Here are a few things from a line of dog show trophies that I did in 2018 for Norwich Terriers. Most of these are painted stained glass tiles inset into wood frames or wood boxes. There is one petite ornament with gold trim. More Norwich Terrier trophies will be posted soon.
This is a large canister that I painted for a friend to give as a wedding present. It’s got 15 dogs on it, the dogs that the bride took care of in my friend’s pet sitting service. Three smaller dogs are on the lid, and the rest are on the body of the canister. It was a challenge to get them all on!
These are some painted tiles in frames, boxes, pencil holder and a leash rack that I created in 2018. I used cool snow colors in the glass tiles for a backdrop to the artwork.
Here are some of the trophies I created in 2018 for the Flat Coat Retriever national. I used stained glass for the tiles to get water effects, grass effects, and to make interesting backgrounds for the paintings.
All designs Copyright 2019 by Diane Blasius
This stained glass box shows five different colors of Khaki Campbell ducks, just some of the colors they come in. They are used in herding trials, and this box was done for the herding trophy.
All designs Copyright 2019 by Diane Blasius
Another option for a less expensive dog show trophy, or a way to immortalize a pet and share it with others is to have a design done for a note card. For $100, I will do the design and provide two sets of 8 cards/envelopes. For dog breed clubs, as long as the order is 12 sets of 6 or 8 cards or more, I will waive the $100 fee. Sets of existing designs are 6 cards for $12 (dog club pricing is available).
All designs copyright by Diane Blasius.
Below are some china plates, Lenox China, that I used to create some Pointer trophies for the American Pointer Club.
This is an example of a smaller piece, a gold trimmed china ornament with a Welsh Springer Spaniel. I have different sizes and configurations, some oval, some with cutwork around the edges, and a version in stained glass that has a finished solder edge.
Painting on china and tile offers another style of artwork that works well with dog breed trophies. The medium, one in which I use a porcelaine paint that is heat set once the paint is dry, lends itself to any coat color or type, objects and landscapes. It has a watercolor look to it when needed, and can also be opaque in other applications. Another benefit to painted china and tile is that there is a much wider variety of objects that I can offer you in a broader price range than stained glass. The price points can satisfy the tightest of budgets.
Kerry Blue Terrier scene on large platter
A smaller prize for a dog show trophy, these are painted china broaches with Bernese Mountain Dogs.
These two framed mirrors with painted tiles were done as Dog Show Trophies; first is the Bearded Collie herding ducks, followed by a Bernese Mountain Dog.
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Painted Tiles with Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Bernese Mountain Dog, these are regular white ceramic tiles framed in wood.
Here are a few pieces of painted china plates that I worked on in spring of 2018, for a Cavalier King Charles club. The long rectangular platter was for Best In Show.
All designs Copyright 2018 by Diane Blasius
These pieces are wood framed stained glass tiles with a picture frame attached so that the winner of the trophy can insert their show photo.
All designs Copyright 2018 by Diane Blasius
Late in the summer of 2018, I spent a great deal of my time working on painted stained glass tiles with Tollers as the subject matter. Here are some of the pieces, framed in black wood. I like to use the glass as part of the background…it makes things more interesting and adds something different to my pieces.
All pieces copyright 2018 by Diane Blasius
In October 2014, the Field Spaniel National was held in West Springfield, Mass. I was honored to do some trophies for the show, for Best of Breed, Best of Opposite, Best of Winners, and some of the others. I chose to do my painted china plates, and a few canisters. Below you will see most of what was offered for prizes. I used the four main colors of Field Spaniels for subjects on my painted china. The subject on the Back To The Future Sweepstakes prize was the scene of the two dogs from the logo. Where I could, I added a little touch of gold paint for accents to make the painted china pieces a little more special.
The Newfoundland Club of New England has hired me to do a number of items for fund raisers. Here are four vases, 3 x 6 inches tall, with the four different colors of Newfoundlands painted on. As with every piece I do, each one is a one-of-a-kind work, no two are alike, even if I use the same model dog. Each piece is a mini portrait of a Newfoundland.
Here are some stained glass 4 x 6 photo frames with dog breeds, done for trophies. Below you will see a number of different breeds. Each stained glass dog head is appliqued onto the corner of the frame. There is a backer on each frame with a stand. These are available in any breed, and can be made to sit horizontally as shown, or vertically.
I was commissioned last year to do 7 clocks that would be suitable for a Group One Dog Show Trophy at an all breed dog show. I came up with this design using the Group One ribbon colors, blue and white, using the rosette for the face and the tails of the ribbon for the bottom and stand, with a paw print in the design. These would be available in any of the ribbon color combinations.
Another breed for the painted china plates, here is a Kerry Blue Terrier in a coastal Ireland scene, with sheep in the background. I will be doing some more painted china for a Kerry Blue Terrier club next spring for their national. The china that was supplied to me is Royal Doulton. This plate is a salad size piece.
