Last fall we participated in the North Idaho Pet Expo to promote our side business, PetArtWorks pet portraits. It was our first trade show. The day before the show, while we were setting up, we were approached by the event coordinator who liked my work so much she asked if we’d be willing to offer a free portrait to the winner of the Cutest Pet Photo Contest in the Spokane Pet Expo scheduled for Spring …
Kneel before Zod!
This whole “kneel before Zod” thing really took me by surprise, but I was able to toss together a couple memes to mark the occasion. About the Authortopdog TwitterTopdog is Steve Merryman, an artist, writer, and dog lover. An accomplished traditional artist, Steve also accepts commissions for digital hand-painted pet portraits. In his spare time he enjoys the quiet of the forest, hikes with his dogs, reading actual books, and continuing his Don Quixote-like quest …
The Murtaugh Effect
A brief encounter in a design studio somewhere in America.
Open Mike on Puppies
I created Open Mike as an alternative to me boring audiences at local comedy clubs.
Horse Portrait: Wiley
He threw me at first, but I got back up on this horse
A Dead Moose: Smarter Than Governor Inslee
I saw a moose today. It didn’t look well. Also, Governor Inslee is an idiot.
The Blogger Was Angry That Day, My Friends
Ordinary Quarantine anger percolates under the surface. This is not that.
Sherlock – a Digital Painting Demonstration
I’ve had a couple portrait commissions going the last couple weeks. I decided to create a video of my process creating this Sherlock portrait.
When You’re In the Mood for a Berger…
Had a great afternoon taking photos of Leonberger pups and their older chaperones.
