50% Of Print Proceeds in May Will Be Donated To Old Dog Haven!

May Is Support Old Dog Haven Month!

50% of the profits from any Violano Print sold through Fine Art America will go directly to this fantastic charity that helps senior dogs find forever homes!

"The Fabulous Bentley"

"Rainbow Bridge"

"Grandfather Clock"

"Afternoon Nap

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE PRINTS AVAILABLE

Two Original Oil Paintings to help a friend!

A Benefit for a friend-

My friend Kyle needs a bit of help. He is a great guy who, in his short life, has fought cancer and survived. He works hard for everything he has and just moved locally to pursue his dreams. He needs a hand getting a secondhand car so he can continue his college education. 

"Rose Romance"

8" x 8"

Oil on Archival Board

By Stella Violano

SOLD

"Crowbar"

8" x 8" 

Oil on Archival Board

By Stella Violano

SOLD

Work In Progress- Northern Thrusher

30 Days of painting- day 4

Work in Progress

Oil on archival Paper

Phase one

"Daisies"

2" x 2" 

Oil on Miniature Canvas.

Painting extremely tiny paintings is my latest challenge.
This one was painted using oils on a cute little canvas.
$35.00 plus shipping
25% of proceeds to be donated to Old Dog Haven

SOLD!

Halloweenies Summer- Poor pup cannot go out to play. SM Violano

"Summer Delay"

Stella Violano
8" x 8" Oil On Archival Board

This poor pup cannot go play in the lake because he was ill. But happily it looks like his nurse will soon be letting him up to play! Just in time since summer is dwindling.

Hoping you are all having a peaceful and memorable summer!

$139.00 + $8.00 shipping

20% to be donated

to

Old Dog Haven

SOLD

The Barn Wall Bird Nest Key Violano for TBAR

Chickadee Bird Nest Eggs Violano Flowers Still Life in Oil

"The Barn Wall"
SM Violano
5" x 7" Oil on Linen

About This Painting:
This painting is listed with 20% to help TBar Horse Rescue. It is an oil painting of a barn wall where a chickadee has made itself at home. Please Help Homeless Pets!

*SORRY ABOUT THE BAD PHOTO*
We are having quite a storm here and getting a good shot was difficult.
Please feel free to email me for a better image.

Media: Oil on stretched Linen
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
SOLD

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What was on the easel.. A gift for Ryan.

"Ryan's Desk"

Oil on Stretched Linen

11" x 14"

Sometimes you meet people in life who are just plain awesome.  Such is the case with Ryan who has helped me with everything technical from iPhone, web site creation, php and ssd drives. He has helped with Art Helping Animals technical stuff and even assembled my newest computer.

This painting is a thank you to a person who does not take money from friends. It depicts his favorite things:  a black cat that was a favorite pet, a bottle of Old English beer, a chinchilla and an electronic robot mouse that follows a beam of light. (a kit he recommended for our daughter that was a big hit) The cheese and crackers are a favorite snack and the chinchilla has already raided them.

So what is on the easel now?

I am painting weenies. :D

Catch you all again in a few days. In the meantime feel free to comment below.

New Release! Christmas Weenies! Snowman Dachshunds at play! SM Violano

"The Final Snowman Touch- the Hat"

About This Painting:
The first Christmas Weenie painting of 2010. I have one more I hope to finish in time for Christmas Delivery.

Media: Oil on archival board
Size: 5 in X 7 in (12.7 cm X 17.8 cm)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:
SOLD

Happy Happy Halloweenies! 2010 oil painting of Dachshund dogs by SM Violano

About This Painting:

Due to family illness this will be the only Happy Halloweenie painting this year.
But if purchased by the 24th I guarantee Halloween Delivery! :D 

25% to OLD DOG HAVEN!

Media: Oil on Board
Size: 7 in X 5 in (17.8 cm X 12.7 cm)
Price: $99 USD

How to Purchase:
SOLD

"Blue Danube" Cat Painting by SM Violano

The Bluefly and Kitten, Violano Oil Painting Cat Fruit Blue Danube

"Blue Danube"
SM Violano
12" x 9"
Oil on Stretched Linen 1.5" painted sides

About This Painting:
SOLD

Scraggs is homeless- please check out this beautiful feline over "here"
If you cannot adopt perhaps you might be able to send a small donation to Granite Hills Animal Care help defer the costs of rescue.

On Exhibit with 100% to benefit animals in need

Happy Halloweenies! Dachshund Dogs Chariot Dogs Violano

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

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

Tucker- Painting of a homeless dog seeking a home SM Violano

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!

Orson- the Homeless Dalmatian by SM Violano

"The Feast"
SM Violano
5" x 7" Oil on Board

About the Model for this Painting:

From Save the Dals:
We have a lovely dal named Orson who is very photogenic. He has been with us for about three weeks. He, along with another dal, came from a hoarder who had over 80 dogs and even more cats. He was covered with ticks and fleas and his teeth were in horrible condition. We gave had him groomed twice and he had his teeth cleaned. His kennel mate was adopted now he is looking for his own forever home.

http://www.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery2.php?instanceid=138701957

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13796273

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 a sponsor! Violano Old Dog Haven

"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:  

SOLD

Up Up and Away- Balloons for Wolves

"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)

SOLD

Original Oil Labrador Charlie SM Violano

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! Violano Elephant Seal Baby Painting

"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)

How to Purchase:

SOLD

The Circus Act! The benefit Old Dog Haven SM Violano Hollyberry Park

"The Circus Act"
SM Violano
Oil on Linen
9" x 12"

20% of the sale from this painting will benefit Old Dog Haven- a WONDERFUL rescue that takes in homeless senior dogs who have been abandoned in their golden years.

Please Visit Old Dog Haven!


This painting took over a year to finish. It is wet- fresh off the easel- and will require drying before shipping.

Thank you for helping homeless pets!

$239.00
+$12.50 Shipping
SOLD

The Magic Dachshund Act- Violano

"The Magic Act"
5" x 7"
oil on stretched Linen
SM Violano

I am sorry to say that the little rabbit
does not understand that he needs to be hiding...

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!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! SM Violano Dachshunds

"6 Dachshunds"
30" x 10"
Oil on Linen
SOLD

Happy New Year!

It is my greatest hope that 2009 will be the year dreams are realized,
Health is restored and Animals in need find love and care.

I will be exhibiting in Atlanta, GA this coming week and
unveiling several new works at the show which I will publish on my blog
when I return.

Thank You for Helping Homeless Pets!

A Belated Merry Christmas- Violano

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

Where am I? Painting of course!

Tis the Season!
And I am busy on commission work and Holiday Paintings.
In order to work better I am away from my computer and
burying myself in the studio.

SOLD

Thank you all for helping homeless pets!

Happy Halloweenies! Policedog, Mumy and Cinderella Dachshund Dogs Violano

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

Waiting For Santa- Parrot Dog, Cat Tree SM Violano

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- Alice, Fireman and Prisoner Dog Dachshund

"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!

Original Painting Homeless Senior Dog Napping on Sofa SM Violano

"Dal Dog Heaven"
6" x 6"
Acrylic on Board
SM Violano

About the Model:

Missy is a Senior Dalmatian who was rescued from horrible conditions
and was saved along with her son Ranger by Save the Dalmatians.
I painted her as she wishes to be- in a loving forever home surrounded by her own
people family. If you have room in your home and heart will you please consider adopting Missy?

Missy needs a loving forever home and SPONSORS!

The tragic story of Missy and Ranger can be read on the
Save the Dals web site.
http://savethedals.org

20% of the proceeds from this painting will be donated to help Missy!
Please Help Homeless and Abused Pets!

Painting Available:
$129.00 + $6.95 shipping

SOLD

Miniature Homeless Dog Painting- Senior Boxer with Old Dog Haven

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

Rare Quick Study Human

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

A Maine Coon Cat

"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- 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)
SOLD

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