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Items Available for Purchase

1.  Original Paintings-- Buy yourself or your loved one a unique, original, one of a kind avant-garde pet art painting by award-winning artist, Susan Calvert.  See paintings below. Prices vary.

2.  Fine Art Prints--These are my most popular item. My customers tell me they can own a beautiful piece of art at a very reasonable cost. The prints look lovely hung together as wall groupings.  Each print is hand titled and signed. Every print is enclosed in a white mat with overall dimensions of 11 x 14 inches and fits into standard frame.   Cost $25 each. (see packaging presentation at the bottom of this page)

3.  Note Cards--Every person needs note cards to write a person "thank you".  Cards are 4½ x 6", arrive with envelope(s), are blank on the inside, and have the name of the design on the backside.  The cards are professionally printed and are better looking in person.  Only various designs are offered as cards.  Click on a drop down menu below each item to see if it comes in a card.
There are three types of note card purchasing options available:

I. Packages of 8 (2 each of 4 designs) of either cat or dog cards arrive with colored envelopes.  Cost $12 each.

II. Packages of 4 of the same design arrive with white envelopes. Cost $9 each.

III. Single cards with white envelopes arrive in a clear sleeve. Cost $4 each
(see packaging presentation at the bottom of this page for 8 packs and 4 packs)

4.  Magnets--Hang your "to do's" off the refrigerator in style...... Don't forget to walk the dog, change the cat's water and buy some flowers. 16 magnet designs are available. Each heavy-duty magnet measures 2½ x 3½". The back of the magnet has the title on it. Cost $5 each.

5.  List Pads--Let's go shopping... I need eggs, butter and more of Susan Calvert's note cards! 
List pads are 2¾ x 9½", contain a single design throughout the 50 lined sheet pad and have a magnet on the back for hanging.  Cost $5 each.

6.  Bookmarks--Every reader, avid or not, needs a bookmark to hold that special place and make reading easier. Share them with children to inspire their reading too.  Bookmarks are 2 x 7", have a design and contain a quote about friendship on the front. They hang in 8½ x 2¼" vinyl sleeves.  Cost $2 each.

Click here to read my pet artist statement.



8 CARD PACK--Assorted Dogs $12



cheerful dog, colorful party hat, doggy birthday celebration
Celebrating You, © Susan Calvert
←Celebrating You
© Susan Calvert

I was commissioned to create this painting of Andy, the dog, as a surprise for a young lady.

As I pondered about what to paint (having not met either of them), I thought about the special relationship we animal guardians have with our pets. I came to the conclusion, they probably celebrated each other every time they saw one another, hence the party h
at and streamers-- "Celebrating You".

(watercolor)

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dog dancing in the sun, doggy wiggling on back in sun, puppy catching sunrays
Catching 'rays, © Susan Calvert
←Catching 'rays
© Susan Calvert

Catching 'rays was the fastest painting I ever created. It was my first time using oil pastels--very creamy. Then I added watercolor--luscious.

Catching ray's celebrates our canine friends rolling on the ground in the sun (getting a good back scratching or rubbing on something stinky, like an earthworm) or dancing away in the sun delighted to be outdoors taking in the scents of the season.

(watercolor & oil pastel, 22x28")

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Batdog→
© Susan Calvert

The ears of our dogs are so soft and sensitive. They love to have them messaged. While doing this to our dog, Teton, my husband would "fly" his ears while singing the chorus "Batdog" to the tune of the 70's show "Batman". My husband would cackle at the end of the song and Teton would beg for more. What a silly thing that meant so much to all of us.

One year for Halloween, I made a Batman felt emblem. Teton wore it proudly on his collar every year after.

(watercolor, 22x28")

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dog with ears flapping and flying around, batman
Batdog, © Susan Calvert


dog in poppy flower garden, poppies, watercolor, ink
Poppy Garden, © Susan Calvert
←Poppy Garden
© Susan Calvert

I believe dogs have souls. In this painting, the coat of the dog is a reflection of blues and purples for the heavenly sky and the poppies located on the right.

Poppy Garden is a memorial to dogs meandering through flower beds of their human guardians and the many that are laid to rest within them. We laid our dog, Teton, to rest among the Oriental Poppies in our yard in IL--rest in peace, Babydog.

(watercolor & ink, 17x13")

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Nuzzling→
© Susan Calvert

It is comforting to lay in each others arms while whispering sweetness.

(watercolor & ink, 8x12")

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dog snuggling with woman
Nuzzling, © Susan Calvert


dog with fleas, scratching doggy, natural flea remedies
Flea Bag, © Susan Calvert
←Flea Bag
© Susan Calvert

I never wish fleas upon any animal. However, because we hear about them so much, I had to create a painting with fleas jumping off the dog. Plus I have known a few "flea bags" in my life.

(watercolor & dry pastel, 22x18")

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Dog Breath→
© Susan Calvert

Dog Breath came about three-fold. First, our dog,Teton, was always cleaning himself. Second, we all love Italian food with LOTS of garlic. Third, sometimes my husband wakes up facing me. One morning, I told him to roll over because he had "Dog Breath" like Teton. Now, I'm sure you get the picture with those big red swirls of breath--HA!

(watercolor & dry pastel)

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bad breath, mints
Dog Breath, © Susan Calvert


dog carrying newspaper in mouth, follow the yellow brick road
You've Got Mail!, © Susan Calvert


↑ You've Got Mail! ↑
© Susan Calvert

The movie of the same name inspired this painting
of the dog carrying the newspaper along the yellow (brick) road from the mailbox.

(watercolor, ink & dry pastel, 18x22")

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← Allergy Season
© Susan Calvert

I painted the dog in "Allergy Season" with multi-colored fur referencing the itching and hot spots dogs suffer from when they have allergies. The dog has the proverial red "allergy" eyes too.

In the lower left corner of the abstract landscape background are dandelions and the white "fluff" from these weeds. Leaves sprial down from the looming trees. There is a ray of hope, a white bird above the dog's head, a peaceful sign of relief.

(watercolor & dry pastel, 30x22")

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Joy Ride→
©Susan Calvert

The driver in this vehicle is none other than the pooch--head hanging out of the window, nose to the wind and ears flopping around. To the left front of the vehicle is a shrub broadcasting the brilliant colors of autumn. It is a familiar, fun sight to see dogs enjoying the smells of the outdoors while traveling with their guardians.

(watercolor & ink)

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dog driving car
Joy Ride


puppy rolling in leaves, kong dog toy
Roll Play, © Susan Calvert
←Roll Play
© Susan Calvert

The dog is rolling around playing in the leaves or with a toy in his mouth.

(watercolor, 16x22")

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Gimme→

© Susan Calvert

The dog, the ball, the hand. Who is giving or taking the ball; the dog or the guardian? You create the story for this painting.

(watercolor, 18x24")

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dog with ball in mouth playing fetch
Gimme, © Susan Calvert
 


Pooch smelling citrus fruits, orange, pineapple, lime, grapefruit,
Tropical Scentscation, © Susan Calvert
←Tropical Scentsation
© Susan Calvert

Ah, the wet nose of a dog...so soft and sensitive. Able to smell several times more than their guardians--the smell of Sunday breakfast with fresh squeezed orange juice. Do you think they'd like some?

(watercolor, 24x21")

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Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds→
© Susan Calvert

During Lucy's first puppy year with us, she discovered monarch butterflies in the sloping flower garden outside the back door. As the butterflies flew from flower to flower in search of nectar, she would jump up to try and catch them. Fortunately, the slope helped save them from Lucy.

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds shows the dog ascending upwards in the sky and the butterflies with diamond shaped wings alongside.

(watercolor, 30x22")

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The Beatles, Dog with Butterflies
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, © Susan Calvert


Dog drinking water from hose
8 Cups per Day, © Susan Calvert
←8 Cups per Day
© Susan Calvert

The dog is drinking from the hose to get in those "8 Cups per Day" of water.

(watercolor)

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Shortstop→
© Susan Calvert

The dog is the shortstop with the baseball between its legs.

This painting was awarded 1st Place in watercolor painting at the 16th Annual Contemporary Dog Art Competition at Sardi's in New York City.  The judges were Chris Jussel, past Senior Vice-President at Sotheby's and original host of the PBS television series, "Antique Roadshow"; Dr. Anne Imelda Rice,  who serves on the art committee of the American Kennel Club and is past curator of both the National Gallery of Arts and the U.S. Capitol; and Jane H. Willis, Instructor at New York University and President of the Appraisers Association of America.

(watercolor, 30x22")

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dog with baseball
Shortstop, © Susan Calvert
First Place Winner of Watercolors & Gouache Category, Susan Calvert
Judge Jane H. Willis, Susan Calvert, Judge Chris Jussel
Contemporary Dog Art Competiton, NYC, Sardi's Restaurant
Award-Winning Plaque


Monet, dog with stuffed toy in mouth laying in front of christmas tree
Silent, Snowy, Starry Night, © Susan Calvert
←Silent, Snowy, Starry Night
© Susan Calvert

I combined the words of the song "Silent Night", Robert Frost's "Stopping by a Woods on a Snowy Night" and Van Gogh's, "Starry Night" painting for the title. The dog is sitting in front of the tree with his new toy.

(watercolor & ink, 22x17")

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Old Faithful→
© Susan Calvert

Old Faithful is a tribute to the rescue canines of 9/11 who located human remains at Ground Zero. The dogs helped bring closure to the families with their great sense of smell and are always faithful to the end.

The regal dog is painted in an American flag. The bright background colors are a symbol of hope.

(watercolor)

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American Flag, 911 dog tribute, 9-11-2001 NY plane crash rescue dogs
Old Faithful, © Susan Calvert


dog getting washed in shower
Sunday Ritural, © Susan Calvert
←Sunday Ritual
© Susan Calvert

My dogs receive weekly showers, usually on Sundays. I have always equated water with a communion ceremony; the washing away of negative thoughts, dirt and toxins on our bodies.

Washings are so invigorating. Our dogs come out of the shower and run around, happy as can be.


(watercolor, 24x15", $400)


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Undivided Attention→
© Susan Calvert

Dogs always give us their undivided attention and unconditional love.

(graphite pencil, 24x18")

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Labrador Retreiver, graphite pencil dog drawing, Susan Calvert
Undivided Attention, © Susan Calvert


Packaging--(L to R) Print, Magnet, Note Cards, List Pad, Magnet, Single Card, Bookmark
Packaging--(L toR) Print, Magnet, Note Cards, List Pad, Magnet, Single Card, Bookmark




 


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