Cali Enjoying the Sweet Life

 

CALI AT HER FAVORITE WINDOW

COLOR PENCIL ON PAPER ~TONI YOUNGBLOOD©

My Podenco, Cali

My Podenco Cali, Color pencil sketch on paper 11x8.5 inches ~Toni Youngblood© 

The Invisible Dogs of Spain.

(From Hope for Podencos) 

Podencos are often referred to as ‘Invisible Dogs’ or ‘The Great Forgotten’. They are the most abused dog in Spain. Bred to hunt and kept in squalid conditions, often chained - these ‘working dogs’ are not protected by Spanish law. In 2023, there was an overhaul to the Spanish animal rights laws but devastatingly hunting dogs were excluded from these rights as they are viewed as tools and therefore not protected. It can be difficult to imagine the suffering they endure, hidden from view The Podencos story

What most people don’t know about this little known and misunderstood breed is that they are one of the oldest breeds of dog in the world, descending from the ancient Pharaoh Hounds of Egypt.

Tesla (2013 - 2024)

 

How to Steer Clear of Trends and Develop Your Own Style

This editorial on Lonny online magazine resonated with me on many levels.  My background in architecture has made me painfully aware of the waste created with over consumption and non sustainable decisions in architectural and interior design. 

A bedroom the author designed a decade ago that still feels relevant today. If you decorate with your favorite pieces rather than with things that are trending, your designs will stand the test of time. Photographed by Marta Xochilt Perez and Michelle Adams
 

From Lonny Magazine: 

Click on the link for the entire article:   https://www.lonny.com/editorial/saygoodbyetotrends

 Written by Michelle Adams | Photographed by Marta Xochilt Perez and Michelle Adams

"Do a quick Google search for top design trends of the year

You’ll likely stumble upon lists of what’s “in” and what’s “out” (which frankly is an editorial practice that I wish would be abandoned). These features are chock-full of micro trends, ranging from popular paint colors to of-the-moment tiles, and they help drive consumption and waste."

Nothing beats a classic. Photographed by Marta Xochilt Perez and Michelle Adams 

A guest room the author designed in 2018. Juxtaposing styles and eras helps a space feel timeless and interesting. Photographed by Marta Xochilt Perez and Michelle Adams

Four New Commissioned Saxophone Neck Pouches

 Ordered by a musician in Norway.  He's my most frequent repeat customer.

Portrait Commission: Jack

 Portrait Commission:  Jack,  12x12 inches acrylic on canvas, Toni Youngblood©