Move over Thanksgiving…………

The turkey will disappear soon only to be replaced by the ever popular, rapidly approaching Christmas season.

It is a messy sad world today. So very many are suffering through wars, genocide, and famine. I truly wish that was not so. While it is important to stay connected and know what is happening. It is also important, to take time for family, friends and yourself to enjoy the life you’ve been given. In some way I hope the designs I create will bring you and yours smiles, laughs and a teenie bit of happiness at this time of year.

This year I have some favorites and all can be found at the dagdart studio on Zazzle.

The letter card is one. It’s a perfect way to send your seasons greetings letter on the back of my gator “Lily” tangled in lights! It is so easy to customize! BUT, if you must have a photo card this is not for you.

“Lily” my gator dressed elegantly for the holidays. She has hung around for so many years and never stops getting the biggest smiles. This year, the year the Giant Pandas Americans have loved for more than 50 years, are leaving the U.S. is monumental, not to mention very sad but absolutely worthy of a place on your tree! And then there are “2 Bucks Moose” – always a hit and ready to hang out.

I have lots and lots of seasonal fun you can look through on this website’s Christmas page with links to the dagdart studio on Zazzle. If nothing else, just browsing through, I guarantee, will be a cheerful few minutes in your day.

And,,,,,, if you are looking for really, really, really special buys on any of my original note card lines and poster prints you’ll want to visit the Dart Shots store………

Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and a wish for a New Year in a more peaceful world.

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Saying Goodbye………

Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji are headed to China. The National Zoo’s, America’s beloved pandas are being returned with no foreseeable date to visit the United States again. The only remaining giant pandas are in the Atlanta Zoo and they will be leaving for China in early 2024. The Pandas came to the United States in 1972.

I was so moved by their pending departure that I had to draw and so my drawing has become…………

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Posted on Instagram……..

Just discovered a great photograph of “The Passengers” taken and posted on Instagram which reminded me ….. Recently the City of Sarasota commissioned the creation of an audio tour of the City’s public art collection and I was invited to say a few words about my installation.

Public Art Collection Audio Tour

The City’s Public Art Collection audio tour is on the Otocast app. Download it to your mobile phone or ipad. Once downloaded select or search for – Sarasota Public Art. You can read a short description of the artwork, find links to related websites, watch videos, scroll through a photo gallery, or listen to a custom narrative. It can connect you to hundreds of art sites!

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Lily

“Lily” was installed as a public sculpture in Sarasota, Florida. She complimented the lily filled water element along historic Palm Avenue. Passers-by were tickled to take photos of friends and family with her.

One of my young, accomplished students kindly posed with her…………….

Today the whimsical alligator is enjoying beautiful private accommodations having been purchased and relocated by a private collector.

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George and Melvin

It’s my children’s book and it’s now available to read in its entirety here!

Click on the book cover to begin……..

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World Circus Day!

Saturday April 16, 2022 is World Circus Day. A day to celebrate the amazing entertainment circuses around the world have provided us. Every year an artist is commissioned by Princess Stephanie of Monaco to design an announcement card for this special event. In 2013 I had the honor of being selected to create the artwork.

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The SHEEEEP Arrive at Mauritson Winery

“Huntley & Brinkley” lead off a new series of sculptures – The SHEEEEP! These irresistible, happy guys were welcomed by the Mauritson Winery owners and staff just in time for the 2021 harvest.

This family winery is well known for creating superb wines. One in particular makes these guys, well Huntley for sure, an appropriate addition – It’s Clay Mauritson’s Black Sheep Zin. And yes, there is a great story behind it!

Cut from heavy aluminum plate and finished with a hard shell powder coating, these guys will endure all kinds of weather and bring smiles forever!

There is even a Little SHEEEEP guarding the wine in Mauritson’s tasting room!

The SHEEEEP Series has a herd of colorful ewes and rams looking to graze almost anywhere. Huntley & Brinkley stand 4 feet tall but depending on the installation they can be larger or smaller. Here’s one that hangs out in my studio….

Little SHEEEEP

For information, availability, pricing, shoot me an email. I’m happy to answer questions.

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