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Woof! a Gallery Show for Dogvinci
LIPF is proud to host the 2nd canine gallery opening. Dogvinci will be showcasing his art to benefit Forgotten Friends of Long Island.
WOOF!
Back by Popular Demand - as seen on the Rachel Ray Show
A gallery opening to benefit Forgotten Friends of Long Island
Long Island Picture Frame & Art Gallery of Oyster Bay is proud to host our 2nd canine gallery opening!
Massapequa’s own DogVinci will be displaying his art also available for sale all to benefit his four legged Friends from Forgotten Friends of Long Island.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Forgotten Friends of Long Island.
Please join DogVinci on
Friday June 10, 2016 from 6pm - 9pm
Dogvinci painting demonstrations
About Dagger II who became DogVinci and a world-wide sensation!
Dagger was born in Santa Rosa, CA and is a Black Lab (75%), Golden retreiver (25%) mix. Before Dagger became known as DogVinci, the Canine painter, he was working towards becoming a highly trained Assistance Dog for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI.org). During Dagger’s training, he learned how to push drawers and doors closed and hold objects in his mouth, but, he was not able to fullfill his duties as an assistance dog because of his fear issues, so his life took a different turn.
Dagger was adopted by a fine artist, Yvonne and while in her studio, Dagger sat faithfully and watched while Yvonne worked. One day, Yvonne asked Dagger if he wanted to paint. His tail began to wag. Yvonne placed a brush in his mouth and with one simple command, “paint”, Dagger immediately went to work creating amazing artwork–where each and every stoke of paint on the canvas is placed by Dagger himself.
Today, Dagger’s remarkable talents has made him affectionately known as, “DogVinci” and continues creating colorful masterpieces for the world to admire.
All paints are non-toxic, and all DogVinci’s artistic activities are supervised for safety by owner, Yvonne Dagger. DogVinci’s paintings are available for purchase, where a portion of the proceeds are donated to canine-related causes. So, even though he is no longer a service dog, his work continues to help those in need. Good dog, Dagger!