Saturday, April 25, 2009

"Brace of Quail" by William Henry Machen



This painting "Brace of Quail" is featured in the Sporting Artisans ad in the May/June issue of Sporting Classics. It is framed and was painted about 1890. For more details and information about the piece, call 231-922-2292 or email Chris at info@SportingArtisans.com. Click here to see it on the web site.

William Henry Machen (1832-1911) was a Dutch-born painter who emigrated to the US in 1947 and settled in Michigan and Ohio. He is regarded as one of Ohio's most prolific artists and excelled in landscapes, historical scenes, portraits and still life, like this piece offered here.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Introducing new National Retriever Club and National Amateur Retriever Club licensed products


Colonel Littleton is one of my favorite artisans. Located in Tennessee, they are the epitome of southern hospitality and I love working with them. Of course, their products are the best in quality and craftsmanship. For those of you who compete in AKC field trials, I am proud to announce that you can get Colonel Littleton journals, portfolios, pocket books, wallets, checkbook covers and more with the embossed National Club logos.

Keep in mind that clubs can get a discount for these items if they want to give them as judges gifts.