saw a pet portrait on Instagram, and thought it looked amazing and it motivated me to get back into fine art. I am pretty happy with how the portrait of Luna turned out, but I know I have a lot of room for improvement. I posted the drawing on Luna's Instagram account, and it got a lot of positive feedback. This made me think that people might actually like pet portraits. 

With that said, I've decided to sell animal portraits, and to give 10% of proceeds to an animal organization of the purchaser's choice. 

If you are interested in a portrait of your pet, email me at brittmaag@yahoo.com and attach a high resolution image of your fur baby.

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Walk 'n Wag: Human Society

I'm taking a chance! After my last new experience, I wasn't really up for trying new things with Luna. I don't want to have to tell people to control their dog, and I really don't like having to leave early after paying a full day of parking. But I have decided to take a chance! To get out there again! (Wow, I sound like a hermit). 

I have stumbled upon "Wag 'n Walk" that the Humane Society of Silicon Valley puts on. It is a 5K run/walk with activities for dogs (and people) to enjoy afterwards. It looks super fun! People dress up along with their dogs, and it's all for a good cause! Why wouldn't I want to do this? (Oh, maybe because there might be another ignorant dog owner there). But you know what? I'm not going into hiding because people can't control their dogs. I was in the right, and she was in the wrong. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, feel free to read the post that I'm referring to here.

I've already acknowledged that I'm a crazy dog lady, and this event is practically SCREAMING my and Luna's name! So I have signed up and created a team. If you would like to donate or join my team, click here.

I am excited for this event and its great cause. I always tell Drew that one day, we will buy a house with a HUGE backyard (acres and acres) with a barn. And we will adopt and foster all the animals that our house and land can fit! I know I can't save them all, but I can at least dream, right? And I can definitely help by volunteering and donating and more!

Now! Time to think of a great costume for the 2 of us :) Any ideas?

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