Trick or Treat!...but make it treats please!

Leeroy: "Oh, Gahwwwwww.....it's costume time again..."

Rupert: "This is the time of year that we work our hardest for treats, right?"

Leeroy: "Yup - wearing these outfits is even harder than obedience class!"

Rupert: "Does this bunny make my butt look big?"

Leeroy: "No bigger than usual..."

Rupert: "Ok, Chicken Little - go suck an egg."

Leeroy: "If you paid attention, I am a rooster so I don't have any eggs! So there! Maybe you should eat some more carrots to see better!"

Rupert: "Whatever, you still look silly."

Leeroy: "We better get some major treats for this!"

Rupert: "This week's painting is called "Will You, Wiggle?!" and it is of the biggest and bestest chocolate lab Kellie has ever met!"

Leeroy: "Will he what?"

Rupert: "That's the title because it was painted as a surprise wedding gift from a bride to her groom! It was presented to him at the reception! Isn't it neat?!"

Leeroy: "Yeah - did everyone dress up for the wedding?"

Rupert: "Well, sure they did, it's a fancy occassion!"

Leeroy: "Did they dress as chickens or as rabbits?"

Rupert: "Oh, boy, not that kind of dress up.....but let me tell you, if YOU ever get married I will wear the chicken costume....that's a promise!"

Leeroy: "Deal. See everyone next time - kiddies are at the door!!!"

Sun, Sand and Sighthounds!

Leeroy:  "We got back this week from an awesome trip at Greyhounds Reach the Beach in Dewey Beach, Delaware!"

Rupert:  "It was our first time in the United States AND at the ocean!  We had such a blast!"

Leeroy:  "Everyday we hit the beach, dined at dog friendly restaurants, popped into the Greyhounds in Art show, and checked out all the fabulous vendors!"

Rupert:  "We made lots of new friends and want to go back right away..."

Leeroy:  "Two of Kellie's Chakra Hound paintings found new homes.  Watch the SHOP page of the website for prints of the collection available for sale in the next couple of weeks!"

Rupert:  "Here is one of the Chakra Hounds called "Devoted Love".  There were 7 BIG pieces in the collection and hours and hours went into creating them."

Leeroy:  "We can't wait to go back next year and see all our new friends again."

Rupert:  "Thank you all for having us, and for giving us the time of our lives.  Hugs and licks to everyone!"

YO! Dogs!

Leeroy:  "I am very excited to tell you about some things you CAN'T miss!!!  First, Rupert and I are travelling to Greyhounds Reach the Beach from October 7th to the 12th...Kellie has put together a Chakra Hound collection special for the event.  There are 7 huge paintings in the series and you MUST see them at the Greyhounds in Art show!"

Rupert:  "If you are in Dewey Beach for the weekend PLEASE come to the open house where we are staying.  Designer extraordinaire, Char, is having a Dewey Preview party where you can get a first hand look to purchase amazing creations.  It is going to be mind blowing!"

Leeroy:  "Kellie has one of Charly Blair's gorgeous bracelets but I am borrowing it and using it as neckware..."

Rupert:  "Yeah, Kellie wants that back, you know....."

Leeroy:  "I know, maybe tomorrow."

Rupert:  "The other big event is DOGtoberFEST!  Save the date on Sunday, October 25th to bring your dog to this fabulous open house!  Urban Dog Photog, Chilly Dogs and Doodle Dog Paintings have joined forces to bring together an eyeful of inspiration.  Contact Kellie for more information if you would like to attend and there will be more details posted soon!"

Leeroy:  "Rup and I need to get packing, we have never been to the ocean before..."

Rupert:  "I hear we will be seeing hundreds of other sighthounds this weekend!  How exciting!"

Leeroy:  "We love roadtrips!  We will see you all soon!"

Please Don't Leave Us, Summer.......

Rupert:  "Hey all!  Life has been busy lately in a good and exciting way!"

Leeroy:  "First, let's congratulate Margot from Australia on winning the Doodle Dog commission that was in Storm's auction.  We are happy to report that the auction for this special 3 legged Iggy helped to raise lots of money for his vet bills.  We also wish Storm the best life ever and send him lots of licks!"

Rupert:  "There is also another event happening tonight that is raising money for farm animals!"

Leeroy:  "Yeah, like pigs and chickens and cows and donkeys and goats and stuff."

Rupert:  "Thank you for clarifying that for everyone, Leeroy.....It's the Animal Acres Gala taking place in California.  This is the second year that Kellie is donating artwork.  The event was supposed to happen last weekend but due to the devastating fires the entire sanctuary had to be evacuated!  Everyone is safe and a new location is hosting the benefit.  This year's honourary chair is Ellen Degeneres!"

Leeroy:  "Oh!  I like to see Ellen on TV and I dance along with her from the living room."

Rupert:  "Yeesh...no one needs to see that!"

Leeroy:  "Sounds like the event is going to be a blast!  Someday we will have to go."

Rupert:  "Kellie promised us the next time she goes to California we can go with her so we have to hold her to it!"

Leeroy:  "YES!"

Rupert:  "Here is a painting called "Hunky Harlem and Jiggy Jango", they are Rhodesian Ridgebacks and are big, big boys!"

Leeroy:  "They are huge and handsome for sure!  These big boys needed a big canvas...almost 4 feet wide by 2 feet high!"

Rupert:  "The complex background took a long time, free hand painting the stripes and circles was a real challenge."

Leeroy:  "How would you know?  You didn't do it!"

Rupert:  "Well, I mean....Kellie told me and I spent a lot of time watching her work on this one, so I sort of supervised."

Leeroy:  "You are so deluded....supervised.....sure...."

Rupert:  "Watch yourself little man."

Leeroy:  "Ok, tough guy, let's go get breakie, I'm hungry."

Rupert:  "Food?  Outta here!  Bye all."

Our Mama's Home and Back in the Studio!

Leeroy:  "We are SO relieved to have our Mama, Kellie, home safe and sound from her California adventure!  She brought us home some treats and some wine with my face on it!"

Rupert:  "I didn't get any wine with my face on it....but I did get first kisses when she came through the door."

Leeroy:  "Only 'cause you're taller than me....."

Rupert:  "Kellie hasn't even had a chance yet to show us her pictures from the Mutt Lynch event but she is happy she made the trip and can't believe she was really there."

Leeroy:  "Thank you everyone for sending in your SUPERB greyhound photos....Kellie is going to have a hard time choosing poses for her Dewey Beach collection...more info on that to come."

Rupert:  "Today we have a REALLY IMPORTANT story for you.  Not often are there Italian Greyhounds in rescue in Canada but right now Doodle Dog is trying to help to raise money for a special 3-legged boy named Storm....PLEASE read his story!"

Leeroy:  "The auction for a Doodle Dog 16" x 20" commission ends this Friday, August 21 and all the money is going to pay for Storm's medical needs.  He is such a brave boy...I would LOVE to meet him someday!"

Rupert:  "So come on, everyone, let's help this special wee man out!  There are lots of other GREAT auction items to bid on too!"

Leeroy:  "I know that his new life has just started and it is a sunshiney future ahead of him!"

Rupert:  "This week's painting is called "Tribute To Tod" and is for a really nice gal in California.  Tod passed away and then the family computer was stolen with most of Tod's photos on it....."

Leeroy:  "I hope this artwork brings them some comfort and reminds them of all the special times they had with Tod.  They miss him so much and it is so hard to lose a loved one."

Rupert:  "We need to remember to live each day to it's fullest and appreciate every moment we have with each other."

Leeroy:  "I hear you, Rup.....Now I am gonna go appreciate me some "Leeroy's Treats" that Kellie brought back....I will share with you."

Rupert:  "You bet your butt, you're sharing!  Let's go!"

We are on the lookout...for Greyhound models!!!

Rupert: "Kellie is searching for incredible photos to take inspiration from for her latest works. She is putting together a collection of Greyhound paintings special for Dewey Beach, Greyhounds in Art 2009. The pieces will focus on head and shoulder shots in a big scale!"

Leeroy: "If you have photos you can share with her that would be super! The best photos would be taken at eye level and with clear detail! The Greyhounds can be smiling, panting, alert and ready, or even calm magestic faces. The more the better!"
Rupert: "You can email them to Kellie and title it GREYHOUND PHOTOS! She will notify those that are being used to inspire her pieces!"
Leeroy: "This is going to be a really fun collection. A celebration of the strong, silent strength these gorgeous sighthounds have mixed in with their quirky, lovable personalities!"
Rupert: "Please submit your favorite photos by August 14th, 2009. Kellie will be working on this collection from that date until the end of September!"

Me SO Happy!!! I Woof You!

Leeroy:  "Let me tell you from the bottom of my biggest wag - THANK YOU to everyone that took the time to vote for Kellie's painting of me for the Mutt Lynch Winery label contest!  WE WON!!!   I am so excited about this!  I can't wait to see the finished bottles!  Kellie says I can't taste the wine but I would be more than happy to pawtograph your limited edition bottles for you!  The new wine and label will be unveiled in early August, and I think Kellie is going to be there.  I am now begging her to sneak me into her carry on bag.....Again, THANK YOU EVERYONE!  Rupert and I will be back soon to tell you more!  Big licks!"