Poodle Time!-Miscellany

Wonderful Vintage wallpaper

We have made it through Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and I know that all of our minds are on Christmas and Hanukah. 

We have holiday posts planned, but for today I am going to just put up a collection of images that just don't really fit into any category. I just really like them. So without further yak-yak, here they are:

Boy was Prince Rupert's constant companion until the dog's death at the Battle of Marston Moor (2 July 1644)

My dream is to design a modern day version of this vintage sweater.

 Sophia and I actually got kicked out of a gallery-Lucky woman.

I love this-Poodle goes Victorian

Neat fashion illustration

A dedication to my favorite period in design-Mid-Century Modern

Sophia in Richard Schultz Chair for Knoll, circa 1960's 
(the chair, not the poodle)

Poodle Time! The Colorful Abstract Poodles

It is time for another "Art Wednesday".

I have wanted to do a collection of modern abstract art inspired by Poodles for a while. My criteria for selection was that an artist made a personal statement which was inspired by Poodles.  Use of design and color was also considered   

 Links have been added if pieces are available for purchase or if there is information about the artist. May these Poodles brighten up your day. And Happy Thanksgiving!

Today's Gallery

By Sandra Cointreau. I don't think this is available at this time.
Her website has many other wonderful works by her.

Collage Poodle by Amanda Beckman. This image is from Spread-shirt.
Amanda Beckman's website can be found here

Pop Poodles by Laura Sotka-This work can be purchased at Dog-Art

Whimsical French Poodle by Jo Lynch. This print can
be purchased at Fine Art America

Prize Poodle by Peter Clark. He is represented by the Rebecca Hossack Gallery in London.
Examples of other works can be found there. 

This looks to be a fun time on Photoshop. It is along the Warhol theme. I
might try this with one of my Poodle pictures.

The Flower Power Poodle-This can be found at Deposit Photos

Sort of a modern folk art take on the Poodle. This artist's works can
be found on Ebay

And speaking of color Mom, it is time for my mani. Look at my nails. I want to
look good for Thanksgiving!

Poodle Time!-The Sculptural Poodle

It is time for another Poodle Art Wednesday. I have gathered a few sculptures inspired by Poodles.  There are the traditional to the modern styles represented.  I hope you enjoy my picks.

Pink Poodle sculpture that can be found at the Palm Springs Humane Society

Standard Poodles, by Louis Paul Jonas, Bronze, 1948

Black metal sculpture by Keith Bradley. This artist works out of Florida.

Poodle marionette created for April 2008 editorial for British Vogue, photographed by Tim Walker.

Kind mit Pudeln (Baby with Poodles)

1995/1996

sculpture | plaster, foil, polyurethane, and paint

Source: http://www.sfmoma.org/explore/collection/artwork/17435#ixzz28u6yfPPE San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
This one, to me is very interesting.  I have included a link to the museum discussing the installation. 

A Poodle Topiary-This could be used as a sculpture.  The cost would be more reasonable that a fine art
art sculpture.

Add lights to have more fun.  These topiaries can be found at Pampered Paw Gifts.

But does it play?-face it Mom, a real Poodle is a a whole lot better than some sculpture!
(Don't worry, I know that Niko)

Poodle Time!-Poodles and Movie Posters

Poodles and Movies From the 50's

Today's post has only two items. These two movie posters go together perfectly. The other posters will have to wait their turn. 

Has anyone else ever noticed that the most widely viewed poster from the 1954 Sabrina has Audrey Hepburn (in her gorgeous Givenchy ball gown) posing with two Standard Poodles? I guess it does make a statement. But here is a movie poster with the actual Poodle actor, known as David in the film. I have always considered that the little guy was in there for a symbol of sophistication and I love his collar. But the poor boy always seems to be handed off to someone or just shoved aside, when something more important comes along (this is my personal opinion, of course).  

Next up is the Doris Day/Ray Bolger 1952 musical April in Paris. The photo of Doris Day in a chorus girl outfit with six technicolor Poodles on the leash has been pretty popular on the Internet.  Rarely seen is this poster for the movie.  With it's limited color palette and stylized design, I think it is pretty cool.  

For a data base of Poodles in movies, here is a good place to go.  It is a part of the Poodle History Project. 

Sophia and Niko hope you have enjoyed our small bit of Poodle movie history.  Mom is
probably going to watch one of her old movies now,  so it is nap time.

Poodle Time !-Art That Has Been Inspired by Poodles

Every dog at sometime has probably inspired artists. Today's post has just a few works that has been inspired by

POODLES

 This is part one of a multi part series because Poodles have done a lot of inspiring! Let's begin our tour...........................

Two Miniature Black Poodles- Frederick Thomas Daws. R.A. (British, 1878-1949) was

One of Britin's premier animal painters. For the money you can still get his work at auctions. 

 Check out Encore Editions for 

reasonable posters.

Roxy by Tom Corbin, a Kansas City based artist who now has work on display at Kansas City's Box Gallery-now through July 27th.

The Blue Boy, One of the great mosaics by KG Studio in
Oakland California

"Since 1983, colourful giant animals have been spotted around the world. Some seem to emerge right out of the water, while others hang in the balance like some kind of animal laundry between close-knit buildings. Still others stand guard atop historic landmarks and downtown balconies. Created using recycled plastic bottles by Cracking Art Group, these animals represent the art collective's strong social and environmental ethic while bringing accessible contemporary art to the masses.

Read and see more animals here.

Pomp by Jennifer Davis

Niko hopes you have enjoyed our first art tour.