Danger Dog Blog
Folk Art from the Himalayas.
Live from Kathmandu: Cats, Cats and more Cats
This trip has been more Danger Cats than Danger Dogs and the artists have had a field day with these pretty kitties.
Dilip Niroj has a strong folk art take on the lovely Rico, adding a green background in place of Rico's blanket.
Rico gets a bright red circle from Sanjib Rana, a popular Nepali technique.
Sagar pulled out all the stops and added a golden background with some birds that would be certain to entertain Perfect Rico.
Iris shines in her portrait by Dilip Niroj, who places the lovely black cat in her ornate basket.
Sanjib Rana also incorporates Iris' fancy basket, giving Iris her chance to glow.
Sagar Bitsa decided to let Iris shine on her own, giving her a yellow background that shows off her glossy black fur.
Dilip's version of Rosie is strikingly bright and pretty.
Megh Raj's Rosie is sweet and young. He also chose a butter yellow background.
Danny the Wild Cat by Dilip -
Sanjib had fun with Danny's background.
Megh Raj captured Danny's ginger fur the best.
HOW TO ORDER
To order, please send me a photo of your pet. I will give it to three different artists, giving you a choice of paintings and three artists will get work. Each painting is about one square foot and is on metal with enamel paint. These can be hung indoors or out, be framed or unframed.
Satisfaction is guaranteed as I accept no money up front. If you do not like one of the three, you pay nothing, and the 3 artists are paid in full in any case. Let me know what you want it to say and that's it!
Send your photo to ampage1@gmail.com or find out more at www.NepalDog.com.
Let's keep these artists painting.
ORDERS CLOSED FOR THIS TRIP NOW. Next trip is in autumn 2023.
American Dogs = Nepali Jobs.
Live from Kathmandu: Frogs and Dogs and a Cat
The first ever Danger Frogs have arrived! This commission was made in honor of a new wine bar in Bed-Stuy in New York City. The artists were requested to feature a frog, a spilled glass of red wine and 'Danger Frog' in both English and Nepali. The wine bar is named 'Frog' as one of the co-owners is French.
Dilip's dyslexia comes into play here in his playful take on a 'Denger Frog'. Dilip once lettered a portrait of a Rottweiler named Ruby 'Enlightened God'.
Sanjib's lovely Danger Frog is a tree frog he found on the web. There is texture to this portrait, as Sanjib is the only Danger Frog artist to use acrylic paint and not enamel.
Nalu the Labrador and Treasure the Tabby Cat are a nice pair. Megh Raj has captured Nalu's innocent look and Treasure's intent gaze.
Sagar Bitsa puts the duo on a dramatic black background with the Nepali word Danger on the bottom. He also plays with the colors of the English lettering.
Sanjib also chose a black background for the twin portrait of Nalu and Treasure. I think it is interesting that all 3 artists chose to put Nalu on the left and Treasure on the right.
Last, but never least, we have the handsome and studly Stuart Little, a French Bulldog with attitude. This portrait is by Sagar Bitsa.
Stuart's portrait by Sanjib Rana also captures his direct gaze and adorable paws on green grass.
Dilip adds the Nepali lettering that translates to 'dog here is intelligent'. Dilip is a huge dog fan that has owned a huge variety of dogs over the years. He likes Dobermans, Pugs, German Shepherds and mutts!
These are just a few of the orders this trip. Stay tuned on the Danger Dog Blog for more. Lots of Cats to come!
HOW TO ORDER
To order, please send me a photo of your pet. I will give it to three different artists, giving you a choice of paintings and three artists will get work. Each painting is about one square foot and is on metal with enamel paint. These can be hung indoors or out, be framed or unframed.
Satisfaction is guaranteed as I accept no money up front. If you do not like one of the three, you pay nothing, and the 3 artists are paid in full in any case. Let me know what you want it to say and that's it!
Send your photo to ampage1@gmail.com or find out more at www.NepalDog.com.
Let's keep these artists painting.
ORDERS CLOSED FOR THIS TRIP NOW. Next trip is in autumn 2023.
American Dogs = Nepali Jobs.
New Finals: Cats from Sagar Bitsa
Sagar is at it again, delivering beautiful portraits of pets. These photos are taken by the artist and have a bit of a glare, but they look great to me.
First up is Rico, a perfect cat. Sagar gave him a golden sky with birds flying through the moon (sun?). I am always surprised and pleased by his work.
Rosie the Ginger Cat is lucky indeed. She looks good at a slight tilt.
Iris, with the pretty green eyes, is a lovely black kitty. I am going to talk to Sagar about the drips on the Nepali word Birallo (cat), easily fixed.
Nalu and Treasure are a pair of good friends, composited from 2 photos by Sagar. Nalu has the honor of being the only dog to be commissioned this trip. There are cats, there are roosters, there is even a frog! The Nepali word beneath the two is Katarna (Danger in Nepalese).
Beware of Cock is always a popular theme with the Danger Dog project. This is a charming example by Sagar, and more to come!
Anyone with roosters knows that during a full moon, they will sometimes crow in the middle of the night. Not unlike other cocks.
More to come soon.
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If you would like to have your dog (cat, horse, chicken, bunny, bearded dragon, etc.) immortalized on metal here in Nepal, you can send me a photo of your pet. I am now in Kathmandu, Nepal, taking orders.
I will deliver in early May 2023, in plenty of time to deliver for Mother's Day, Father's Day and Grads.
You choose the style, the color, what you would like the sign to say...
This hand-painted art form is fast disappearing in Kathmandu, as it already has in most parts of the world. I pay fair trade wages, the artists get to paint again, pet lovers get a choice of three paintings for each commission, and I get to help Nepali artists make a living. Everybody is happy. Rescue dogs from America get to rescue artists from Nepal!
HOW TO ORDER
1. Send me a photo of your pet to ampage1@gmail.com. Find out more at www.NepalDog.com..
2. Let me know the name of your pet, their breed and what you would like it to say.
I will give the photo to three different artists, giving you a choice of 3 paintings and three artists will get work. Each painting is about one square foot and is on metal with synthetic enamel paint. These can be hung indoors or out, be framed or unframed.
While I am in Nepal, your pet will be featured on the Danger Dog Blog, as I stop into the artists' studios and document the works in progress.
Satisfaction is guaranteed as I accept no money up front. If you do not like one of the three, you pay nothing, and the 3 artists are paid in full in any case. Let me know what you want it to say and that's it!
Let's keep these artists painting.
Live from Kathmandu: New Finals from Sagar Bitsa
Sagar Bitsa is an accomplished artist, a teacher of young artists and he is very good at portraiture. His skin tones are lovely. I apologize for the glare on the photos, but I will let the art speak for itself.
Sagar means Ocean in the Nepali language and he added an ocean as a backdrop to the lovely Ranger. She looks very happy at the beach.
Jacs will not be upset with his name being misspelled, I hope.
Sagar has returned Sojho to his home in the Himalayas.
Beignet is pretty in her blue background.
The surrealist Sagar comes out in his portrait of Ancho, the Toy Poodle.
Minnow is enjoying time outside.
Pumpkin's dramatic hair is emphasized. She is against a black background, please excuse the glare.
Sagar adds a lovely red curtain to the Chairman's lovely portrait.
Lusso is so handsome.
Opie is encircled in an orange glow.
The ever handsome Leo.
Buni the odalisque enjoys the couch.
Sam is adorable.
Buni is cooking up something!
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If you would like to have your dog (cat, horse, chicken, bunny, bearded dragon, etc.) immortalized on metal here in Nepal, you can send me a photo of your pet. I am now in Kathmandu, Nepal, taking orders.
I will return in early December, 2022, in plenty of time to deliver for holiday gifts.
You choose the style, the color, what you would like the sign to say...
This hand-painted art form is fast disappearing in Kathmandu, as it already has in most parts of the world. I pay fair trade wages, the artists get to paint again, pet lovers get a choice of three paintings for each commission, and I get to help Nepali artists make a living. Everybody is happy. Rescue dogs from America get to rescue artists from Nepal!
HOW TO ORDER
1. Send me a photo of your pet to ampage1@gmail.com. Find out more at www.NepalDog.com..
2. Let me know the name of your pet, their breed and what you would like it to say.
I will give the photo to three different artists, giving you a choice of 3 paintings and three artists will get work. Each painting is about one square foot and is on metal with synthetic enamel paint. These can be hung indoors or out, be framed or unframed.
While I am in Nepal, your pet will be featured on the Danger Dog Blog, as I stop into the artists' studios and document the works in progress.
Satisfaction is guaranteed as I accept no money up front. If you do not like one of the three, you pay nothing, and the 3 artists are paid in full in any case. Let me know what you want it to say and that's it!
Let's keep these artists painting.
Live from Kathmandu: New Finals from Sanjib Rana
Sanjib's finals are a treat. See if you agree. Buni is elegant and enlightened.
Beignet loves her ATV, lovingly portrayed by Sanjib Rana in his final portrait of Beignet.
Three charming Dalmatians roam the hills of Malibu.
The handsome Leo looks good in red.
Anya glows in her portrait by Sanjib.
Jacs relaxes on his pretty rug while keeping an eye out for you.
Paco the Temple Dog by Sanjib.
Lusso in a circle by Sanjib Rana.
Orfeo, the Mexican Hairless dog, aka Xolo, by Sanjib.
Larry the Tabby: "If I am out, I am lost".
Opie, in his magenta blanket, wrapped in beauty by Sanjib.
Pancake is keeping her eye on you.
Q is King of the Road.
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If you would like to have your dog (cat, horse, chicken, bunny, bearded dragon, etc.) immortalized on metal here in Nepal, you can send me a photo of your pet. I am now in Kathmandu, Nepal, taking orders.
I will return in early December, 2022, in plenty of time to deliver for holiday gifts.
You choose the style, the color, what you would like the sign to say...
This hand-painted art form is fast disappearing in Kathmandu, as it already has in most parts of the world. I pay fair trade wages, the artists get to paint again, pet lovers get a choice of three paintings for each commission, and I get to help Nepali artists make a living. Everybody is happy. Rescue dogs from America get to rescue artists from Nepal!
HOW TO ORDER
1. Send me a photo of your pet to ampage1@gmail.com. Find out more at www.NepalDog.com..
2. Let me know the name of your pet, their breed and what you would like it to say.
I will give the photo to three different artists, giving you a choice of 3 paintings and three artists will get work. Each painting is about one square foot and is on metal with synthetic enamel paint. These can be hung indoors or out, be framed or unframed.
While I am in Nepal, your pet will be featured on the Danger Dog Blog, as I stop into the artists' studios and document the works in progress.
Satisfaction is guaranteed as I accept no money up front. If you do not like one of the three, you pay nothing, and the 3 artists are paid in full in any case. Let me know what you want it to say and that's it!
Let's keep these artists painting.
