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The long awaited illustration "Bath Time" is now complete!  What a fun journey this one was!

Get your fine art prints here or an entire range of merchandise featuring this sweet German Shepherd puppy here.

I've even designed an entire range of supplies which will be perfect for a groomer's business -- business cards, letterhead, greeting cards, labels, and even an appointment binder. (see below!)

I hope you've enjoyed watching the progression of this illustration. :)

--Silajai
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Another busy day in the studio!  First of all, I've made more progress on the "Bath Time" illustration.  I'm down to working on this little German Shepherd puppy's yellow ducky friend.  Almost done!

Secondly, if you'll take a look around the website, you'll notice some fun new products coming on board - just in time for Christmas!  Check out the ceramic ornaments I've added. These keepsakes will make great ornaments for the holiday season and beyond.  I've got another surprise coming soon as well....stay tuned!

--Silajai
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This sweet little German Shepherd puppy is getting closer and closer to his bath time!  Today I've finished one shampoo bottle and the towel he's laying on.

Take a look at the mini gallery below to see his progression so far.

--Silajai
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Today began with working on this little pup's back leg and front paw.  It still looks a bit awkward, but that's because there are things surrounding these paws which haven't been worked on yet.

When I'm doing an illustration, I usually try to complete the animal first.  That's what I've done here.
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 When it comes to the surrounding elements of the scene, however, I work from top left to bottom right -- this is to keep from smearing color.  Since I've completed the puppy first, I may smear his colors a bit - but with fur, it all blends together, so I'm not too worried about it.  Today, I finished the stack of bath towels behind him.  Tomorrow, I'll begin work on the shampoo bottles behind his head.

I hope you're enjoying seeing the progression so far.

--Silajai
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This little German Shepherd puppy in "Bath Time" is coming to life!

I put some more in depth progress photos below for your viewing pleasure.

Hope you enjoy!

--Silajai
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P.S.  Here's my "guard" dogs.   Don't let the relaxed pose fool you...they are fully alert and ready to scramble up off of that floor in a mere second. :)
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I guess you could say I'm on a German Shepherd kick.  Well, one of these beautiful dogs owns me, so it's to be expected. :)

So here we are again, this time with a German Shepherd puppy who is starring in my new illustration titled "Bath Time".  I hope you'll enjoy watching the progress of this one!

Currently, I'm just beginning the work on his sweet little face.
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This is Max, my studio-mate and the inspiration behind the recent paintings.  He is 4 years old, but still thinks he's a puppy.

I hope you don't get tired of seeing this breed appear in my art.  There will be another one coming up soon, as a fan of mine on the Silajai Facebook page sent me some delightful photos of her young German Shepherd too, and I already have some ideas in the works for an illustration featuring her.

--Silajai
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