Sunday, May 19, 2013

Pony Up: Thoroughbred Horse Art By Cori Solomon

Pony Up
By Cori Solomon

A pastel drawing of a thoroughbred horse in profile.

Size: 8.5 x 11

$90

10% of the proceeds to benefit Safe Haven Equine Rescue

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Sunday, May 5, 2013

Angel: Dog Art By Cori Solomon

Angel
By Cori Solomon

A commissioned portrait of a Labrador mix.  
The eyes are what grabbed me as they are very soulful.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Ordie and Billie Schipperke Dog Art By Cori Solomon

Ordie and Billy
By Cori Solomon
 
This was a commission drawing of two Schipperke's that live in Australia.  Prior to creating this pastel drawing I had only seen the black Schipperke.  I have now discovered that there are light colored Schipperkes and in the case of Ordie, the dog on the left, she is very expressive.  
 
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Greyt Aspirations: Greyhound Dog Art By Cori Solomon

Greyt Aspirations
By Cori Solomon

Created in a soft and poetic style this pastel drawing show a black and white Greyhound in profile.  This drawing was a demonstration drawing at a trunk show I had in Solvang during Greyhound Fest.

Size: 8.5 x 11

$95

10% of the proceeds benefits Greyt Legs 

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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Jiro: Shiba Inu Dog Art By Cori Solomon

Jiro
By Cori Solomon

I was asked to add a Shiba Inu, the agile dog from Japan, into my portfolio of dog breeds.  I created this pastel drawing of Jiro as my first representation of the Shiba Inu.

Size: 11 x 15

$115

10% of the proceeds to benefit Search Dog Foundation.

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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Commissioned Pet Portrait By Cori Solomon

Pet Portrait
By Cori Solomon

Here is one of my recent commissioned Pet Portraits.  It depicts 3 mixed breed dogs.

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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Otto: Wire Haired Dachshund Art By Cori Solomon

Otto
By Cori Solomon

Commissioned drawing of a Wire Haired Dachshund.

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Romping Spirit Saluki Art By Cori Solomon

Romping Spirit
By Cori Solomon

Watching the Saluki run is a sight in itself. The Saluki is born.  
Watch this happy go lucky Saluki run. 

Size:  8.5 x 11

$100

10% of the proceeds to benefit Stola.

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Friday, February 1, 2013

Bird - Cardinal - Rest Stop


Bird - Cardinal - Rest Stop By Cori Solomon
Rest Stop

2nd in a series of monotypes depicting a Cardinal perched on a branch.  This hand pulled print comes matted and shrink wrapped.

Size: 15.5 x 19.5

$68

10% of the proceeds to benefit California Wildlife Center

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Orange and White Tabby Cat By Cori Solomon

Catnap - Cat By Cori Solomon Catnap 
By Cori Solomon  

Doing what cats do best snoozing and taking a catnap, this pastel drawing, which is framed and matted depicts just that.  

Size: 14 x 11 $240 


A Portion of the proceeds from this drawing will benefit Tabby's Place

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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Birds Of A Feather III: Abstract Art Hand Pulled Print by Cori Solomon

Birds Of A Feather III
By Cori Solomon
The last in a series of abstract art hand pulled prints I created using bird feathers.
This Monotype uses the ghost print to emphasis the feathers.
Size: 10.5 X 10
$38
10% of the proceeds to benefit California Wildlife Center.
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Pot Bellied Pig Art: Stirring The Pot By Cori Solomon

Stirring The Pot
By Cori Solomon

When someone mentioned they would like to see more pig art I took up the challenge and asked for some images.  The result is this pastel drawing of to Pot Bellied Pigs.  This portrait shows the humorous expression of these two.

Size: 11 x 8.5

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10% to benefit the Gentle Barn.

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Birds of a Feather I: Abstract Art Monotype By Cori Solomon

Birds of a Feather I
By Cori Solomon

This is the first in a series of abstract hand pulled prints where I used feathers to create a pattern on the plate before printing the image.

Size: 9.75 x 10.75

$45

10% of the proceeds to benefit California Wildlife Center

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Friday, October 19, 2012

Jake: Shetland Sheepdog Art By Cori Solomon

Jake
By Cori Solomon
 
This pastel drawing of a Shetland Sheepdog was a commission.
 
Jake likes to pucker his lips like he is going to kiss you.  I tried to capture that in this drawing.
 
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Rosario Cat Art By Cori Solomon

Rosario
By Cori Solomon

I met Rosario on a media wine tour of Monterey County.  Rosario is a very special cat. He is the mission cat & Guardian Angel at the Mission San Antonio. 
His story is told in this article

Size: 11 x 8.5

10% of the sale to benefit the Mission San Antonio.

Prints are also available.  Click here for print information.

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Reflections Bird Art By Cori Solomon

Reflections
By Cori Solomon
Using a very simple palette of black and white I created the images of birds wading in the water with their reflections.  The only color used was orange for the beaks and legs.  This artwork is a hand pulled print.
Size: 10 x 13
$45
10% of the proceeds to benefit California Wildlife Center
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Monday, September 3, 2012

Equine Insights By Cori Solomon Horse Art Hand Pulled Print

Equine Insights
By Cori Solomon
Using varying shades of orange this Monotype gives way to a horse in deep contemplation.
Size: 10 x 13
10% of the proceeds to benefit Safe Haven Equine Rescue
$45
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Friday, August 17, 2012

Hardly There: Siamese Cat Art Hand Pulled Print By Cori Solomon

Hardly Here 
By Cori Solomon 

I used subtle variations of color to depict this red point Siamese cat in this hand pulled print.

Size: 13 x 10 

 $40 

10% of the proceeds to benefit Tabby's Place. 

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Birds of a Feather: Abstract Art Hand Pulled Print

Birds of a Feather
By Cori Solomon
 
One of a series of Monotypes where I utilized feathers and green hues to create the abstract quality in this Monotype.  

Obviously this is something very different from my normal animal and what drew me to create this series was a fascination with feathers and how they would react in the printing process.
 
Size:  10.75 X 9.75
 
$40
 
10% of the proceeds to benefit California Wildlife Center
 
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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Corgi's High Alert: Dog Art Hand Pulled Print By Cori Solomon

Corgi's High Alert
By Cori Solomon
This hand pulled print is the first in a series of Monotypes I experimented with different color palettes using the Cardigan Welsh Corgi as a model.
Size: 13 X 10
$40
10% of the proceeds to benefit Old Dog Haven
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Friday, August 10, 2012

Sydney: Tibetan Terrier Dog Art By Cori Solomon

Sydney
By Cori Solomon
Meeting Sydney was very special.  I was at the Westminster Dog Show when I discovered Sydney's story.  This Tibetan Terrier was attacked by a Bobcat.  The vets did not think she would live and if she did they thought she would loose her leg.  Fighting the odds, Sydney persevered and went on to become number 5 in Tibetan Terriers. 
Size: 8.5 x 11
$100
10% of the proceeds to benefit Search Dog Foundation
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Thursday, August 9, 2012

High Alert: Corgi Dog Art Hand Pulled Print





High Alert I

By Cori Solomon

 This is second printing of a 3 part series of Monotypes I created of a Corgi in profile. 


Size: 13 x 10

10% of the proceeds to benefit Old Dog Haven

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Enlightenment Saluki Pastel Drawing By Cori Solomon

Enlightenment
By Cori Solomon
This pastel drawing was a head study using a specific color palette for the Saluki Club of America Poster I created this year for the National Specialty.   
Size: 8.5 x 11
$80
10% of the proceeds to benefit Stola.
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Sunday, July 15, 2012

The Frog Dance French Bulldog Dog Art By Cori Solomon

The Frog Dance
By Cori Solomon
I find it so cute when dogs get into what I call the frog position.  This happy French Bulldog was swaying around doing a frog dance when I set eyes on him.  It was at the Westminster Dog Show that he captured a crowd showing off has dance.
Size:  8.5 x 11
$90 
10% of the proceeds to benefit True Blue Rescue  
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Vinnie Pit Bull Art By Cori Solomon

Vinnie
By Cori Solomon

Vinnie is the most wonderful and friendly Pit Bull one could meet.  The perfect ambassador for a breed that has so much negative press.  

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This portrait of Vinnie was a commission.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Lion Art Wildlife Art By Cori Solomon

Just Lion Around
By Cori Solomon
Pastel drawing of a lion taking a snooze.  The lion appears to be thoroughly enjoying his nap as his head is bent back in an almost comical position.
Size: 18 X 17
$120 
10% of the proceeds to benefit California Wildlife Center
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

English Setter Dog Art By Cori Solomon

Scarlett 
By Cori Solomon

This drawing was created from an photo I took of this English Setter at the Westminster Dog Show in the staging area.  Peacefully relaxing on Scarlett's owners lap drew my attention.  In fact I took a series of pictures of Scarlett napping on her mother's lap.

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Prints and Note Cards are available of this Drawing.

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Monday, May 28, 2012

Romeo Bichon Frise Dog Art By Cori Solomon

Romeo
By Cori Solomon

Cute as a button is Romeo a Bichon Frise.

This piece was a commission.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Ancient Eye Ibizan Hound Dog Art By Cori Solomon

Ancient Eye
By Cori Solomon
Head study of an hound.  This drawing utilized a photo I took at Westminster Dog Show and exemplifies the beauty of the hound eye. 
Size: 8.75 x 8.75
 
$70
 
10% of the proceeds to benefit Stola
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Monday, May 14, 2012

Three Salukis Sight Hound Dog Art By Cori Solomon

Three Salukis
By Cori Solomon

This was my latest commission.  I was challenged by the fact that the customer's wall space was limited so I had to fit three Salukis into a drawing space that was 10" wide.  I had freedom on the length of the piece.

Created in pastel this drawing depicts three different Grizzle Salukis.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Purple Simplicity Framed Daisy Flower Art By Cori Solomon


Purple Simplicity
 By Cori Solomon 

This monotype shows the simple pleasures one can find in single flower. This piece is framed and matted.
Size: 12 x 14 

 $195

10% of the proceeds will benefit Ratbone Rescue 

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Sunday, April 29, 2012

Doxie With Moxie Dachshund Art By Cori Solomon

Doxie With Moxie
By Cori Solomon
This Long Haired Dachshund drawing was created from an image I took at the Westminster Dog Show. This Doxie intently looks for love and treats from its handler. 
Size: 8.5 x 9
$85
10% of the proceeds to benefit Search Dog Foundation
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Bentley Austrailian Shepherd Dog Art

Bentley
By Cori Solomon
This drawing of Bentley an Australian Shepherd who won an award at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This Aussie has very expressive eyes which for this drawing makes him a real winner.
Size: 8.5 x 11
$90
10@ of the proceeds to benefit Search Dog Foundation
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Sunday, April 1, 2012

Sweetie Pie Long Haired Dachshund Art

Sweetie Pie
By Cori Solomon
There appears to be so much love coming forth from the cute miniature Long Haired Dachshund.  Created from a photo I took at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
$90
10% of the proceeds to benefit Old Dog Haven
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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Tibetan Terrier Pastel Drawing Dog By Cori Solomon

Tibetan Terrier By Cori Solomon

Reese's Pieces
By Cori Solomon

This pastel drawing of a Tibetan Terrier comes from a photos I took while I visited the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. The benching area of the show offered many wonderful opportunities to photograph dogs.

Reese was a charming Tibetan Terrier and a trooper as the benching area at Westminster was very crowded.

Size: 8.5 x 11

$90

10% of the proceeds benefit Old Dog Haven

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Ganimede Great Dane Dog Art By Cori Solomon


Ganimede
By Cori Solomon

Pastel Drawing of a Harlequin Great Dane called Ganimede.

Commissioned Work.

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Friday, January 20, 2012

A Good Sport Brittany Dog Art By Cori Solomon


A Good Sport
By Cori Solomon
The Brittany is a dog that is characterized as an agile alert hunter. My pastel drawing shows the strength and alertness of this breed.

Size: 8.5 x 11

10% of the proceeds to benefit Search Dog Foundation

$90

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Cali Cat Art By Cori Solomon


Cali
By Cori Solomon


Commissioned Drawing of a multi-colored cat lying on a burgundy colored blanket.

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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Horse Art By The Nose By Cori Solomon


By The Nose
By Cori Solomon

Profile drawing of a bay horse.

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Monday, December 5, 2011

Molly Cat Art by Cori Solomon


Molly
By Cori Solomon

Pastel Drawing of a black and white cat.

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Clark Tabby Cat Art By Cori Solomon


Clark
By Cori Solomon


Pastel Drawing of a Calico Tabby Cat named Clark.

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Ole Blue Eyes Cat Art By Cori Solomon


Ole Blue Eyes
By Cori Solomon

Pastel Drawing of a cat with the most gorgeous blue eyes.

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Pug Art Santa's Little Pugster By Cori Solomon


Santa's Little Pugster
By Cori Solomon

What Pug puppy clad for Christmas with a Santa cap and playing with a Christmas Tree ornament isn't cutie? This pastel drawing emphasizes this pups charm and at the same time brings in holiday spirit.

Size: 8.5 x 11

$80

10% of the proceeds to benefit PRoNE


Christmas Cards and Holiday gift tags are also available in this design.

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Monday, September 26, 2011

Bird Art Parrot Monotype Tropical Flight By Cori Solomon

Tropical Flight
By Cori Solomon

This monotype shows the beauty and colors of the parrot in a very fluid manner. This artwork is matted.

Size: 12 x 14

$55

10% of the proceeds to benefit California Wildlife Center

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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Whippet Art The Greek Chorus By Cori Solomon


The Greek Chorus

This Monotype depicts 3 Whippets with heads pointed up in the air howling to their hearts content.

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I have two other Monotypes with Whippets Singing.

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Monday, August 29, 2011

Floral Art Vibrant Fusion By Cori Solomon

Vibrant Fusion
By Cori Solomon

This hand pulled print utilizes pastels to enhance the beauty of the flower against the background of fluid ink in the monotype.

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Friday, August 19, 2011

Reptile Art Take Five By Cori Solomon


Take Five
By Cori Solomon

This hand pulled print, my first venture into reptiles was created for the Etsy challenge of the month, Reptiles and depicts a Lizard basking on a rock in the sun.

Size: 9.5 x 13

$34

10% of the proceeds to benefit California Wildlife Center

To Purchase:

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