Old Goats Wedding- SM Violano Bride Groom

"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)
Price: $149 USD

How to Purchase:

Buy this painting on PayPal
Price: $149 USD plus $7.95 USD s/h
Or, send me an email

Not in Studio- Will Return Shortly.

Please note that I have been out of the studio both preparing for the upcoming New York Surtex Show and also caring for my parents who are ill.

I will be back shortly with new work!

Please Help Homeless Pets!

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Dachshund Dog Painting Queen Elizabeth I SM Violano

"Her Royal Highness"
5" x 7"
Oil on Board

Dear Brigitte is snow-white on the face- and I felt it was so fashionable that I should paint her in the Elizabethan age! In fact- she is donned as Queen Elizabeth I herself!

20% of the proceeds from the sale of this painting will benefit Old Dog Haven!

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO OF THIS PAINTING!

About the Model:

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

Two Homeless Poodle Dogs Victorian Painting Violano

"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...." A Little Mouse who Loves to Paint

"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

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"For You"
4" x 4"
SM Violano

About This Painting:
20% of this whimsical painting will be
donated to Old Dog Haven- please google them!

Media: oil on board
Size: 4 in X 4 in (10.2 cm X 10.2 cm)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:
This painting is SOLD

Dachshund Dogs In Trouble Victorian Home SM Violano

"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 Impressionist" Mouse with Paint Palette Painting

"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- Ice Skating Dachshund Dogs SM Violano

"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

"Happy Dreamer" SM Violano Dachshund Dog Puppy Painting

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.

Sheep Ewe Meadow Landscape Country Painting Violano TBAR

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)
Price: $129 USD

How to Purchase:

Buy this painting on PayPal
Price: $129 USD plus $5.95 USD s/h
Or, send me an email

Valentines Heart Dachshund Dogs Victorian Painting SM Violano

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

Snow Dachshund Dogs Winter Painting SM Violano

About This Painting:
Snow Dachshunds! 20% from the sale of this painting will be donated to Old Dog Haven- an incredible charity that rescues old dogs!

Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $129 USD

How to Purchase: SOLD

Eggs Wildlife Birds Nest Painting Signs SM Violano

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

"Hoggie Birthday!" Pig Celebrates by SM Violano

"Hoggie Birthday"
6" x 6"
Oil on Linen

True Blue Animal Rescue rescues all kinds of animals- including piggies!
I have painted this cheerful little pig for fun!

Please note that the image is not quite in focus due to issues with my
camera which very well may have been dropped one too many times :P

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 Reunion- SM Violano

Rainbow Bridge

SM Violano

The legend of Rainbow Bridge states that when we die
our beloved pets
will be there to greet us and take us across.

6 " x 12" Canvas Giclee Print: Available

Giclee Prints are coated in a UV protective varnish and are printed
on artist canvas.
They are shipped rolled in a tube.

Please Allow two weeks delivery in the Continental USA.
Price: $ 75.00

Lighting the Candle A Mouse Celebration!

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

8" x 10" Canvas Giclee Print: Available

Giclee Prints are coated in a UV protective varnish and are printed
on artist canvas. They are shipped rolled in a tube.

Please Allow two weeks delivery in the Continental USA.
Buy it Now Price: $49.95

Mistletoe- Portrait of Wonderful Beagle

Mistletoe- Portrait of a Beloved Beagle Dog

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

Love for Christmas SM Violano Dalmatian Dog Christmas Holidays

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)
Price: $129 USD

How to Purchase:

SOLD

Country Chickens SM Violano Rooster Hen Eggs

"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

Cloudburst- Horse Cow Hunter and Dog caught up in a storm.

Cloudburst- SM Violano Cowboy Rider Dog

About This Painting:
From the artist's collection and offered with 50% to benefit the Humane Society of the United States- Northern Rockies Regional Office.

Media: oil on canvas
Size: 24 in X 18 in (61 cm X 45.7 cm)
Price: $895 USD

How to Purchase:

Buy this painting on PayPal
Price: $895 USD plus $19.95 USD s/h
Or, send me an email

Deck the Halls- SM Violano

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)
Price: $129 USD

How to Purchase:

SOLD

The Great Escape- The Studio and Mouse SM Violano

About This Painting:
While Painting my pet mouse escaped. I left the studio to lure him with a piece of cheese back to his cage. There was supposed to be a dog in the painting but instead I put Harry. Can you find him?

20% of the proceeds to Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center

Media: oil on board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $99.95 USD

How to Purchase:

Buy this painting on PayPal
Price: $99.95 USD plus $5.25 USD s/h
Or, send me an email

Playful Kitty- SM Violano Cat and Mouse toy

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)
Price: $159 USD

How to Purchase: SOLD

The Victorian Rabbit Gent- SM Violano

The Victorian Rabbit Gent- SM Violano

About This Painting:
This Gentleman Rabbit was painted with 20% to benefit Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center

Media: oil on board
Size: 4 in X 4 in (10.2 cm X 10.2 cm)
Price: $79 USD

How to Purchase:

Buy this painting on PayPal
Price: $79 USD plus $5.25 USD s/h
Or, send me an email

Just a Wolverine..... SM Violano

Original Art By SM Violano

"The Wolverine"

4" x 4"

Oil on Board

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)

Price: $79 USD

How to Purchase:

Buy this painting on PayPal
Price: $79 USD plus $5.25 USD s/h
Or, send me an email

Winter Song- Black Wolf Wildlife SM Violano

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: $375 USD

How to Purchase:

Buy this painting on PayPal
Price: $375 USD plus $15.12 USD s/h
Or, send me an email

Happy Halloweenie- The Buzz SM Violano

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)
Price: $99.95 USD

How to Purchase:
This painting is sold

Happy Halloweenie- The Flower Fairy SM Violano

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)
Price: $99.95 USD

How to Purchase:
This painting is sold

Peace on Earth- Cat Mouse Dog Christmas SM Violano

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)
Price: $250 USD

How to Purchase:

Buy this painting on PayPal
Price: $250 USD plus $12.5 USD s/h
Or, send me an email

In the Shade

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)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:
This painting is sold

Thinking of Harley

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