The idea for Doggie Impressions arose soon after I painted my beloved American Eski dog, Shelly. Shelly’s cousin, Maggie, a Basset Hound was next. Then came Bud, an English Bulldog. Having a lot of fun and making these doggie owners happy inspired me to turn this new-found hobby and love into a service I could offer other dog lovers. Doggie Impressions was born. A graduate of NC State's College of Design, I was a graphic designer for more than 25 years. Now as a painter of doggie portraits and also landscapes www.nancyhughesmiller.com , I find creative expression, while celebrating through art — the beauty of nature, as well as one of its most endearing creatures. As I apply the oil paints with brush and palette knife, the doggie spirit slowly emerges from the canvas. The finished portraits are impressions of the subjects' personalities. In a loose and fun way, I strive to capture each doggie's distinctive markings — plus the quirky and wonderful nature of their inner doggie selves. I have painted more than 30 custom pet portraits as commissions, gifts and annual contributions to non-profit organizations, charities and causes. Silent auction proceeds from the donated paintings have benefited the Wake County SPCA, Prevent Child Abuse NC, NC State’s JC Raulston Arboretum, Forest Education & Conservation Foundation, Educational Gallery Group of Palm Beach, The Muscular Dystrophy Association, Sound Pet Animal Rescue & Referral (SPARR) and Durham's Independent Animal Rescue (IAR). Doggie Impression portraits are painted from your photographs, either digital files or prints. To achieve the best results, I need images that are medium to high resolution, in focus and up-close with facial detail. A series is helpful, showing your doggie in various poses. For more details, see the Order Page and take a look at the Before and After page which also shows my processof creating the portraits. But enough said — providing a lasting and cherished portrait of a family loved one is really what Doggie Impressions is all about. “woof, woof” Nancy Hughes Miller Shelly and me at Sunset Beach, NC See my other art: www.nancyhughesmiller.com & my shop on Etsy.com

Shelly, my beloved American Eskimo Maggie, Basset Hound Bud, English Bulldog Chicken & Noodle - Terrier mix puppies, adoptees from the SPCA of Wake County, NC. Their portrait featured on the Fur Ball poster. Original painting fetched $7500 at event live auction. Painting and event graphic design donated by Nancy Hughes Miller.

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