Bucket Full of Perch

Bucket Full of Perch ~ pastel

The artwork above won a VFAA Honorable Mention Award

This pastel painting was recently accepted into the Poetry Art Night (PAN) 2011 competition in Milford Michigan. The purpose of PAN is to show the union between the written word and the visual world. In this exhibition it is important that the artwork be inspired by or dedicated to the poem that accompanies it. The artist can choose to have someone write a poem for them, choose a previously published poem or it can be written by the artist. Only original poems are able to receive awards. The poem below was written by me to accompany the artwork I've created above.

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

Have a seat in the sun with a sippy and browse through the pages of my website ArtQwerks

Fish On...

Fish On...~pastel

This pastel painting was recently accepted into the Poetry Art Night (PAN) 2011 competition in Milford Michigan. The purpose of PAN is to show the union between the written word and the visual world. In this exhibition it is important that the artwork be inspired by or dedicated to the poem that accompanies it. The artist can choose to have someone write a poem for them, choose a previously published poem or it can be written by the artist. Only original poems are able to receive awards.

The poem below was written by me to accompany the artwork I've created above. The poem below won the Joy Humanist Poetry Award.

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!Have a seat in the sun with a sippy and browse through the pages of my website
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Teen Angst

Teen Angst ~ pastel

This pastel painting was recently accepted into the Poetry Art Night (PAN) 2011 competition in Milford Michigan. The purpose of PAN is to show the union between the written word and the visual world. In this exhibition it is important that the artwork be inspired by or dedicated to the poem that accompanies it. The artist can choose to have someone write a poem for them, choose a previously published poem or it can be written by the artist. Only original poems are able to receive awards. The poem below was written by me to accompany the artwork I've created above.

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!Have a seat in the sun with a sippy and browse through the pages of my website

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IF ~ Duet

Duet...for Illustration Friday

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too!

Have a seat in the sun with a sippy and browse through the pages of my website

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IF ~ Toy

...girl with toy puppy

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too! Have a seat in the sun with a sippy and browse through the pages of my website ArtQwerks

IF ~ Cultivate

Cultivate knowledge...

This illustration is from about 10 years ago.

I thought it was appropriate for this weeks Illustration Friday.

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too! Enjoy the sunshine while browsing through the pages of my website
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IF ~ Warning

WARNING!

Spring is right around the corner!

But don't believe it until you see it!

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too! Snuggle up by a warm fire and browse through the pages of my website

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Milford Memories 2011 Featured Artist...SECOND YEAR!

20th Anniversary
Milford Memories Summer Festival
August 12, 13 & 14, 2011

I have been chosen again this year to create the featured art for the 20th anniversary Milford Memories festival. I am donating my booth to the community arts in the form of the following competition:

*3 or 4 artists will be juried by the Milford Chamber of Commerce to determine who will win space within the booth to exhibit/sell your inventory for the Milford Memories Summer Festival weekend
*You MUST be a current HVCA or VFAA member (2011 dues paid) to participate
*Your artwork submissions are to due to be turned in to Donna Pellegata at smelykat4@aol.com by May 15th, 2011
*Open to all mediums
*The benefit of several artists participatin is, sharing booth sitting for the weekend, the ability to take breaks and do a little MM shopping
*Booth will be located in front of Main Street Art. Owners Barb, Leslie , along with Suzanne are a blast and have all kinds of fun activities going on to generate traffic to their storefront, get it? art...art supplies...framing?!
*Your shared tent provided by the Milford Chamber of Commerce, will be10' X 10', is VERY sturdy and has flaps that roll up and down on all four sides
*This is a fantastic way for you to gain customers...I sold a ton of books, objets d'art and it generated lots of commissioned work last year!

Portfolio/website address with samples or digital photos of work should be submitted to ArtQwerks at smelykat4@aol.com.
If you prefer to send photographs of your samples via snail mail, contact me at smelykat4@aol.com and I will give you the studio address.

Please include your name, address, email and phone number with artwork submitted to me in your email or snail mail

On May 15th, 2011, I will assemble a package of all artwork received and submit it to the Milford Chamber of Commerce for jurying

Good Luck!

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, you can go to their site and make a donation! They deserve a chance too! Snuggle up by a warm fire and browse through the pages of my website

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Harp Mouse Review!

Harp Mouse article in the New Zealand Harp Society Journal

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance! Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website
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New Buttons, Bells and Whistles!

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IF ~ Layer

Life's Layers

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website
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Harp Mouse Adventure!

From Author Diane Dunn's FaceBook page

The editor of the "Harp Society of New Zealand Journal" is writing an article about the Harp Mouse books. She just requested info and photos for the next issue. The Harp Mouse is going to New Zealand!

These delightful and beautifully illustrated children's books are now available for purchase on my website Heart & Harp! "The Harp Mouse Chooses Her Home: The Adventure Begins" Follow the mouse as she scampers into a cozy warm cabin and discovers a harpmaker's worksh...op. When she hears the beautiful music of the harp, she wants to go with the harp wherever it travels. Join the harp mouse as she begins her adventure! "Harp Mouse Adventures-Book II" The harp mouse stowed away inside the harp when it left the harpmaker's workshop, and now she lives in a cozy warm home. When she sees the harp leaving to be played for special occasions, she scampers into the harp and goes along for the ride. Find out where her adventures will take her! Both books are written by Diane Dunn and illustrated by Donna Pellegata and are both available for purchase!

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website
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IF ~ Sweater

A little too "heat seeking" for me but these sweaters suit these kids just fine...

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website

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IF ~ Reverse

Reverse Osmosis...

when two became one

(for illustration friday)

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website

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Horses needing rescue

graphite portrait 1985 by donna pellegata

As of the morning of February 4th 2011, these horse now all have homes! ~Thanks to Pat (comments below) who contacted the Ohio Horse rescue group and was informed they were all gone! Happy day!

Dr. Stearns, DVM from Barnesville, OH passed away and his son wants everything liquidated immediately, leftover horses go to slaughter this Sat. Please Cross Post. there are still 23 mares some with babies on board - stud is 16.3 TB Stud ...Conley Key. All free and papered. Friend is helping-coordinate call 440-463-4288 the address is 57882 Wright Rd, Barnesville, OH

IF ~ surrender

surrender to nothing...

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!
Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website

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Angelo Pellegata

My father in law, Angelo Pellegata, passed away last week. There are no words to describe how much we loved him. The following was eloquently written by Tom Lynch, Angelo's very close friend. I think it does him great justice:

Angelo Pellegata, a resident of Milford for 40 years, died on Tuesday morning, January 25, 2011 at Genesys Health Care in Grand Blanc surrounded by his family who had kept vigil with him since he suffered a stroke two weeks ago. He was 76 years old. Born on March 1, 1934 near the Eastern Market in Detroit’s lower east side, he was the son of Italian immigrants Biagio and Victoria Pellegata. Angelo met the love of his life, Eileen Bolchi in the first grade. By the sixth grade she agreed to be his girl friend. Their first date was to the Rialto Theater and after college and honorable service with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, they were married in July of 1957. An engraver by trade, most of his career was spent in marketing and advertising. He held the Chrysler account with Ross Roy advertising with whom he worked for fifteen years before going with the Valeron Corporation. After a heart attack in 1995, he retired but kept himself busy with golf and good friends, indulging his life long interest in history, monthly meetings with pals from the old neighborhood, morning coffee with his buddies, nights out to dinner or the casinos with Eileen and caring for his sons and five granddaughters. “La familia” – it’s all about family – is something Angelo always believed and he had a gift for making everyone feel like family. When Meijers opened a new store in Hartland, Angelo took a job as a greeter for the pure enjoyment he took in being among people. Angelo was a man who had a deep respect for his fellow human, a fierce love for his family, a deep faith, and endearing style.
In addition to his wife of 52 years, Eileen, he is survived by his sons, Dean (Donna) Pellegata of Howell, Ken Pellegata of Hartland and Carl (Mindy) Pellegata of Algonac. Also his five granddaughters, Leah (Joe) Ohmer, Lauren, Caitlyn, Mia and Ava; a brother, Frank (Mary) Pellegata of Northville, a nephew Steve Pellegata and a host of dear friends who join with his family in mourning the death of a dear man and giving thanks to God for his life among them.

IF ~ Mail

One of my Illustrations for Harp Mouse Adventures Book II

written by Diane E Dunn

It is not too late to order Harp Mouse books for little folks on your holiday list. Best for children age 3-8, or anyone who loves harps, music, and mice! Visit Diane Dunn's website at http://www.heartandharp.net/ Get yours now! Diane usually can get your order in the MAIL the day she receives them!

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!

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GoldenDoodle Gallivant

This is my latest...VERY large, 36" X 48" fArCiCaL fOlK aRt commission.

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!

Snuggle up by the fireplace, with a warm mug of something and browse through the pages of my website
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Bogie Lake Arts and Greens Holiday Art Market 2010

Arts and Greens Holiday Art Market

THIS WEEKEND!

Get a start, finish up or add to your holiday gifts for friends and family. Musical performances, great art gifts and book signings together under one roof for one great shopping and entertainment experience in a greenhouse setting. Bogie Lake Greenhouse also has great gifts for giving and for decorating you home holiday style!

I will have tons of fArCiCaL fOlK aRt jewelry...fArCiCaL fOlK aRt and modern art paintings...art prints...Harp Mouse books with mouse puppets...and MORE! Diane Dunn and I will be together on Sunday at 1pm to sign your personal copies of The Harp Mouse book series. Both copies will be available with the cute little mouse finger puppets, so stop by and see us. This is the perfect opportunity to have your book signed by the author AND the illustrator!

Stop by my booth and say hello!

When you purchase an item from MY STORE, 10% of your purchase price will be donated to my favorite animal charities; Last Chance Animal Rescue and Horses Haven, both in lower MI. Which charity the donation goes to, will depend on the item purchased and I will love you forever from the bottom of my little black heart. ...and even if you don't purchase anything from me, PLEASE go to their site and make a donation! These animals deserve a chance!
Have a seat in the yard by the bonfire, with a warm mug of something (and your mobile gadget) and browse through the pages of my website

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