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Our "President" wants to cover his ass.

2008-03-13T09:58:00.000-07:00

The president wants Congress to pretend that his administration did not conduct a massive, illegal, domestic warrantless surveillance program that was one of the most outrageous abuses of executive power in our nation's history. Rather than accuse Congress of playing politics, the president should stop playing politics with our national security.

Bush is an idiot

2008-01-28T18:23:00.000-08:00

you know what i mean if you listened to his last (thank God) state of the union address.

Same old, same old.
No new ideas.
Ignoring the following.

http://www.dems.gov/index.asp?Type=B_PR&SEC={D68CD0B2-1442-4804-9F6B-AF67DE7FF585}&DE={FDD09C4F-E958-4E13-A92B-179C2FAC6FEA}

Shari and Mark's Calvin

2008-01-06T18:44:00.000-08:00

I work with Shari Williams and this is a painting I did of her cat Calvin in November, 2007

Recent Dog Portraits

2008-01-06T18:31:00.000-08:00

Meet "Oscar" "Jenny" and "Yoda". All of these were completed in 2007

More People

2008-01-06T17:04:00.000-08:00

Here are some more people that I completed as Christmas gifts.

If you remember the Gifford Kids on an early post, well here are two more.

Owen and Oliver. Both are on 24x24 canvases.

This painting is one of my favorites. I love the color and the composition. I hope you enjoy it too. It's title "Kids & Dog" and is 24x24 inches.

Painting People

2008-01-06T16:50:00.000-08:00

Hi all, I know I haven't written anything on here in a long while, but that doesn't mean I haven't been busy. Work is going great, love the people there and love the work. Portland is fantastic, although a bit too rainy the last 30 days or so, lol.

Painting is going well, and I have had a string of people to paint. You can see them below.

This is a large painting, 36x36, titled "Erica"

This is also a large painting, 36x36, titled "Kelsey"

And,the final image on this post is titled "Harrison" and is 24x36 inches.

Two of the Gifford Kids

2007-08-25T10:56:00.001-07:00

My Stock Broker's Kitty

2007-08-25T10:52:00.000-07:00

This is my Stock Broker's Kitty. She lives in Virginia.

Vigilucci's Restaurants

2007-03-18T12:27:00.000-07:00

I recently completed three images for Vigilucci's Seafood and Steakhouse in Carlsbad, CA located at 3878 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92008, (760) 434-2580. Above are the three images, and they now hang in the bar area of the restaurant. Please go visit and view, drink and eat. They have great food.

Ask for Roberto and tell him Don Brown sent you.

The Rooks Kids

2006-09-29T05:49:00.000-07:00

The Rooks Kids is 18x24 inches and was painted from three different photographs. I love this painting because it reminds me of the old style portraits where everyone is so serious. Im sure these kids are not as serious as they look. Enjoy!

We bought a house in Portland

2006-09-07T06:26:00.000-07:00

We closed yesterday on our house in Portland. 1925 four bedroom home with two decks and a japanese garden. It's great, but needs some work. More to come.

Janice C. Yahres, artist

2006-09-03T06:50:00.000-07:00

I wanted to introduce all of my art critics to an artist that I painted with in Alexandria, VA. She and I took classes at the Torpedo Factory (back in our novice years), which is an art school and exhibit space for many artists.

She is having her first show, and that is so exciting. I love her work, and a sample is on her postcard which i have posted above.

If you live in the DC area, please go see the work at COSI, 301 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC. The show is on exhibit through September 30. Leave her a message that I sent you.

Heather

2006-09-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

Here is a painting that I finished a few weeks ago. Her name is Heather, and the painting is called Heather Hiding. I am currently workin on four pieces which I should finish in the next few weeks.

Our new house closes on Wednesday and we have a lot of work to do before we move in, but we are very excited to finally have a place to call home again. Target for the house to be set up and moved into is November 1.

My nephew Nick is painting with my often. When he finishes one I will publish it here.

Family Health Update

2006-09-03T06:40:00.000-07:00

Everyone in my family is doing well since the kidney transplant. My whole family thanks you for your kind messages.

Ruby and Lulu

2006-08-17T06:41:00.000-07:00

Ruby and Lulu for your viewing enjoyment.

Vigilucci's Seafood and Steakhouse

2006-08-13T09:56:00.000-07:00

This image is titled Sparky Martini. The dog's name was Sparky (surprise!). The canvas is 36x36, and this piece can now be seen at Vigilucci's Seafood and Steakhouse in Carlsbad, California. Please go have dinner and check it out. The food is wonderful.

All is well in the Brown family!

2006-08-13T06:19:00.000-07:00

All is well in the Brown family. I have updates from my sister, brother and mother (who got sick during surgery week for my brother and sister). All are doing better.

I have fabulous news!!!

2006-08-07T15:09:00.000-07:00

My sister and brother are recovering nicely from the kidney transplant. Only four days after surgery, my brother (who gave the kidney) is home and doing great, and my sister is likely going home tomorrow. The healthy kidney my brother was willing to give up has made my sister healthy again.

Life is good!

2006-07-30T18:54:00.000-07:00

Vicki and I bought a house in Portland Heights. Havent closed yet, so anything can happen, I guess. Its a great old house. Very traditional and classic, 1925, with big decks, view of Mt. Hood and Japanese Garden.

I head for Tampa on Tuesday night to support my Sister and Brother in their adventure to share body parts. Deb gets her kidney on Thursday from my brother Larry. Both great people. I bet they are nervouse, I know I am.

Recent Paintings!!

Happy 4th!

2006-07-04T06:03:00.000-07:00

Another beautiful day in Oregon.

Painting today

2006-07-03T16:53:00.000-07:00

Working on the Rooks and Ross dogs, and the Vigalucci painting. Beautiful outside, life is good.

4th of July Weekend.

2006-07-01T06:04:00.000-07:00

It's saturday morning July 1, and I am very engergized to paint today and this weekend. Im working on a very large piece for a Restaurant in Carlsbad. Hope to finish this weekend.

The sun is so bright here in Portland. The light is fantastic, and everything is so green. Im inspired to use green in my next painting.

Debbie gets her kidney soon

2006-06-30T18:03:00.000-07:00

I have the most wonderful news. My sister will get her kidney on August 4. For those of you that knew I was trying to donate my kidney to my sister, I am not the chosen one. It turns out that my younger brother is a more qualified candidate, and he has now passed all the tests. All systems are go for Larry Brown (my brother) to donate a kidney to my sister Debra Neiumeier. I am so proud of both of them and their significant others, who are very supportive. Both my sister and brother live near Tampa, Florida, where my mother also lives. My mom will be taking care of the whole family for a couple weeks, and we are all thankful that she is there to continue to be our "Mom".

2006-06-11T18:55:00.000-07:00

I love Portland! Job is goin great. Weather good! Went to see Swan Lake today. I dont go to the ballet often, and it was great! Last week, had the opportunity to meet Howard Dean. What a brilliant man, and what a tough job he has.

First Weekend In Portland

2006-05-20T06:25:00.000-07:00

It's my first weekend in portland, and after the move, starting a new job and the focus I have had to give my sister's and my health, I finally have some time to work on my art. Looking for studio space here and networking with other artists. Vicki found the website of a great artist that I think you will all enjoy, it's http://www.leslieannbutler.com/. She paints pets as well.

Me

2006-05-19T06:32:00.000-07:00

For those of you who have never met me, this is a self portrait of me.

Opening Blog Message

2006-05-19T06:17:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day of my blog. Vicki and I just moved to Portland, Oregon and I have started working with Bean Investment Real Estate in Downtown Portland. I am a portrait artist who specializes in pet portraits. The first pet portrait that I ever did was of our sweet little Rita, and this image has become my logo.