Adirondack Animal Artistry

03/08/2023

11/16/2020

I'm sad to say that due to health reasons I will be closing my commissions list for pets for the immediate future. If you haven't already gotten on my list, I will not be taking any orders for Christmas and beyond.

This was a terribly hard decision for me to make. I love bringing joy and happiness, sometimes even closure to families who's beloved member crossed the Rainbow Bridge but it is necessary for my well-being.

Thank you so much to the family and friends I've made on this journey and I hope someday to open again.

Sending you all peace and love in these hard times,
Take care and be well ❤
Rachael

09/16/2020

First Nations peoples along British Columbia’s Central Coast led research to help preserve the area’s white-furred Spirit bears.

09/11/2020

What do you think? Yes or No?

09/10/2020

"Sad night last night but today is a brighter day. The ewe (female sheep) on the left lambed a stillborn and we were unable to resuscitate it. She cried most of the night longing for her lamb after we removed it.

The ewe on the right lambed twins last week, though they were very small. It seems that today she has given one of her twins to the grieving mother to raise as her own. This is a photo of them together with their new children."

Credit: Bishop Family Farm

09/06/2020

Next up on the drawing board!!!

07/24/2020

Not exactly an ADK Original....
This is one of Odin's ravens, Huginn ("Thought").
12x15" (+ matting and framing) $475

07/18/2020

This guy, 29 years old, just won the highest award in the colored pencil world. He did not give up! He did not say "that's good enough..." This man spent over A THOUSAND HOURS on this piece of art.

Please keep one thing in mind when you order from an artist. Sometimes greatness takes a long time. You wouldn't expect a landscaper to spend 20+ hrs manicuring your yard and only expect to pay them $25. You get what you pay for. If you want excellence, it's going to take TIME and more than $2/hour.

I'm not just selling a piece of art, I'm exchanging hours I could've spent playing with my children, working on other pursuits, etc. Pay an artist what they are worth. You'll be very glad you did and walk away with something everyone else will be envious of!!!

WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!

I cannot believe I'm telling you this, “Undercurrents" won the CIPPY AWARD for BEST OF SHOW in the CPSA Colored Pencil Society of America's 28th International Exhibition!!!! This is the very HIGHEST award for colored pencil in the WORLD!!! With a piece I made at 29, I think I'm the youngest person to receive this honor!

Over the last 6 years I have entered this show, competing against the world's best colored pencil artists. Since 2015 this has been my biggest dream. This year was the most competitive of the years I’ve entered with almost 800 entries from across the planet!

Years ago I lost my first solo show in a fire and my goal began to feel so far away. At one point I even began to feel sorry for myself. I later decided to fight back again to the very best of my ability. It was an act of faith in what I once knew. That those feelings could live inside me once again. My self belief began to come back very slowly. I had to prove myself to myself. Last year I made “Abyss” which was the a turning point. The biggest thing this has taught me is the importance of persistence. This was my third time spending over 1,000 hours on a piece.

I still have so much more to reach with my art and achieve for colored pencil. This has been the most incredible experience in my art journey yet.

I want to thank my wife Kinsey for constantly encouraging me when I felt down, my parents for all their love support especially when I was at my lowest a few years ago, Mago and Richard at RJD Gallery for encouraging me to be brave enough to pursue an exciting new direction for my art, my models Jackie and Lucas for their willingness to pose together, Vera Curnow for making my favorite art group in the world, the many many talented artists of my CPSA family who have challenged and inspired me over the last few years, but most of all for welcoming me in and sharing in our greatest passion.

07/11/2020

(AO) Watchful Fox 6x9" Soft Pastel. $250
Comes matted in a gorgeous 11x14" custom frame!

Prints Coming Soon!
Photograph Credit: Wildlife Reference Photos

07/11/2020

New in June 2020!

07/03/2020

Would anyone here like to join me tonight to paint?

Join me for an acrylic class tonight at 7pm EST! In the spirit of the holiday weekend, let's paint "Summer S'more Fun!" (Easy Design)

Paint List:
Black, White, Brown, Blue. (Optional: Gold & Glitter)
8x10" canvas
Small thin brush
1/2" flat brush
Cup of water & paper towel/napkins

06/30/2020

06/25/2020

Donate a wishlist gift to Ferngully today.

06/21/2020

Phew! All finished, now we just need a nice mat and little frame for him!

06/21/2020

Work In Progress!!! Now to start on the little birdie!

06/06/2020

05/26/2020

Share your pups with me for a chance to win a sketch! Oddballs get extra love!!! 💜💙🐾 POST YOUR FAV PHOTOS BELOW👇👇👇

Winner chosen June 2nd at 5pm

From believing they got a cocker spaniel to being sure of raising a wiener dog, these people got heckin’ bamboozled!

04/30/2020

Try to find the silver lining and remember to laugh every day!

Submitted by Bob Kane

04/18/2020

This is so touching!!!

04/17/2020

This make me so happy! I just wish they were in in their forever homes, but at least being fostered will give them some experience in a home setting and make it easier to adopt them out afterwards.

04/03/2020

I need something to do! I'm going crazy here.... Mothers Day pet portraits are available now! $55+ msg me for info!

After 2 weeks of not going out, the animals came to check if everything's ok. 😄

03/26/2020

🐕 ❤️

Image Credit: I Might Be Funny (We LOVE her!)

03/17/2020

This is so beneficial for both the dogs and human sanity! Great idea!!!

"The companionship of pets has been shown to reduce stress and lower anxiety," said the CEO of Best Friends Animal Society.

03/11/2020

Dogs who wear muzzles are good dogs. Dogs who aren’t dog friendly are good dogs. Dogs who are leash reactive are good dogs. Dogs who need space are good dogs. Dogs who are scared of strangers are good dogs.

If you see someone clearly making steps to avoid you or your dog while you are out walking, please respect them.

If someone lets you know that their dog needs space or isn’t dog friendly, please respect them.

If you see someone clip their dog on lead when you approach, clip yours on too and give them space.

Some dogs don't want to interact with other dogs or people and that's fine. I'm sure you don't want to interact with everyone you see either! They still deserve to have a great quality of life and go everywhere yours gets to go as long as they are taking the right precautions.

Having a dog that needs space is a challenge all of its own, but we are doing our best to advocate for them to insure they live the best lives we can give them. Training can't happen at all unless we take these dogs into public places. To everyone with friendly dogs, please don’t be offended and please don't judge. A nervous dog can happen to anyone at anytime. Instead of playing the blame game, let's all try make that dog's life more comfortable and its owners life much easier by being understanding 🖤
Picture credit : whole dog journal.
- hope, the rescued street dog ❤️🐾

🌟For help with barking/ lunging or aggression towards other people or dogs on walks our online reactivity course is available via this link:

🖥️https://unleashingpossibilities.thinkific.com/

03/08/2020

PSA

Bears all over the world are coming out of hibernation more than a month ahead of schedule after one of the hottest winters in human history, including in Russia, Finland, and New England.