Abbey Graphics Spotlight

Auroralites Dog Safety Collars

This is a Photo of Bronte wearing her Safety Collar manufactured by Auroralites of Mississauga. She has been wearing her collar for a couple of months now and has been getting compliments every night she is out for her nightly walk around Oakville. The collar which is powered by a 9 volt battery provides high visibility up to 300m while at the dog park or while walking around you neighbourhood.

AURORALITES Safety Systems Incorporated is a privately held Mississauga, Ontario company, which specializes in offering safety solutions to various markets, using electroluminescent technology. Founded in 1996, and incorporated in 1999, AURORALITES has carved out a name for itself in a number of distinct market segments, with a focus in the Search and Rescue and Law Enforcement fields. By producing products that offer the finest in durability and visibility, the name "AURORALITES" has become synonymous with quality.

If you have ever worried about the safety of your dog at night, worry no more! Here is a product that will provide you with visibility that no other lighted dog collar on the market can hold a candle. Currently used by Search and  Rescue Teams and Law Enforcement personnel around the world, the AURORALITES PRO Safety Collar is now being made available to the general public!

Your "Best Friend" deserves the very best protection from unforeseen dangers at night the AURORALITES PRO Safety Collar you can rest assured that your K9 companion will be seen, and both of you will be noticed, while out on your early morning runs, or nighttime walks.

For more information on the AURORALITES visit there website www.auroralites.com

PHOTO of the WEEK

This is a Black and White image take of probably the most famous bridge in the Toronto Area. It is an image that is seen of TV and in magazines all over Ontario and the World. The bridge is located in the Beaches area of Toronto , just east of Sheldon's Lookout. It is a wonderful photo op and I would encourage anyone to make the trip to Toronto and take a few shots.

WEB SITE of the MONTH

FLICKR

The Flickr photo sharing site has been around for awhile now but is by far the most popular on the web. Here at abbey graphics we have been using flickr for some time now to share our photos with the community. Visit our flickr site HERE

Anyone can join Flickr and sign up with a free account and start sharing photos right away. A PRO account will  cost you approximately $50.00 a year for unlimited uploads. Not only does Flickr allow you to share you photos with the world but it also makes a great off site backup for you photos

Pat
Abbey Graphics Photography

PHOTO of the WEEK

This is a early morning shot the the old pirate ship in Purdommes Landing near Vineland. This old ship was to be a family restaurant until vandals got to and set a fire. The ship still makes terrific place to take photos. See more abbeygraphic photos at www.patio3900.com

Illustration of house in acrylic

This house was a commissioned piece by the owner who built the traditional home in Oakville, Ontario and then sold and downsized. Such illustration gives the home more personality and feeling than a photograph. Working from a photograph of the house and then doing a pencil drawing straight onto the canvas is the first step. This way you can make sure you have everything in that is needed and it is easily to fix if needed. With a flat brush, my acrylics and palette, I start with the lightest colours and the most general area to cover is the exterior walls of the home. I mix the colours to match as close as possible. This image was only 11" x 14" so a small flat brush of 1/2" in diameter was used. I then work on the roof, paint in the shadows and then the garage. All highlights and details are done with a fine tip brush and steady hand. Once the driveway is painted I then go in with blocking out the colour for the trees in the background and then come in with the highlights and add detail in the leaves etc. All the leaves and plants in the foreground are done last. Basically it is a layered effect.

After the painting is dry I use a clear medium gell to protect it. Overall this painting took about 8 hours but depending on size and detail they take much longer.      

Happy New Year!

What a beautiful Christmas we had. The weather was great and everyone ate too much.  This winter scene is our latest in our greeting card designs. Taken just after the big snowfall last weekend at the Paletta Mansion in Burlington. Send us an email if interested in any of our prints. We are looking forward to a great year in 2008. Best wishes to everyone.