Rhyme Tyme fun on RufusRhymes.com

As promised yesterday, today’s entry is about the latest development on RufusRhymes.com – the beginning of good old fashioned rhyming fun on the Rufus Blog. Each Wednesday there will be a new topic for people to contribute their own rhymes to. The premiere topic is something very close to my heart, wagging tails! Go to the blog at http://www.ronburns.com/rufusrhymes/blog/index.php.

And my contribution is simple...

Furry, straight, or nubs, tail wags are fine by me

With treats in hand, wagging tails are all I see

Join the fun and add yours today!

Facebook... But More to Come!

Ok, I've been a little absent lately on the blog side of things. With all the Rufus Rhymes craziness, commissions, painting my annual holiday piece, and still trying to paint other originals for people, I've been a little busy! But here are my latest brilliant Facebook friends and the little blurbs they have for my paintings. Then, I hope to be able to introduce you all later this week to the Rufus Rhymes blog... but more on that later... I'll leave you all drooling to hear more!

Because I'm a little behind, today you get two bests... The first is from a summertime painting of two dogs enjoying a pool called "Make'n a Splash." It was originally done at a commission, but soon after made into a limited edition as well. The winning entry comes from Gerry B. from right here in HOT, HOT Phoenix. She has a couple of cats and a dog, and a whole photo album dedicated to them, which makes her a-okay in my book! If you can't read the words, the top dog is saying, "Look out below!" while the bottom dog is saying, "La, La, La, La, La....Oooh Noooo!"



Then, the next image comes from Rufus Rhymes and although more than one person said this response ("My future's so bright, I gotta wear shades"), I thought it was great and have to give credit to the first person who said it, which was Christine R. from New Boston, Michigan. Besides 80's music references, Christine also enjoys Harleys and art.


Thanks so all my Facebook friends who continue to make my day with all these great entries. Keep 'em coming!

My Latest Genius Facebook Friend

For Take Your Dog to Work Day, I put up a very executive level painting (see below) and asked my Facebook friends what this tie-clad dog might be thinking if his people took him to work that Friday. There was a LOT of humorous competition for this one, so the person that won must REALLY be brilliant! She Melissa F., a pre-school teacher who yesterday was having a very up and down day. Hopefully, this will make today an "up" day for her!

If you can't read the type, her winning response was, "You're probably wondering why I called this meeting..."



My next bubble contest focuses on Rufus Rhymes, which is now available for purchase for only $8.99 at www.rufusrhymes.com. This is the first painting from the dog-centric lullaby,
"Twinkle, Twinkle I'm a Star." To post your comments, become my friend or fan on Facebook!

Fourth of July

Life is still busy, busy, busy here at Burns' Studio. I'm working on a couple of commissions and trying to work in painting this year's holiday piece. I'm excited that in just a week and a half Rufus Rhymes starts the pre-order and even happier that people will start to get them in their hands soon after! This project has been a labor of love for me for years and I'm so excited to see it finally in the end stages. But, that also just means I have to start work on the second Rufus Rhymes installment! Oh brother!

Well, that's it for your old pal Ron for today. I am wishing everyone a SAFE and happy Fourth of July. Here's an article about keeping your pets safe too http://www.ohmidog.com/2009/07/02/akc-4th-of-july-tips/!

Another Bubble, More Trouble

Last week I posted my favorite saying from my Facebook friends for what Newman in "Newman's Big Adventure" would be saying. Now, I want to post my favorite Facebook friend's saying for what the lab in "Life's Ruff" is dreaming of. I have to admit, I thought it was pretty clever for Kerry H. from right here in Phoenix, Arizona to plug the release of my new book Rufus Rhymes. So, I declare him the "wiener"! Kerry and I have a lot in common, as his interests are "Dogs, movies, dogs... friends, dogs, more friends, art..."

Again, if you can't read the type it says, "Dreaming of the release of Rufus Rhymes." Thanks again for the plug Kerry!

My Paintings Really SPEAK to People!

Last week, I put up one of my all time favorite images, "Newman's Big Adventure," in a Facebook album and asked my friends to tell me what they thought Newman was saying. There were a lot of really funny and great replies, but I thought I'd pick my favorite and feature it right here on my blog! So, without further ado... my favorite entry came from Andrea, a representative of Jersey Shore, NJ! She's a mother, and I hope her kids (2-legged and/or 4-legged) find her as funny as I do!

Below, you'll find Newman saying Andrea's statement. If you're having trouble reading it, it says, "Before you look in the truck all I can say is, I'm Sorry."

Happy Birthday to You!

I'm about to head out to celebrate with my wife Buff, because today is her birthday! So I just wanted to quickly write a little something about it here in my blog.

At the risk of sounding corny, sappy, etc., I am simply going to say that I am grateful for each day I have with her. We have been together since we were 15 years old, and have always been a great team. She encouraged me to become an artist full-time, and is an important part of my both my personal and professional life. Plus, she's a great mom to our two dogs, Emma and Logan.

So, Happy Birthday Buff and here's to many more birthdays spent together!