(303) 781-7822 Andy@CanvasCanines.com

Art Training and Experience

2020

 

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

  • Art shows and festivals:
    • Lone Tree Arts Expo, Lone Tree Arts Center
    • This is Colorado, Heritage Fine Arts Guild
    • Featured Artist Show, Frame X Frame Framing and Gallery
    • Gateway to the Rockies, Aurora Art Guild
    • Dine & D’art, Art Reach silent auction
    • Dog Days of Summer Bluegrass Festival
    • Lulu’s Barkin’ BBQ, silent auction benefiting the Dumb Friends League
    • All Colorado Show, Depot Art Gallery
    • 30th National Fine Art Show, Louisville Art Association
    • Featured Artist Show, Vintage Theatre
    • Gone to the Dogs, Niza Knoll Gallery
    • Wild Colorado, Audobon Society via Roxborough Art Guild
    • Give Paws, Gabby Gourmet’s silent auction benefiting the Dumb Friends League
    • Cat & Dogs, The Exhibit, Square Deal Framing and Gallery
    • The Pinery Art Show, The Pinery

2014

  • Continue to study under popular Denver artists
  • Accepted into Denver art shows and festivals:
    • All Colorado, Greenwood Village Curtis Arts and Humanities
    • This is Colorado, Heritage Arts Foundation (awarded Juror’s Choice Award)
    • Windows to the World, Turnverein Exhibit
    • – Square Deal Framing and Gallery

2013

  • Began studying under Denver artist, Victoria Kwasinski, from Park Hill Art Club
  • Explored new painting techniques and introduced my Playful Petrayals artistic style to the public
  • Accepted into Denver art shows and festivals:
    • Own an Original, Littleton Museum
    • Gone to the Dogs, Knoll Gallery
    • – Paris on the Platte
    • – Pinery Art Show (awarded 2nd place overall)
    • – Douglas County Library (local artist exhibit)
    • – Stapleton Art & Framing Gallery (solo show)
    • The Furry Scurry, Denver Dumb Friends League
    • – Denver Pet Expo

2012

  • Continued to attend the Art Students League of Denver and studied under Molly Davis
  • Accepted into Denver art shows and festivals:
    • Gone to the Dogs, Knoll Gallery
    • Own an Original, Littleton Museum
    • Summer Art Mart, Art Students League of Denver
    • Canine Classic, Boulder, CO
    • Furry Scurry, Denver Dumb Friends League
    • – Denver Pet Expo

2011

  • Began studying at the Art Students League of Denver
  • Displayed pet paintings at The Denver Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry, Botanic Gardens Holiday Fair, and various other animal-supporting events
  • Strengthened plein air painting skills during art workshop in Tuscany for 10 days
  • Contributed pet paintings to silent auctions benefiting pet needs and adoptions

2010

  • Honed painting skills with private painting lessons with Denver artists
  • Contributed pet paintings to silent auctions benefiting pet needs and adoptions
  • Established Canvas Canines, Custom Pet Paintings studio

Olover

“Olover was our first family dog, and Andy came with us to pick him out. Best dog ever. What a great gift to keep a lifetime of memories alive everyday. Olover in his bright colors reminds me how much love we get from our pets.”

Gracie

“We knew Gracie’s portrait was going to be a special gift for my boss when a mutual friend recognized her from the portrait without knowing we had it commissioned. Andy captured Gracie’s personality and spirit perfectly. What a great gift for someone who has everything!”

Gilly

“I’m so grateful for this amazingly thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift in memory of my boy. Wow! Amazing. Tearing up over here. Thank you is just not enough.” (Wedding gift from his best friend)

Let’s create a memory of a lifetime!