Big Al's Art Gallery

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Big Al's Art Gallery

paintings and stories celebrating the bond between people and their pets

By Alison Whalen larghetto88

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Softcover US $35.00
Hardcover, Dust Jacket US $45.00

I usually paint in an impressionistic style, but when it comes to animals, my approach changes completely and becomes more quirky and folky. I paint animals as I know them to be - humorous, whimsical, tender, and very dear to my heart. These characteristics are what I attempt to capture when I paint a pet's portrait.

Through paintings and words, this book celebrates the bond between people and their pets. Contents include 33 of my dog and cat portraits, and each painting is accompanied by the animal's photo, story, and three life lessons I learned while getting to know the animal.

20% of all proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to animal welfare and rescue groups.

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About the Author

Alison Whalen
larghetto88  Sonoma County, California
I was born in Buffalo, NY to a first grade teacher and a professional magician. When we weren't practicing our violins, my sister and I hid out in our attic clubhouse where we read Nancy Drew mysteries, wrote our own short stories, made collages, and sketched and painted. We were happiest when we were creating something, and our allowances were usually spent on art materials. A strong thread that connected our family was our deep love for animals. I can't recall a time that our household wasn't inhabited by at least three cats, an occasional dog, and a myriad of other hobo creatures just passing through in need of a good meal or some veterinary care. Although I usually paint in an impressionistic style, when it comes to animals, my approach changes completely and becomes more quirky and folky. I paint animals as I know them to be - humorous, whimsical, tender, and very dear to my heart. These characteristics are what I attempt to capture when I paint a pet's portrait.

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