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pi - In the Grass

2011-02-17T11:50:00.012-08:00

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"In the Grass"

"In the Grass"

A Bernese Mountain Dog original watercolor painting in warm autumn colors.

Image size is 17 x 12.5 inches. Dark olive top mat is ~3" in width. Includes triple matting as shown, with outer dimensions 20.25 x 24 inches.

Please feel free to call us with any questions you may have, or to ask for more photos.

Price: $1100 plus shipping
Glass is not included if painting is to be shipped. If you do not want the frame, subtract $50. Also, layaway plans are possible; please inquire.
* If you purchase this painting you will also receive your choice of four of Janet's limited-edition prints.

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Liesel and pups

2011-02-17T11:50:00.011-08:00

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"Her Royal Highness" - Click on all photos to enlarge.

"Her Royal Highness"

This is a gorgeous piece! This large painting was among Janet's first Bernese paintings, and it still stands out as one of the best. Transparent watercolor washes of purple and greens add a flair of royalty to this lovely dog family. The mom shows the typical Bernese cross on her chest. Frame is solid, handmade walnut.

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This is a very large painting!
Image 20.5 x 29"
Matted size ~27.25 x 35.25". Mats are two shades of green, with a third, inner mat of royal purple.
Frame outer size is 31.25 x 39"

Frame is solid walnut frame (over 2" wide and 1.25" thick), hand made by a central Illinois woodworker. Two of the four corners (upper left, lower right) have separated slightly, but it is not very noticeable and does not affect the integrity of the frame. The scratches that show up in the photos of the frame are accentuated by the flash photography; they are very inconspicuous, and if nothing else they accentuate the hand-hewn nature of this frame. Janet will be happy to send you more photos - just call.
Framed painting can be shipped, but will be shipped without glass. If you do not care about having the frame, we can ship just the matted painting. Since this is such a large painting, it will be much easier to ship without the frame.

Price: $2450 plus shipping
If you do not want the frame, subtract $100. Also, layaway plans are possible; please inquire.
* If you purchase this painting you will also receive your choice of four of Janet's limited-edition prints.

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BMD-1C Reassurance

2011-02-17T11:50:00.010-08:00

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"Reassurance"

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This is a large painting.
Image area measures 16 x 20".
Conservation mat is approximately 2.75" wide. Matted dimensions are 22 x 26".
Frame is a custom, rock-solid white oak frame, 1.5" wide and 1" thick, made by hand by a central Illinois woodworker from trees he cut down himself. Conservation matting and backing. Price of this original watercolor painting includes the frame.
If painting is to be shipped, it will be shipped without glass.

Price: $2450 plus shipping
Layaway plans are possible; please inquire.

* If you purchase this painting you will also receive your choice of four of Janet's limited-edition prints.

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Priska x 3 - Untitled

2011-02-17T11:50:00.009-08:00

Bella - Very Truly Yours

2011-02-17T11:50:00.007-08:00

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"Very Truly Yours"

You know the moment.

Yes, there you are; your
Berner is sitting on your
foot ... You reach down to
give a rub, and your dog
leans into you, giving you
the look, and smiling all
the while ...

Well, it just
doesn't get any
better than this.

Photo above is taken without flash.

Photo below is taken with flash; paint looks more transparent when photos are taken with flash; you can see brush strokes better, but keep in mind that the original painting actually looks like the photo above, with a richer, more velvety appearance. We think it's nice to point out these differences in the way an original is portrayed on a computer screen because it tends to verify our conviction that there is NOTHING like an original!
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below: details of birds-eye maple frame and maple fillet. Click photos to enlarge.

This large watercolor painting includes the birds-eye maple frame and maple fillet. Off-white top mat is ~3" in width, with a professional, three-dimensional real wood maple fillet bordering the image. Image area, which includes the white area, is 16 x 19.75 inches. Outer dimensions 25 x 29 inches. This original will be shipped without the glass.
If you are interested in purchasing this original, we would be delighted to email you more photos. Please call.

Price: $2200 plus shipping
Layaway plans are possible; please inquire.

* If you purchase this painting you will also receive your choice of four of Janet's limited-edition prints.

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Littles head study

2011-02-17T11:50:00.005-08:00

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Head Study Portrait - Untitled

Click on any of these photos to enlarge. This photo above, and the one just below, are the best photos in terms of showing you what the original looks like when viewing it "in person". The colors are rich and black.

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Image area measures 13.5 x 17.5 inches. Outside dimensions of frame: 22.5 x 26.5".
FRAME is impasto-textured charcoal frame; top mat is premium carbon black suede mat, which looks like the blackest velvet. This is a portrait of a particular dog. While he's not the most beautiful show dog, he is certainly striking, intense, furry, and was a real joy for the artist to paint. This painting is representative of Janet's larger-size commissioned portrait offering, for which she charges $2100. This original will be shipped without the glass.

Price: $2200 plus shipping
* If you purchase this painting you will also receive your choice of four of Janet's limited-edition prints.

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martje

2011-02-17T11:50:00.003-08:00

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Untitled Portrait

Untitled Portrait

A beautiful watercolor
original painting.

Some things never
go out of style,
and sometimes a
picture really is worth
a thousand words. . .

Be sure to click on all pictures to enlarge.
If you are wondering about the difference in appearance between these photographs...
The closeups, above, which were taken with a camera, shows the richness of Janet's watercolor paintings the way the eye sees them. Sorry but they are a little blurry; Janet's digital camera isn't very good.

The closeup pictures below are from scans. They accentuate the details and brush strokes more than a photograph does, and we thought you might like to see them because they show the amount of work that goes into a portrait painting like this. The painting looks lighter in these pictures than it really is.

Area inside matting: 14 x 18". Dog is about 2/3 life size.
This original is framed with a simple satin black aluminum frame, 20 x 24 inches. The 3" wide matting is premium dark rust suede top mat over black mat. All materials are archival.
Frame is included. If painting is to be shipped, glass is not included.

Price: $1750 plus shipping. Layaway plans are possible; please inquire.
* If you purchase this painting you will also receive your choice of four of Janet's limited-edition prints.

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Priska x 3 - Untitled

2011-02-17T11:50:00.001-08:00

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Untitled - Three Head Studies

Untitled - Three Head Studies
Original Watercolor Painting for Sale

Three beautiful head studies of Bernese Mountain Dogs join up to make this original watercolor really shine!

This is a large painting.
There are currently no prints available of this piece.
Image area is 17 x 19 inches.

FRAME AND MAT PHOTOS:

Bottom, darker picture shows more accurate color of frame and mat. Rust suede top mat is ~3" in width; matted size is 24 x 26 inches. Gorgeous veneered Stradivarius-type frame is 2" wide, bringing the finished outside dimensions to 27.5 x 29.5".
This original can be shipped with the frame. It will be shipped without the glass, which you will need to add at your end.
Not enough photos to decide? Call us and we'll be happy to email you more photos.

Price: $2250 plus shipping.
Subtract $100 if you do not wish to purchase the frame with this painting. Also, layaway plans are possible; please inquire.
* If you purchase this painting you will also receive your choice of four of Janet's limited-edition prints.

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Max

2011-02-17T11:39:00.008-08:00

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"Max the Bespectacled Spectacle"
This interesting portrait is of a male dog who came out of a line of Berners that had produced a red and white dog. As an artist, Janet really enjoyed painting Max... his stray long hairs, his big head, his Swiss Smile, and his red spectacles would be fun for any artist!

The outside dimensions of the honey oak frame: 14.5 x 17.5 inches. The oval mat opening measures ~ 9.25 x 11". This painting can be shipped with the glass intact. The finished size of this painting is approximately the same as "Priska" -- they would make a great pair on your wall.
Please call Janet if you would like additional photos of this original painting, or if you have any questions.

Price: $350 plus shipping

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Priska - 1x

2011-02-17T11:39:00.007-08:00

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"Priska" Bernese Mountain Dog Head Study

This is a small, tidy painting, and is smaller than Janet's current commissioned portrait offerings. The outside dimensions of the honey oak frame: 14.25 x 17 inches. The oval mat opening measures 9.25 x 11". This painting can be shipped with the glass intact. The finished size of this painting is approximately the same as "Max the Bespectacled Spectacle" -- they would make a great pair.
Please call Janet if you would like to see additional photos of this original painting, or if you have any questions.

Price: $250 plus shipping

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In Disgrace - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel original

2011-02-17T11:39:00.006-08:00

"In Disgrace" - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel origina

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A Very Special Pleader - Newfoundland

2011-02-17T11:39:00.005-08:00

A Very Special Pleader - Newfoundland

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A Very Special Pleader - Great Pyrneees Pyrenean Mountain Dog

2011-02-17T11:39:00.003-08:00

"A Very Special Pleader" - Great Pyrneees, Pyrenean Mountain Dog

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A Very Special Pleader - Belgian Tervuren

2011-02-17T11:39:00.001-08:00

"A Very Special Pleader" - Belgian Tervuren

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2011-02-17T11:37:00.001-08:00