Hmmm...

We've had a few submissions to our art book, but not enough to go into production.

The deadline has been extended to September 1, 2015.

You can send copies of your original Greyhound themed artwork to Erin.

The Greyhound Health and Wellness Initiative will receive the proceeds from sales again in 2015.

High Five!

2015 marks the 5th anniversary of the Art Book Project in support of Greyhound health.  This year's proceeds will again go to the Greyhound Health Initiative.

We are now taking art/photography submissions for our 2015 Art Book (and we can't wait to see what you all come up with this year).  

The project specs are as follows:

• Copyright of your images remains with you.  Artwork will not be used in any way without your permission (a consent form will be sent to you by email).  
• There is no cost to participate.  
• You can submit up to two images of your own original Greyhound/Galgo themed artwork (one will be chosen for the book). 
• Art must be high resolution - at least 300 dpi
• With each submission, please include: 
• your name - as you want it printed in the book, 
• your website, blog, facebook address (it is not mandatory that you have one of the previously mentioned) and 
• the title of your art
• a brief description is optional.   
• Please send art & photography to: Erin.

• Deadline for submissions is July 1, 2015.

Full Moon Roo

If any of you subscribe to CG magazine you've seen our new ad created by Suzi of Skinny Hound Designs. What you may not know is that the cover artwork (Full Moon Roo) is a textile created by Sandra Nelson Moye. 

Here's what Sandra says about her art. 

"As an Artist, it is often the everyday life that kickstarts one's creativity. My passion for the beauty and quirkiness of my greyhounds Stella, Jethro, Alec and Elroy have inspired me to combine my love of textiles, color and needlework into colorful, whimsical and stylized needle felted pillows. Just as one can not resist to reach out and touch the velvet ears of their greyhound, I want people to reach out and feel the tactile beauty of each pillow."

Full Moon Roo was a donation to SEGA in Atlanta.

Thanks again Sandra for donating the use of your beautiful art!

Our New Ad

Check out our new ad designed by past Art Book contributor, Suzie Collins of Skinny Hound Design.  

It will be appearing in the upcoming Spring issue of CG Magazine.

The Greyhound Health Initiative

We are proud to say that the 2014 Retired from Racing, not from Life Art Book will be raising funds for the The Greyhound Health Initiative Every penny is sent directly from the publisher to the Initiative.

The Greyhound Health Initiative was started by Dr. Couto after his departure from Ohio State University.  

We were hoping that he wouldn't be away for long!

from GHI...

"The Greyhound Health Initiative provides education to veterinarians, veterinary health care providers, greyhound owners and the general public about the unique medical and health issues of sighthounds by giving lectures, presentations and in service workshops. We offer medical consultations to veterinarians and owners in person and online. The Greyhound Health Initiative is working with sighthound rescue groups by providing direct veterinary care and funds. We will continue with cancer research and other medical issues afflicting greyhounds. Our work will improve sighthound health which will benefit the whole sighthound community."

2014 Contributors

A huge "Thank You!" to the following talented contributors.  

We couldn't do this without you!

Amanda Stump

Christina Rock

Cindy Duffala

Hila Cartwright of Shannon O’Reilly Designs

Joanne Bast

Johann Groebner

Julie Caprette

Leigh Erskine

Lesley Cadham

Liz Joyce

Lori Wallace

Lorraine Corrigan

Michelle Day & Steve Uyehara

Marcie Sigrist

Marissa Page

Monica Dahl

Patti Vincent

Paul Morstad

Robin Rosenthal

Sandra Nelson Moye

Sheila Schiefelbein

Sue Muir

Susan Taylor

Walter Grzybowski

Judge a Book by its Cover!

Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover!  

The cover for last year's Retired from Racing, not from Life Art Book is truly inspiring.

The art is by the wonderfully talented, Suzie Collins of Skinny Hound Designs. Please read about "Hope", her muse for the sketch.

"The 2013 cover is an illustration created to honor and remember a very special little greyhound that was born the runt of her litter. She was so tiny that the Veterinarian didn't think she'd make it and recommended that she be euthanized. But her human momma knew better; she had hope, and so Hope was named. With a lot of extra special care and love, Hope was able to grow up and live a mostly normal life. Her body may have been tiny and fragile (barely bigger than a Whippet and maybe a little hunched), but her personality was bigger than the largest of her siblings and she ruled the roost! She may have had some struggles during her short time on earth, but she taught us what it meant to not give up, to keep fighting no matter the odds because there is always hope! Those of us lucky enough to have been touched by this amazing little girl carry her memory with us and know “There is always Hope...!”."

-Suzie Collins, Artist

Deadline Extended

The deadline for 2014 submissions has been extended to November 15th, 2014.

The project specs are as follows:

• Copyright of your images remains with you.  Artwork will not be used in any way without your permission (a consent form will be sent to you by email).  
• There is no cost to participate.  
• You can submit up to two images of your own original  Greyhound/Galgo themed artwork (one will be chosen for the book). 
• Art must be high resolution - at least 300 dpi
• With each submission, please include: 
• your name - as you want it printed in the book, 
• your website, blog, facebook address (it is not mandatory that you have one of the previously mentioned) and 
• the title of your art
• a brief description is optional.   
• Please send art & photography to: Erin

We Are Open for Business

We are now accepting submissions for the 2014 edition of the Retired from Racing, not from Life Art Book.  Please submit your art to erin@truenorthgreyhounds.ca.

Art and photographs should be 300dpi minimum.

The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2014.

More Contributors

A big "Thank you!" to the following folks who have submitted art:

Declan
Sherri B Clark
Sue Muir
GPA Houston
David Sorensen
Susan Roblow
Karen Vergamini
Erin Bowes
Hila Cartwright
Denni Franan Carrington
Gary Carlisle

First Round of 2013 Contributors

Announcing the first round of Contributors...

Joanne Bast
Patti Vincent
Susan Taylor
Debra Bell
April Murphy
Suzanne Morrison
Teri Jacobson
Amanda Stump
Julianna Szilagyi
Maribeth Wright
Angela Jardine
Melissa Wolf
Cathie Petrelli
Linda Klein & Kate Hunter
Sue Dyer

More to come...

OSU Greyhound Health & Wellness Program?

Well, this isn't exactly the post that I had in mind for today.

The last few days have been filled with speculation regarding Dr Couto's ongoing involvement with the  Ohio State Greyhound Health and Wellness Program.

On top of that, new memberships are not being taken for the Program.

Where does this leave us? 

I'm not entirely sure.  

Three years ago when I started True North Greyhounds, Colby's illness led me to Dr Couto.  It was an easy decision to raise money for such a worthy cause.  Dr Couto and his team were providing research, treatment, and support for Greyhounds with cancer.  Currently, we have chosen to suspend the funds that are going there, until we have concrete information as to what is happening.  

The show must go on however.  We are still accepting art work and photos from pro and amateur artists for the 2013 book (info@truenorthgreyhounds.ca).  If Dr Couto does not continue his work elsewhere and if OSU decides to disband the Health and Wellness Program, there are still numerous Greyhound groups that need our help.

I thank you for your continued support of True North Greyhounds and our Retired from Racing, not from Life Art Book.

Erin 

It's That Time Again

Well, I have to admit.  As much as I love putting this book together, I would prefer to not have to.

Don't get me wrong.  The contributors are awesome and the artwork is beautiful.  I've always been (and always will be) appreciative of the talents that donate the use of their work to this project.

Like everyone on this planet, I wish that cancer was eliminated from my vocabulary.

Hopefully, in the near future, we will talk about cancer like the flu..."No big deal.  I took a few days off  of work.  Spent some time resting.  Popped a couple of vitamin C and drank lots of water".

Until that day, True North Greyhounds will be happily plugging along, doing our small part to help the Greyhound Health & Wellness Program fight and win battles with osteosarcoma.

Please visit our 2013 Art Book Details page.  You'll find the guidelines there for this year's fabulous Art Book.

Erin

Our 2012 edition is here!

From August 01, 2012 - August 07, 2012 you can purchase the Art Book at these special prices:

• Soft cover - US$25.95
• Hard cover with dust jacket - US$39.95
• *NEW for 2012* eBook for iPhone and iPad - US$4.99

But wait, there's more!

Use this coupon code for an additional %15 off the already discounted price (printed books only) until August 31, 2012:

• SUPERB

All profits are sent directly from our publisher to OSU's Greyhound Health and Wellness Program.

See the full preview of the Art Book for a limited time...

Retired from Racing not from Life 2012 by True North Greyhounds | Make Your Own Book

Proof Copy has Arrived!

Cover art by Peter Justl

The proof copy of the Art Book has arrived and we've sent it off to a fresh set of eyes for a final edit.

Should be ready for purchase soon!

Release Forms

We have completed the email-out of our Art Book Release Forms and are asking Contributors to please   respond no later than Friday, July 13th.

This brings us another step closer to completing the project.

We're nearly at the finish line!

2012 Contributors

We'd like to say, "Welcome to the Art Book", and "Thank You" to the following talented artists and photographers.

Without their talents, the Art Book would not be possible.

Amanda Stump Andrew Kirchner
Angela Jardine
Anne Houben
April Murphy
Barbara Masi
Beth Wade Carlton Holt
Carrie Noar
Courtney Kelly Dana Provost Daniel De La Rosa
Denni Farnan Carrington
Dianne Garrison Erin Bowes
Gerald Schoeherr
Hila Cartwright
Jane Jones Janet Shaffer
Jeanni Davis
Jen Howard Jennifer & Stephen Bachelor
Jennifer Sinclair Jessica Swindle
Joanne Bast
Juliana Szilagyi Caprette
Kathleen Coy
Kellie Oliphant Burns
Lori Everitt
Nancy Grandjean Nick Hunseder
Patti Vincent Peter and Barbara Justl
Pet’ographique Phyllis Ensley
Rachel Hogue
Shelley Misner Stephanie Richardson
Steve Uyehara Sue Muir
Suzanne Morrison
Suzie Collins Terri Jacobson Valarie Wolf
Xan Blackburn

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Here Comes Rusty!

We've started the editing process for this year's Art Book and we couldn't be more thrilled!

There are pictures of hounds who are still actively racing, some who have recently retired and are looking for homes, and others that hung up their racing silks years ago. 

We hope that you follow our updates as the book progresses.

Next week, we'll be releasing the list of 2012 Contributors. 

What Are You Waiting For?

Today is the deadline for art & photo submissions.

We would love for you to be a part of our Art Book.

What are you waiting for?

April 30th is Quickly Approaching!

Only 1 week left to submit art & pictures for the Art Book.