It's always good to start the New Year in happiness. The first pieces of the year are from my Happiness Is Custom Pet Portraits series. I've painted a few gifts for people I admire as a token of gratitude for what they have contributed to my life.

Since the start, I've donated a portion of every Happiness Is purchase to animal welfare non-profits and annually give at least one portrait to fundraising auctions. My best way to contribute to the greater good is through my art.

​I am releasing prints of these happy pups with proceeds going to the non-profits of their owners. (I'm awaiting written permission before publishing any names.) Just know you're helping the world be a better place when you live with my artwork.

This year, my goal is to double what I gave last year. Thank you for your continued support of my art and my efforts to help others.

Enter code: SpreadHappiness for a special incentive at checkout.

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Thank you for an incredible year, I placed more paintings than I ever have in a single year before. Over 40 paintings! and many were large-scale! Your support is overwhelming and allows me to do what I love.

This composite shows all the artwork that found a home this year, NOT including the Pride Plains series. Thank you!!! And thank you Columbine Gallery and Colorado Governor's Art Show!

You know I love organizations that help animals find their people. Larimer Humane Society is celebrating 50 years of creating forever families!

October 22nd is the Larimer Humane Society's 24th Annual Top Cat and Tails Gala, this year is Midnight in Pawris!

Bid on a custom portrait of your pet painted by Alyson Kinkade plus 10 Happiness Is magnets. You can bid online or live at the event. Purchase Your In-Person or Virtual Tickets Today!

EVENT DETAILS
DATE Saturday, October 22nd, 2022
TIME In-person - 6 P.M., Virtually - 7 P.M.
LOCATION Embassy Suites, Loveland, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway OR Virtually
TICKETS Tickets are on sale now! The deadline to RSVP is October 13th, so don't delay!

VIRTUAL TICKET/GALA PARTY BOX FOR TWO*
All virtual ticket holders will receive a Gala Party Box delivered directly to your door. Alternatively, virtual ticket holders may pick up their Gala Party Box on Friday, October 21st at Wilbur's Total Beverage (2201 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525). Pick up and delivery of Gala Party Boxes is scheduled between 4pm-7pm on Friday, October 21st. Gala Party Boxes will include:
- Champagne
- Two custom, gourmet charcuterie boards created by Get Plattered
- Sweet treats for you and your pets
- Swag from our generous sponsors
  *Delivery recipient and purchaser must be 21 or older

SILENT AUCTION
On October 20th, all in-person and virtual ticket holders  (with a valid email address on file) will receive a "welcome" message with custom link to access the online silent auction. Once you log in, you will have complete access to the mobile silent auction that opens at 12pm on October 20th and closes at 7:45pm on October 22nd. While the silent auction will be held as part of the in-person event, all bids will be placed via mobile device to accommodate virtual event attendees. Click on the "Online Bidding Instructions" tab to learn more.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND MASKING
We will follow all current CDC and local health department guidelines at the time of the event.

EVENT TIMELINE
6:00 p.m. - Silent Auction & Cocktail Hour
7:00 p.m. - Livestream Begins
7:15 p.m. - Meal Service Begins
7:45 p.m. - Silent Auction Closes
7:45 p.m. - Program Begins
9:15 p.m. - Event Concludes

This is a great way to contribute to the care and homing of so many animals, and auctions are always fun! Get in there and help raise funds for a good cause.

Very proud to be juried into the Colorado Governor's Art Show once again. I’m most proud to be part of a show that gives back so much to the community through its sales, like the homeless assistance fund for students.

Check out the events below, you will be able to shop in person or online this year. Learn more here: https://governorsartshow.org/
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Celebrating 31 years of excellence. The Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale, one of the largest fine art shows to exclusively feature Colorado artists, introduces the public to 60 of Colorado’s top fine artists.

The 31st Governor’s Art Show is Saturday, April 23 through May 22, 2022 at the Loveland Museum. The show will host its annual Opening Night Gala on Friday April 22nd, exclusively for sponsors and patrons.

The annual Plein Air Event is Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 40 Colorado artists will be painting en Plein Air at two locations; River’s Edge Natural Area and downtown Loveland. The artists paint 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Loveland’s downtown Foundry Plaza where the art auction will be held from 4:00 – 5:00.

Purchase Art with Heart – the show benefits Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs charitable projects and causes. One-third of net proceeds will go to the Thompson Education Foundation’s Homeless Assistance Fund and additional funds will go toward scholarships for local art students.

#CelebrateColoradoArtists #CoGovArtShow #AlysonKinkade #FineArt #ArtWithHeart #LovelandMuseum #DowntownLoveland #MarkYourCalendar

You know I love organizations that help animals find their people. 

Bid on a custom portrait of your pet painted by Alyson Kinkade, and raise money for a great cause at the same time.
ITEM 701 CUSTOM PORTRAIT OF YOUR PET bidding ends 10/16/2021

The annual fundraiser online auction is underway! Over 600 items to bid on. There is no charge for shipping anywhere in the US. BID NOW: www.biddingowl.com/HavaneseAngels. All funds go towards vet costs for the rescues. 

The Havanese Angel League Organization for Rescue (HALO) is a registered non-profit dedicated to the survival and care of Havanese dogs. "Our goal is to save one Havanese at a time. Since we were formed in 2002, we have rescued over 1300 Havanese."

It's always nice to be commissioned for a custom painting, because it means people want to live with your art, which is always an honor.

Below is the full commissioning process of "Sky's the Limit".

​Feel free to contact me to commission something specific for your space.

The client shared an image of the space to fill. To determine the right scale of canvas - I superimposed some options. 72" wide by 50" or 40" high. We went with the narrower choice. 

After talking more with the client I learned more about what past work of mine they were drawn to, then compiled some digital sketches and sent these to get a feel for what composition best fits ​with their wants.

​The sketch that appealed best - with a request for more emphasis on fluffy, bright clouds inspired by Colorado skies.

Once we figured the scale and composition they provided a deposit and I ordered the stretcher bars and linen, then began the painting process, first by stretching the linen, the priming with a series of coats of gesso that protect the fabric and begins to build the surface. I often work on multiple canvas' at once.

After Gesso, I switch to some colorful coats in Acrylic, continuing to build the surface and starting to introduce colors that will impact the final layers of paint.

The composition starts to develop at this stage in acrylic. Then I switch to oil for the remaining layers. 

The client opted to have the piece framed so I provided more options in place, a floater frame, silver, or what they chose - a simple deep black.

The painting process continued until I was ready to send an image for final approval and set a time for delivery after some drying time and once the frame arrived.

The frame arrived, in a very large box. I framed, wired, then packed the painting for transport. *since I was driving it, I only protected the frame edges with bubble wrap.

It just fit in the gallery's vehicle. We learned 72" long is about the max for an Escalade. Then we were off to the client's home.​

If you'd like to commission a painting for your home or office - just reach out to me here.

Very proud to be juried into the Colorado Governor's Art Show once again. I’m most proud to be part of a show that gives back so much to the community through its sales, like the homeless assistance fund for students.
Check out the events below, you will be able to shop in person or online this year. Learn more here: https://governorsartshow.org/
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Celebrating 30 years of excellence. The Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale, one of the largest fine art shows to exclusively feature Colorado artists, introduces the public to 60 of Colorado’s top fine artists.
The Governor’s Art Show will open and manage “online” art sales for your convenience beginning Saturday, May 22nd through June 27th.
The show will host its annual Opening Night Gala on Friday May 21st exclusively for sponsors and patrons.

The annual Plein Air Event is on Saturday, June 5th. Over 40 Colorado artists will be painting en Plein Air at two locations; River’s Edge Natural Area and downtown Loveland. The artists paint 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Loveland’s downtown Foundry Plaza where the live art auction will be held from 4:00 – 5:00.

Purchase Art with Heart – the show benefits Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs charitable projects and causes. One-third of net proceeds will go to the Thompson Education Foundation’s Homeless Assistance Fund and additional funds will go toward scholarships for local art students.

#CelebrateColoradoArtists #CoGovArtShow #AlysonKinkade #FineArt #ArtWithHeart #LovelandMuseum #DowntownLoveland #MarkYourCalendar

I'm honored to be juried into the Colorado Governor's Art Show once more. 

Celebrating Colorado's Great Artists

The 29th Annual Show will be held at the prestigious Loveland Museum located at 503 N. Lincoln Avenue, September 25 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  The show is open to the public on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  The show will run through Sunday, November 1. See upcoming events for the latest dates and times 

Presented by: Loveland Rotary Club, Thompson Valley Rotary Club, Loveland Museum /Gallery Your art purchase(s) goes to the show's fundraising efforts for the Thompson Education Foundation's Homeless Assistance Fund helping the district's homeless students.