{"id":74,"date":"2005-07-28T11:29:40","date_gmt":"2005-07-28T16:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.believemagic.com\/journal\/?p=74"},"modified":"2005-07-28T11:30:29","modified_gmt":"2005-07-28T16:30:29","slug":"arting-with-the-kitties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.believemagic.com\/journal\/?p=74","title":{"rendered":"Arting with the Kitties"},"content":{"rendered":"

I put together a newsletter each month for the Postcard Fairies<\/a>. This month I dedicated the issue to the fur angels that make our life great, as I wasn’t the only fairy to lose a pet this past month. I decided to try to find a art project I could do with the cats. Here’s the article about it.<\/p>\n

Creating art with your dog or cat!<\/strong><\/font>
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You may have heard about elephants or chimps that paint, but has your pet made his or her art debut yet? If not, let your cat or dog help you make some whimsical posties.
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This tidbit from the Oregon Humane Society pointed me in the right direction.<\/p>\n

Releasing the creative process in your companion isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t difficult if you make the process fun and safe. This can be a great activity to include your child in, as well. Here are some tips to get started:
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Line your “studio” with drop cloths and acid-free paper or canvas board.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Use paper \/ canvas on board. (Stretched canvas can be poked through easily.)

\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Use only non-toxic paint\u00e2\u20ac\u201dmake sure it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s water soluble for quicker cleanup.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Dab some paint on your pet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s paws or tails, and\/or the paper.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Use feather dancers, laser pointers, tennis balls, or other toys to get your companion to scamper around the canvas.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 If your dog prefers to hold a paintbrush in his mouth, wrap the handle to make it thicker and more durable.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Take a photo of your companion in the act of creation. Counterfeit paintings are common even in the animal art world.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Let dry, then frame and hang your masterpiece.<\/p>\n

Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a few pictures of my cat\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s arting!<\/p>\n

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These links might inspire you:
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\nhttp:\/\/www.tillamookcheddar.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

And if you can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t quite envision you pet covered with watercolor or tempera paint, maybe you could include pictures of your pet in your posties or art. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a few examples!<\/p>\n

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Katie, postcard by Petal Painter<\/p>\n

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Pounce, card by Petal Painter<\/p>\n

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Altered Book Frame on Katie by Petal Painter<\/p>\n

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Tags on Kitty Love by BelieveMagic
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