Dog and Cat Art by Marna Schindler
With bold strokes of vibrant color,celebrate your special pet in an impressionistic work of contemporary art, by San Diego
artist Marna Schindler. Order a custom pet portrait today!
After earning a fine arts degree from San Diego State University, Marna worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for
over 15 years. Now a full-time painter, Marna finds inspiration daily from her own fabulous feline Hopper, as well as from
her travels across the colorful southwest. Combining her deep affection for animals and art, Marna “fell into” painting
pet portraits a few years ago, when a painting for a friend garnered an overwhelming response (“Happy Hank”, above).  
Marna delights in capturing the spirit of her subjects using vivid color and a unique expressive style.  As of 2008,
Marna is honored to have already painted over 100 four-legged friends.  A percentage of the proceeds from Marna’s pet
portraits is donated yearly to non-profit organizations and shelters benefiting animals.  Marna currently lives and paints
out of her studio in downtown San Diego, California.
            
To inquire about commissioning an original pet portrait by Marna featuring your own best friend, visit DoggonitArt.com.


DoggonitArt Links!
Point Loma Pet Pantry

POINT LOMA PET PANTRY has whole foods
for pets, in San Diego. Check out their
great organic and wholesome selection of
food for dogs and cats, including raw foods.
Animal Healing Center
Holistic Integrative Veterinary Care, in San Diego.  
Dr. Keith Weingardt is a zen master with animals.
San Diego County Animal Shelters
Where Hopper was waiting to be rescued...the best
little kitty in the west.
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Where I adopted Jet! They took great care of him here for
9 months before I found him and he caught my heart.
DoggonitArt and all images copyright 2008 Marna Schindler. All rights for reproduction remain with the artist.
SNAP of San Diego
Spay Neuter Action Project of San Diego, CA.
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On a lighter note...some art for the soul.
Adam Homan Metal Sculpture
Whimsical, wonderful and wistful
creatures of hot molten steel.

Handmade crafts and original
art at this online art fair!
StrictlyHandmade.com
DoggonitArt! Pet portraits by Marna Schindler
Adam Homan Metal Sculpture: adamhoman.com
 40th ANNIVERSARY TEMPE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS     
                        Tempe, AZ, Dec 5-7, 2008
I hope to see you and your pups at the 40th anniversary of my favorite juried art
festival! I'll be right in the center of the action again at 5th and Mill at
booth 1201,
and I'm already busy creating lots of colorful new pieces. I'll have water on hand for
the pooches, and lots of attention to shower on them too!  
Check out a few photos of
my booth from the spring festival this March!
David Browne Metal Design
San Diego's premier metal designer, and
proud parent of the real live Happy Hank!!
Read article on my animal art from the Coronado Journal
Read Nina McDonald's article about my commissioned pet portraits in the August 29th 2007
issue of the Coronado Eagle and Journal.
Farm Sanctuary
National organization for rescue, education, and
advocacy for farm animals.
Eye Candy Jewelry
I can't say enough about Chelsea's wonderful art, I just keep
adding to my collection! Check out her work and prepare to be
blown-over with happiness & gotta-have-it-now! Everyone wants
Eye Candy Jewelry...great for Mother's Day, birthdays,
Christmas...does there even have to be a reason?
Jendala Creations
Art for your soul! Check out Jendala's
environmentally conscious and soulfully
torched creations.
PETA
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
San Diego’s Little Italy, APRIL 26-27, 2008
2008 broke records with the heat & with the crowds! It was a great,
HOT event & I appreciate everyone who came to ArtWalk this year!
"Steppin' Out" painting created exclusively
for NORTH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Featured art on all posters, invitations, and programs
for the event, and auctioned off at their 70th
Anniversary Celebration
MAY 17th 2008, Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa
The 2nd annual gala to raise funds for the North County Humane
Society in Oceanside commemorated their 70th anniversary as a
shelter. I was thrilled to be asked to create the artwork to represent
this year's landmark event. The original 24x24" painting featured
animals up for adoption at the shelter in a whimsical Hollywood
theme. Since being painted, all models have found new homes!
Hollywood Gala Painting for NCHS, Feb. '08
"Sand and Sea," my original
30x48  painting (now sold),
was chosen as the featured
t-shirt art for San Diego
ArtWalk 2008.
Crown Veterinary Hospital
Providing San Diego's animal lovers with all of your pet health
care needs, including vaccinations, surgery and wellness exams.
Visit us at
www.crownvet.net
Casey featured on cover of sdPets
magazine
My painting of Casey was featured on the cover
of
sdPets magazine for their May 2008 issue.
(See Casey's painting in more detail on
gallery
page 3, and stay tuned for a link to the article
here).
 In May, sdPets showcased the art of a few
local pet portrait artists, and my work was among
them. Written by Joelyn Brickner, the feature
article not only highlighted the art of some very
diverse artists, but talked insightfully about the
rich and colorful history of pet portraiture too!
sdPets, San Diego Union Tribune's newest full-color
monthly magazine, is devoted to pets and their parents.
A percentage of its advertising proceeds are donated
to the San Diego Humane Society.
Casey's mom Kristin was thrilled
to see him on the cover of sdPets!
"Steppin' Out", 24x24, February 2008
Help Create Awareness
Give DECLAWING the Paw
Read and share these informative articles from PETA, The National Humane Society, the
Paw Project and others for more information on what this procedure really entails.
http://www.peta.org/campaigns/ar-declawingcats.asp
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/cat_care/declawing_cats_more_than_just_a_manicure/
http://www.pawproject.com/html/
http://www.declawing.com/htmls/declawing.htm
http://www.zootoo.com/petnews/catdeclawbanincalifornia
BOYCOTT ESTABLISHMENTS THAT PROMOTE OR SERVE FOIE GRAS
Why ducking responsibility about this industry is despicable!
http://www.nofoiegras.org/
http://goveg.com/feat/foie/
http://www.gourmetcruelty.com/about.php
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070307/NEWS/703070350
http://www.peta.org/mc/factsheet_display.asp?ID=97
http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=10381&pst=659000
Don't place your bets on Horseracing
Frightening information on some painful realities on and off the track.
http://www.peta.org/factsheet/files/FactsheetDisplay.asp?ID=65
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/09/AR2006080901633.html
http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/CAMPAIGNS/horse/ALL///
http://select.nytimes.com/2006/05/27/sports/othersports/27rhoden.html
Why eating a burger isn't what it used to be
The meat industry has dramatically changed in recent decades, to provide us with ever cheaper
and speedier sources of food. Why "don't bother me, I'm eating" just doesn't cut it.
http://www.meat.org/ narrated by Alec Baldwin
http://www.goveg.com/feat/chewonthis/
http://www.goveg.com/factoryFarming.asp
http://www.farmsanctuary.org/issues/factoryfarming/
http://www.peta2.com/index.aspx
http://www.goveg.com/environment.asp
A few links to get started on giving animals the rights they deserve. Even chickens have souls...
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/737920818?z00m=13821621 - help end factory farming
http://www.kentuckyfriedcruelty.com/g-getactive.asp - leave comment for KFC
http://www.stopgavage.com/en/sign.php - sign to stop foie gras
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/280490978 - help regulate horse racing
http://www.petitiononline.com/horse/petition.html - protect animals from racing
http://getactive.peta.org/campaign/7day_veg_pledge - take a 7 day vegetarian pledge
http://www.peta.org/actioncenter/activist-network.asp - Join PETA's "A-Team" to receive periodic
alerts and network with other activists in your area. You'll be notified of important petitions to sign
to help protect animals. Your signatures can help!
GOVEG
Information any animal lover would appreciate.
**Get Mad, Get Even...Help End Animal Cruelty & Sign Some Petitions!
North County Humane Society, Oceanside
If you're looking to adopt / save an animal, don't forget about the North County
Humane Society in Oceanside. This lesser-known shelter has some wonderful
animals that need your love! This older shelter also needs your help for improving
its facilities, which include many smaller cages and enclosures in need of
upgrading. Call them at 760-757-HELP or visit their website at
nchumane.org.
Their shelter is definitely worth a visit.
Wag'N Tails, Coronado, CA
Upscale pet boutique featuring an expansive array of my limited-edition canvas giclees for
sale, as well as matted & framed prints. Wag'N Tails is actively involved in helping homeless
pets in Coronado, as well as lending paws to the Baja Rescue.
945 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA, 92118
(619) 435-3513
Village Veterinary Clinic, Farragut, TN
State-of-the-art animal clinic in Tennessee. I am honored that several of my paintings were
purchased to decorate their brand-new facilities!
11249 Kingston Pike
Farragut, TN 37934
(865) 966-8900
Romero Street Gallery II, Albuquerque, NM
See several limited edition giclees of my dogs here, as well as my exclusive line of folk art
cats, seen only at Romero Street.  Don't miss the gallery as you're visiting
Old Town Albuquerque.
205 Romero Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505)244-0848
Van Gogh's Ear Gallery, Prescott, AZ
3000 amazing square feet of gallery space! See several of my dogs barking up the walls here,
as well as my latest abstract landscapes & folk art.  Don't miss their exclusive (and frequently
hatched) collection of my original
Little Buddy paintings.
156B South Montezuma St.  
Prescott, Arizona 86303
(928)776-1080
Crown Veterinary Hospital, Coronado, CA
Not a wall goes bare in this comfortable and caring animal hospital in Coronado, where my
art hangs in almost every room. Bring your pup or cat to see Dr. Speir with confidence. The
hospital also helps pets needing homes; see their
website.
817 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 435-6624