Happy Halloweenies!!
About This Painting:
It would not be Halloween without at least one Happy Halloweenie painting. This will likely be the only one I get to this year. 20% to Old Dog Haven
Media: OIL ON BOARD
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $129 USD Free Shipping!
How to Purchase:
SOLD
Golden Retriever Dog Cat Kitten Pansy Flower Violano Bee
"Garden Friends"
9" x 12"
Oil on Board
SM Violano
About This Painting:
This painting is offered with 20% to benefit Tabby's Place- a Cat Sanctuary. It features a Golden Retriever and cat, two bees and flowers.
LAY AWAY AVAILABLE- Email for terms.
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 9 in X 12 in (22.9 cm X 30.5 cm)
Price: $239 USD
How to Purchase:
SOLD
About This Painting:
This painting is of the Historic Saluki dog- loyal companion to man for centuries. Here these Salukis are guarding the Pharaoh's Throne.
I spent far more time on this little painting depicting the Throne of King Tutankhamen and two loyal dogs than I expected. The detail work was addictive! I began this painting at the end of August!
The photo does not do it justice.
20% to STOLA Saluki Tree of Life.
PAINTING IS WET!
Fresh off the easel. Please expect two to three weeks drying time for safe shipment.
Media: Oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $129 USD
How to Purchase:
"Carrot Dreams"
6" x 6"
Oil on Board
SM Violano
About This Painting:
Oil on Board with 20% of the sale price benefiting Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary.
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $99 USD
How to Purchase:
"Holiday Greetings"
7" x 5"
Oil on Board
SM Violano
About This Painting:
I traveled to Williamsburg and was always enchanted with the grace and simplicity of that time. This mouse Christmas painting was influenced by the hundreds of photos I took on that trip. In this painting the gentleman Mouse is "putting his best foot forward" to impress the lady Mouse.
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $99 USD
How to Purchase:
Seeking his forever home- Tucker SM Violano
"Seeking a Forever Home"
6" x 6"
Oil on Board
SM Violano
About This Painting and the model:
Tucker is a 1-2 year old blue brindle male Pit Bull. He was a stray taken to a shelter where he was to be euthanized because of his breed.
20% to rescue that saved him http://www.bamabully.org
Please consider adopting him!
From the Bama Bullies Rescue site:
Tucker has beautiful, expressive eyes that match his coat perfectly. He now lives in a foster home with 3 other dogs, 2 cats and a ferret, a guinea pig and a gerbil- and he gets along well with all of them. He loves to run and play and loves his toys and to play tug of war. He is a mid energy level dog. He likes to run a few laps around the yard but always settles down on his own to chew on a stick or comes back when he is called. He is often playful inside but rarely rowdy. Tucker is a bit of a toy thief so he would not do well in a home with another dog that does not like to share toys.
Tucker can be a bit shy and fearful at first, especially with larger dogs but quickly warms up. He would do best in a home with someone that understands what he has been through and is willing and able work with him on increasing his confidence and learning that no one will ever treat him badly again.
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
SOLD
Wonderful News!
I just learned that Tucker may have found a FOREVER HOME!
Please consider adopting or sponsoring him!
20% of the sale to benefit Old Dog Haven for his care.
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $139 USD
How to Purchase:
SOLD
"Dreaming of Sponsors"
SM Violano
5" x 7"
Oil on Ampersand Archival Board
About The Model For This Painting:
Wylie was neglected and then abandoned in a shelter in his old age.
Because of the neglect he is nearly blind and was severely matted with skin sores.
He was bailed out by http://OldDogHaven.org
and needs a sponsor or two to help him live out his remaining years in comfort.
20% of this sale will be donated to Old Dog Haven
Will YOU consider sponsoring a final refuge dog like Wiley?
CLICK HERE TO SEE A LIST OF FINAL REFUGE DOGS
Painting is wet- fresh off the easel and will need several days to dry enough to safely ship.
Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $139 USD
How to Purchase:
Up Up and Away II
5" x 7"
SM Violano
About This Painting:
This painting reminds me of my youth when balloons floated over large meadows on lazy Sunday afternoons near my home.
20% of the purchase price of this painting will benefit Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center.
Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $139 USD
How to Purchase:
"Up Up and Away I"
SM Violano
5" x 7" Oil on Board
About This Painting:
This is a scene I remember from my childhood when balloons floated through the sky on a relaxed Sunday Afternoon. A second balloon painting will be released later this week. Image is not as sharp as I had hoped. Please email if you wish to see another image.
20% to benefit Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary.
Media: Oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $139 USD
How to Purchase:
Original Oil Labrador Charlie SM Violano
"Please Give Me a Chance"
SM Violano
6" x 6"
Oil on stretched linen
Sides painted so a frame is not necessary
About the model:
Charlie is a 10-year-old yellow lab who found himself
in a shelter when his family got a new puppy. His previous
owners refused to build a fence and Charlie would wander
off to find company.
He loves exercise and playing ball. You can take food
or toys out of his mouth and he sits and waits patiently
for you to give them back. He is a great dog who
is good with cats and kids.
He just wants to be with people and will be a great family companion.
Charlie is getting depressed at the shelter and hopes to find a loving home soon!
CHARLIE IS AT OLD DOG HAVEN!!
http://OldDogHaven.org
Please consider adopting him!
About This Painting:
Charlies painting is still wet- fresh off the easel and will need time to dry before shipping.
20% of the sale of this painting will be donated Old Dog Haven
http://OldDogHaven.org
Media: oil on stretched linen
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
How to Purchase:
SOLD
"Happy Pup"
SM VIOLANO
Oil on board
8"x 10"
About This Painting:
In my life I have been blessed to know many special animal loving people. One of which, Naturalist Patti Nisbet, allowed me to use her reference library.
This painting is of a baby Elephant Seal pup!
20% of sale price will be donated to TBAR
Media: Oil on board
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $189 USD
How to Purchase:
I am sorry to say that the little rabbit
More practice is needed!
About This Painting:
This is part of the Happy Halloweenie Series which I must rename as they are now venturing into year round paintings! The bunny is being stubborn- not hiding in the hat as he is supposed to.
20% of the sale of this painting will go to pay vet bills for JETHRO.
Media: Oil on stretched linen
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $129 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD!!!
"6 Dachshunds"
About This Painting:
"Santa's Bag"
A Belated and Fond Merry Christmas to All!
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
How to Purchase:
This painting is sold
Happy Halloweenie- Policeman, Cinderella and Mummy Dachshund SM Violano
About This Painting:
The latest in the Happy Halloweenie Paintings! These happy trick or treat Dachshunds are dressed up as the Mummy, A policedog and Cinderella!
Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
How to Purchase:
SOLD
About This Painting:
These creatures are hanging out waiting for Santa to arrive!
20% of the proceeds will go to help Malibu Pet Companions- a wonderful charity that helps animals in a LA Pound get Veterinary Care for problems that prevent them from being adoptable.
Malibu Pet Companions has helped pets get hip replacements, dental work, tumors removed, treatment for skin conditions and much more!
Please Help Them!
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
How to Purchase:
SOLD!
"Happy Halloweenies- The Prisoner, Fireman and Alice"
SM Violano
5" x 7"
Oil on Board
About This Painting:
As Halloween approaches the Halloweenies are at it again! Today we have a fireman, Alice from Alice in Wonderland and a Prisoner! 20% to benefit Old Dog Haven!
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
SOLD!
The tragic story of Missy and Ranger can be read on the
Portrait of a Homeless Boxer Dog:
"Love A Senior"
3" x3"
Oil on Tiny Stretched Canvas
Gallery wrapped with painted sides
This little painting can be put on a little easel or hang on the wall.
At only 3" it will fit anywhere- even on the Christmas Tree!
It is all original and is the first of
a series of miniatures.
20% of the sale of this auction will be donated
directly to Old Dog Haven to
Help Support FLASH!
This is a special auction for a special dog!
Please consider sponsoring a homeless senior at Old Dog Haven.
About This Painting:
This is a miniature stretched canvas painting of FLASH- a homeless senior boxer at Old Dog Haven. 20% of sale will directly help support FLASH.
Media: Oil on Stretched Canvas
Size: 3 in X 3 in (7.6 cm X 7.6 cm)
SOLD
Quick Study Human
6" x 6"
Oil on Stretched Linen
About This Painting:
As a child one of my favorite stories was that of Saint Bernadette Soubirous. Brushwork is better than image above so I have posted a close up below. This painting is rare because I rarely paint human form.
20% to Old Dog Haven- Please Help Homeless Pets.
SOLD
"Butterfly Heaven"
5" x 5"
SM Violano
About This Painting:
This little butterfly is waving in the breeze on a flower stalk. 20% of the proceeds from this sale will benefit Malibu Pet Companions- Helping Shelter Pets get Surgery instead of Euthanasia!
Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 5 in (12.7 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $139 USD
How to Purchase:
"Puss in Boots"
SM Violano
5" x 7"
Oil on Board
I was challenged to paint my own version of Puss in Boots and had a lovely afternoon painting him. The details in the painting are not too sharp due to low light photography but here he is nonetheless.
About This Painting:
Painted with 20% to help benefit Tabby's Place- a Cat Sanctuary this dapper Puss In Boots Cat is enjoying his life!
Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $139 USD
How to Purchase:
"Maine Coon in Repose"
SM Violano
8" x 10"
Oil on Stretched Linen
Donated to TBAR
Media: oil on stretched linen
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
SOLD
"Old Goats Wedding"
5" x 7"
Oil on Board
You are never too old for romance!
I am having a lot of fun in the studio this week- making up for a lost month
when my parents became ill. Right now I am preparing for Surtex in just
9 days!
I have been working on all kinds of fun paintings and will show more
of them when I return from New York!
About This Painting:
These two old goats are tying the knot!
20% of the proceeds to BONES BEAGLES RESCUE
Painting is wet and will need 3 weeks to dry before shipping
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
SOLD
"Her Royal Highness"
5" x 7"
Oil on Board
About This Painting:
20% to Old Dog Haven
Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $139 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD
"The Sewing Basket"
5" x 7"
Oil on Board
This one is using two homeless models-
and I documented the creation of the painting
and have put it on youtube.
See the making of the painting here!
About the models:
Mitzy and Coralee are in need of a forever home!
They are at Old Dog Haven!
They are friends and need to be adopted out together if possible!
20% of the sale of this painting will be donated to Old Dog Haven
Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $149 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD!
"Happiness Is...."
5" x 7"
SM Violano
About This Painting:
Again I am having fun with these little mice paintings!
This painting depicts paint lust:
This little fellow is trying to make off with one of
my tubes of Blue Ridge Oil Paint!
20% to Benefit Old Dog Haven!
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $129 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD
Violano The Matre ' de Rabbit 
About This Painting:
Last month my beloved studio mouse passed away. My studio was so empty that I adopted a pair of rabbits. These are the first two paintings using them as models. 20% will be donated to Old Dog Haven!
Media: Stretched linen with sides painted so they can be hung without frame.
Size: 6 in X 12 in (15.2 cm X 30.5 cm)
Price: $199.00
How to Purchase:
"Oh NO! They are HOME!"
About This Painting:
This painting is of two homeless senior Dachshund Dogs
getting in trouble. Look! They have torn open the mistress' throw pillow!
About the Models for this painting who were saved by Old Dog Haven:
20% of the proceeds from the sale of this painting
will be donated to Old Dog Haven!
Media: oil on linen
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $129 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD
"The Sous Chef" Rabbit Violano
About This Painting:
This is the companion painting to the Maitre ' de Rabbit Painting. (Also on auction on Ebay!!!) 20% to Old Dog Haven
Media: Painted on stretched linen with sides painting so no frame needed
Size: 6 in X 12 in (15.2 cm X 30.5 cm)
Price $199.00
How to Purchase:
"The Impressionist"
6" x6"
oil on linen
SM Violano
About This Painting:
I am having waaayyyy too much fun here letting my imagination go wild!
We have a mouse here who has decided to try his paw at art with a nicely impressionistic
result. The painting has been made up of smeared little itty bitty paw prints and tail dabs.
20% of the proceeds from the sale of this painting will help Old Dog Haven- Google them! They are wonderful!
Media: oil on linen
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $129 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD
"On The Old Pond"
10" x 8"
Oil on Canvas
SM Violano
About This Painting:
The latest in the "Hollyberry Park" series-
this is a larger painting for calendar consideration of ice
skating dachshund dogs.
20% of the proceeds to Old Dog Haven -
a wonderful charity that helps homeless old dogs.
At this time Old Dog Haven has over 100 old abandoned
dogs in their care. These dogs all are getting loving care and
Veterinary care- Since this is such a special mission I will be painting
For them a lot this month.
Please Google them! They do wonderful things!
Media: oil on canvas
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $225 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD
"Happy Dreamer" SM Violano Dachshund Dog Puppy Painting
SOLD
About This Painting:
I was experimenting. Most of my work is in oil paint but this one is
A study in watercolor and ink on clayboard. Prints will be available
please email if you are interested.
20% of Print Sales will be donated to help Old Dog Haven- a wonderful
Rescue that helps abandoned old dogs live in loving homes.
Media: Watercolor on Clayboard
Size: 5 in X 5 in (12.7 cm X 12.7 cm)
How to Purchase:
This painting is in a private collection.
About This Painting:
"Happy Grazers"
5" x 7"
SM Violano
I have been working on this painting for a while and finally finished today just in time to sell to help benefit TBAR Rescue. True Blue Animal Rescue is a Texas rescue that helps so many animals from cats and dogs to pigs cows and horses. 20% of this painting will be donated to TBAR rescue.
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
SOLD
The Newest in my Hollyberry Park Paintings!
"Valentines"
5" x 7"
Oil on Board
SM Violano
My apologies as once again the image is not as sharp as it should be- My old faithful professional camera seems to be in need of service.
About This Painting:
Painted with 20% to go to Old Dog Haven. They are a wonderful Charity that helps senior dogs that have been dumped and abandoned have happy endings.
Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $129 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD
Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $129 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD
About This Painting:
Photo does not look sharp- my apologies.
This painting of a bluebird nest amongst signs in an old barn wall.
20% of the sale price will be donated to True Blue Animal Rescue.
Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $129 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD
About This Painting:
20% of the proceeds from this painting sale will benefit True Blue Animal Rescue!
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $129 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD
Rainbow Bridge
SM Violano
SOLD
The legend of Rainbow Bridge states that when we die
our beloved pets
will be there to greet us and take us across.
Lighting the Birthday Candle!
About This Painting:
2007 seems to have gone so fast!
May your 2008 be the best year ever!
This Painting is one of a line created for Greeting Cards.
Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $129 USD
How to Purchase:
SOLD
About This Painting:
Mistletoe was painted with 20% donation to BONES BEAGLES RESCUE
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 10 in X 10 in (25.4 cm X 25.4 cm)
How to Purchase:
SOLD
About This Painting:
Eagerly she waits for her new master to wake! Did she hear the sounds of the humans stirring?
Soon they will come in the room and see her and it will be love at first sight! Will you be her lucky family?
Meet Olivia- she is a homeless deaf Dalmatian in foster care with Save the Dalmatians and Others Canine Rescue. She is very well mannered and a delight!
Please see her on the Save the Dalmatians web site!
SHE NEEDS A LOVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS!
20% of sale price to benefit Save the Dalmatians.
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
How to Purchase:
SOLD
"The Country Family"
SM Violano
I have been warming up by finishing paintings that have been in studio for a long time. This family of Chickens has been on the studio wall for long enough- adding finishing touches.
SOLD
Deck the Halls- SM Violano
Dog, Cat, Mouse, Bird, Dachshund, Dalmatian, Siamese Beagle
About This Painting:
Breaking News:
This Painting has been licensed and will be available
as 2008 Christmas Cards! We will announce where
they can be purchased when available!
Happy Holidays!
This year I decided to add a few of my favorite rescues to my annual holiday card!
Christmas Cards, Gift and Prints will be available to benefit other rescues I support.
20% of the sale of this original painting will be donated to NRRO HSUS in deep thanks for them sending trucks and supplies to help the California Wildlife and pets during this horrible fire season. NRRO HSUS covers a huge 8 state area- and California is NOT one of the states! Chronically underfunded for the massive area they cover, NRRO HSUS immediately sent help and supplies.
THANK YOU !!!
Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
How to Purchase:
SOLD
Playful Kitty- SM Violano Cat and Mouse toy
About This Painting:
This has been one of my favorite studio paintings!
20% of the sale of this painting will be donated to Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center.
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
How to Purchase: SOLD
The Victorian Rabbit Gent- SM Violano
About This Painting:
This Gentleman Rabbit was donated to TBar Rescue
Media: oil on board
Size: 4 in X 4 in (10.2 cm X 10.2 cm)
Price: $79 USD
How to Purchase:
SOLD
Original Art By SM Violano
About This Painting:
This wolverine was painted with 20% to HSUS- Rocky mountain regional office.
During the CA Wildfires this underfunded branch of HSUS sent aid!
Media: oil on board
Size: 4 in X 4 in (10.2 cm X 10.2 cm)
SOLD
Winter Song- Black Wolf Wildlife SM Violano
"Winter Song"
About This Painting:
20% of the sale of this original oil painting will benefit Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center ALSO 10% will be donated to a wolf sanctuary photographer who inspired this lovely painting with his work.
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 9 in X 12 in (22.9 cm X 30.5 cm)
Price: $275 USD
How to Purchase: SOLD
Happy Halloweenie- The Buzz SM Violano
About This Painting:
Due to popular demand I am extending my Halloweenie series! 20% of the proceeds from the sale will benefit RMRO HSUS. Painting is very WET- allow at least 14 business days to ship
Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
How to Purchase:
This painting is sold
Happy Halloweenie- The Flower Fairy SM Violano
About This Painting:
Can you spot the mouse? The last of the Halloweenies for a while. 20% of the sale to Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the Humane Society of the United States.
Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
How to Purchase:
This painting is sold
Peace on Earth- Cat Mouse Dog Christmas SM Violano
About This Painting:
Breaking News:
This Painting has been licensed and will be available
as 2008 Christmas Cards! We will announce where
they can be purchased when available!
20% of the sale of this painting will be donated to Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center. Painting is ready to ship so it can be framed and hung for the holidays!
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm)
SOLD
In the Shade
About This Painting:
Painting has been chosen to license as a greeting card by Patterson Veterinary Supply 20% to HSUS
Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
How to Purchase:
This painting is sold
Thinking of Harley
About This Painting:
Oil on Canvas
Media: Oil on Canvas
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
How to Purchase:
This painting is sold
Waiting for Dinah
About This Painting:
A Draft Horse rescued by SCARE Rescue in North Carolina.
His name was "Iron Mike" and Dinah was his companion horse.
He passed away and this portrait is of him waiting for Dinah to join him.
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
How to Purchase:
This painting is sold
Soon to be available in prints
Greatest Hits- Dogs SM Violano
About This Painting:
A study showing impressionistic versions of three of my favorite dog paintings. 20% of the proceeds to Old Dog Haven
Media: oil on board
Size: 4 in X 4 in (10.2 cm X 10.2 cm)
Price: $99 USD
How to Purchase:
About This Painting:
This painting has been my most popular as prints. This is the original and for a long time I withheld it from sale as part of the artist's reserve. It has been on exhibition and the image was used as the Almost Home Dachshund Rescue Christmas Card last year.
It is now offered and is professionally framed (ask and I will photograph the frame- it is a standard eggshell white with swag pattern. The framing is not added into the price so if you wished to re-frame you could do so without guilt)
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 10 in X 8 in (25.4 cm X 20.3 cm)
Price: $375 USD
How to Purchase:
SOLD
Vacation- a Hermit Crab on the Beach- SM Violano
About This Painting:
The subject is a refugee of the Running Springs fire. I am fostering him. Very animated little creatures -he kept walking away as I tried to work :)
20% to Rocky Regional Mountain HSUS who- though they are always strapped for resources
are sending a big rig of aid to help evacuate pets from he San Diego Fires!
Media: oil on board
Size: 4 in X 4 in (10.2 cm X 10.2 cm)
Price: $79 USD
The Gift- Dachshund Dog Giving Santa Bone- SM Violano
Breaking News:
This Painting has been licensed and will be available
as 2008 Christmas Cards! We will announce where
they can be purchased when available!
"The Gift"
5' x 7"
Oil on Board
About This Painting:
This painting depicts a once- homeless Dachshund adding his bone
to the plate of goodies left out for Santa Claus. The subject of this painting
was rescued and is in a loving forever home!
20% of sale goes to benefit Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue- PLEASE GOOGLE THEM!
Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
How to Purchase: SOLD
1920's Walking the Dog #1 SM Violano
About This Painting:
This painting is inspired by the fashions of the 1920's. From the fur collar and hat to the long cigarette holder
Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $139 USD
How to Purchase:
SOLD
Boxer Love- Two Puppy Dogs by SM Violano
About This Painting:
Two sweet boxer dogs by SM Violano
Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 5 in (12.7 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $99 USD
SOLD!
About This Painting:
This painting depicts two dachshunds in the nursery at night in London.
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $129
How to Purchase:
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
"Celebration"
SOLD
About This Painting:
A Woodland Party featuring wildlife in period costume celebrating!
The original is not yet for sale but prints are available with
20% to benefit Sarvey Wildlife- helping save injured wildlife!
Size: 12 in X 9 in (30.5 cm X 22.9 cm) $ 75.00
Canvas Giclee with Protective Varnish- Shipped Rolled
"Little Beagle"
My apologies for the late posting of Sandy- illness delayed his debut.
"Someday"
S.M. Violano
Oil on Board
5" x 5" (12.7 cm X 12.7 cm)
SOLD
About This Painting:
This is an oil painting of Sandy- a homeless dachshund with Dachshund Rescue of North America. Sandy has been in rescue for far too long- longer than the rest. Each time I look at the rescues awaiting homes I see Sandy- overlooked again...
It was time to paint him- and hope someone falls in love.
Here is more information on Sandy:
Sandy, a wire-haired mix, is an easy-going, happy, active dog.
He plays with enthusiasm and likes to be outside a lot.
He would need a large fenced yard to run or lots of long
walks to manage his high energy level.
He is completely housebroken.
Please Consider Him! He can be seen on the DRNA Web Site
THANK YOU FOR HELPING HOMELESS PETS
I will be releasing a homeless pet painting every day this week!
S. M. Violano Original Oil Painting
SOLD
"Thank You!"
6" x 6"
Oil on Archival Board
About The Model for This Painting:
SOPHIE
Just the other day, Old Dog Haven, a rescue dedicated
to helping homeless senior dogs, rescued this tiny Maltese mix
from a large shelter, in terrible.
donations cover veterinary expenses for dogs like this, who
may not live long but who deserve to be comfortable and as
healthy as possible, and to end their lives in a loving home.
20% of the sale price for this auction will be donated to help senior dogs at Old Dog Haven.
Thank you for helping homeless pets
Media: Oil on Board Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
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"Adoration"
8" x 10"
Oil on Linen
About This Painting:
This dog was one of the lucky ones and has found a loving home. The painting will help other homeless pets.
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 8 in X 10 in (20.3 cm X 25.4 cm)
"Peeking Cat"
"Tea for One"
6" x 6"
Oil on Stretched Linen
About This Painting:
This painting depicts a field mouse in a tea cup.
20% of the sale price for this auction will be donated to help senior dogs at Old Dog Haven.
About This Painting:
This Siamese Cat is an Applehead Siamese. Growing up my cousin had an Applehead Siamese like this one and that cat was a wonderful creature. He let us dress him up in doll clothes and push him around
The colors on this painting are more vibrant than the photo shows.
DEO VOLENTE!
About This Painting:
This little girl is performing a Magic trick. The Rabbit however is not cooperating and is hiding under the table out of the little girl's view
Media: Oil on Board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $190
SOLD!
About This Painting:
This painting depicts the Harbor Pub in the Ventura Harbor. This pub called the High Seas has been a landmark in the harbor for many years. The dog in the window belongs to the current owner.
Media: Oil on Linen- deep gallery wrap no frame needed
Size: 6 in X 6 in (15.2 cm X 15.2 cm)
Price: $149
How to Purchase:
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 16 in X 20 in (40.6 cm X 50.8 cm)
SOLD
About This Painting:
This painting depicts a Dachshund Dog and a Cat in a tree.
Painting is framed in a gold plein-aire style frame.
Media: oil on Linen
Size: 6 in X 12 in (15.2 cm X 30.5 cm)
Price: $275
How to Purchase:
SOLD
About This Painting:
Study of a Retriever Puppy in Oil on Linen
Media: Oil on Linen
Size: 11 in X 14 in (27.9 cm X 35.6 cm)
Price: $295
Winter Sun II 5 x 7 Oil on Board
About This Painting:
This is one of two paintings I did of the family dog- an old yellow lab. These paintings pretty much show his main two stances- sleeping and resting.
About This Painting: SOLD
About This Painting:
This Dog has found a Lobster!
Media: oil on board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $139
SOLD
Elmo is an orphaned squirrel who was injured when his nest fell during a tree trimming. Andy Mathis, an artist who just happens to be a veterinarian, is caring for little Elmo now. In the past Andy has helped many abandoned and orphaned animals at his clinic free of charge.
In tribute to the Elmos and Andys of this world this little collectable postcard oil painting is offered.
A percentage of sales will pay for the medical care Elmo recieved. There are other paintings being offered to help Elmo- to see them please click on Elmo's photo below!
About This Painting:
September 2004 SHEBA-Los Angeles County Animal Control
"A Dog Called Misery"
A Large Gallery Painting of a Special Dog...
They say every painting has a story to tell- and this one is the story of Sheba- and the story is true.
Sheba was the faithful loving companion to a homeless man. She has never known a stable home but has known love and affection. Her warm and sweet disposition made her a favorite among the homeless population. So much so that when her owner became so ill that he had to be hospitalized it was a fellow homeless man who saved up and bailed her out of a high-kill animal shelter to live with him in the meager room that he rented in order to be allowed to adopt her.
Sadly, as is often the case with the transient population, he lost his home and Sheba was again impounded- taken back to the shelter. This shelter has hundreds of dogs and euthanizes after a short time but again Sheba's loving gentle spirit earned her the compassion of the staff who, for an unprecedented three months kept her from lethal injection.
When Sheba could no longer elude the fate ahead of her she was mysteriously transferred to another shelter where she resides now hoping for a miracle in the form of a new home. Her luck is running out so I decided to paint her in hopes that her story and the painting could match her up with the owner she would love to adore.
She is at the Agoura Hills Animal Shelter in Agoura CA - her impound number is A3232129
If you wish to inquire about Sheba or this painting please e-mail me.
UPDATE:
SHEBA HAS FOUND A WONDERFUL HOME!!
Thank You For Looking
DEO VOLENTE!
http://smvstudio.com
The shelter is located at:
29525 Agoura Rd.
Agoura, CA 91301
(818) 991-0071
SOLD
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UPDATE:
Dukie- now known as DUKE has found a loving forever home!
His painting has been purchased and will be a gift to his new companion.
My deepest thanks to Sandy T and Dorothy for helping
make a dream come true for a wonderful senior pet!
Closer examination showed her to be in fact a senior! When she greets you she is so happy that
her tail spins like a helicopter and she does a happy dance for treats.
But it is her expression- the loving demeanor that immediately captures the heart and makes you wish you had room for yet one more homeless creature in your home.
This regal fellow is a breed called "Dogue de Bordeaux "
There are rescues that are seeking homes for these handsome dogs.
Proceeds to National Airedale Rescue!
February 2005
JACK- Los Angeles County Animal Control
"Captain Jack "
A Painting of a Very Special Dog...
They say every painting has a story to tell- and this one is the story of Jack- and the story is true.
Jack lived in poor conditions with three other sweet and loving pit-bulls.
At some point in his short life he broke his front leg badly. His owners cared enough at that time to take him in to a Veterinarian and have his leg re-set with a metal plate and screws. Unfortunately his treatment and that of his fellow dogs spiraled downward from there.
As his leg was healing it was again horribly shattered. For reasons unknown his owners no longer felt he deserved to be given veterinary care. Without the humane veterinary care he needed his painfully twisted leg fused as his body attempted to heal itself. His suffering was compounded when infection later set in.
To make matters worse he and his fellow dogs became malnourished as meals became scarce- they all quickly lost weight but through all the neglect they still loved people unconditionally.
Some weeks later Animal Control was alerted to the condition of the four dogs and immediatly impounded them- taking them to the Los Angeles County Animal Shelter in Agoura Hills where they were fed and given preliminary medical care. Jack is now comfortable and on antibiotics.
His roomates were soon adopted but Jack's leg is too badly damaged to repair. He desperately needs surgery to amputate his leg so that he can lead a normal life and hopefully be adopted out like his fellow roomates were.
To credit his sweet and loving nature- shortly after his rescue he went to a special Christmas Adoption Clinic and gave out kisses to anyone willing to pay him attention.
He really is a special boy who deserves a chance.
Please consider helping him via donation or bidding on his painting when it is offered for auction.
Thank you for caring!
Please Consider Visiting him or donating to his urgently needed surgery.
He is at the Agoura Hills Animal Shelter in Agoura CA - his impound number is A3263298
The shelter is located at:
29525 Agoura Rd.
Agoura, CA 91301
(818) 991-0071
If you wish to inquire about Jack or his painting please e-mail me.
December, September 2004 & January 2005
WALT AND DISNEY-Save the Dalmatians and Others Rescue
December 2004
"A Good Girl and Boy "
8" x 10"
Christmas Eve brought Walt and Disney one of their favorite visitors!
Saint Nick happily greeted his friends. He had brought them treats
since they have been such good dogs!
He lovingly pets them and says:
"Hello my friends! Perhaps next year when I visit
you will finally be in the new home you dream of"
their owner passed away. Then they were dumped in the Los Angles County Animal Shelter
and left to their fate.
They were then rescued by Save the Dalmatians and Others Canine Rescue CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM!
They have been in rescue for nearly a year and space is so desperately needed- please consider adopting a senior pet. They are housebroken, mellow and will worship you!
They are still in desperate need of a loving home where they can be with a family to adore.
MORE PAINTINGS OF WALT AND DISNEY:
"Please Come Home"- September 2004
"1905" January 2005
November 2004
PEPPER- Los Angeles County Animal Shelter
"A Place To Run Free "
8 x 10"
SOLD
A Gallery Painting of a Special Dog...
They say every painting has a story to tell- and this one is the story of Pepper- and the story is true.
I painted Pepper out on a carefree walk, but the truth is that this painting is a wishful dream for a wonderful Labrador Retriever.
Pepper lived happily with her loving owner. For many years she was his loyal friend and companion.
So loved and so cared for that she never had a care in the world.
As she entered her golden years she did not age as so many Labs do- in fact she often fooled people into thinking she was only 5 or 6.
Then one day her loving owner tearfully brought her to a strange place full of other dogs barking rudely. He wrote a note telling all who
would see her what a great dog she was and how healthy and vibrant she was for a senior dog- and that he had to move to a place where
pets were not allowed.
He embraced her one last time- and left...
Pepper waited for his return.
When he did not come she began looking longingly at every person willing to make eye contact- her eyes saying
"Please give me a chance- I will adore you forever! I will not misbehave or chew- Please don't leave me here"
She is quiet, great natured, young in spirit, healthy and desperately wants the chance to be in a warm home again.
Pepper has found a forever home!
Thank you to the volunteers at the Agoura Animal Shelter.
DEO VOLENTE!
http://smvstudio.com
October 2004
THE ROTTIE SISTERS-Los Angeles County Animal Shelter
"Together yet so Alone "
Once upon a time there was a true story...
Of two sisters who lived with their loving owner and adored him as he adored them, playing ball and going for walks- life was a dream.
Then the sisters watched sadly as their owner became ill- his illness became so severe that he had to leave the girls and be cared for in a hospital.
The girls eagerly awaited his return- as loyal rotteweilers will do- but he would not be returning home.
Some time later they saw their home dismantled.
A kind stranger took them for a car ride and took them to a noisy chaotic place full of other dogs of all type and size.
Then the kind stranger left....
The two Rottweilers shared a cement run and the kind volunteers who worked in the shelter realized their love of tennis balls and offered them regularly.
Soon the sisters, dubbed "The Rotti Girls", stole the hearts of the volunteers at the shelter- so willing to love and be loved.
After a while they found an adoptive home and they ran and played and loved and lived- and being Rotties they adored their new owners and guarded them loyally.
They would not allow the stranger with the suspicious lawnmower on the property and suddenly they were back in the car- and back in the shelter.
The Rottie Girls are in desperate need of a loving home and they are very bonded and hope to stay together.
They are at the Agoura Animal Shelter in Agoura Hills California (818) 991-0071
If you have room in your heart and your home please go and play ball with the girls....
UPDATE:
THE ROTTIE GIRLS HAVE FOUND A WONDERFUL HOME!!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CARED!
DEO VOLENTE!
http://smvstudio.com
