Dog Branch Publishing LLC

02/19/2026

Getting some work done on a commission. Second coat of paint in the works,

12/17/2025

Started a new commission today after taken some time off. It’s fun again! 🥰

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09/07/2024

Today I graduated to Solo driver with FATT at the Shenandoah circuit at Summit Point Motorsports Park! 18 events, lots of seat time, the best instructor and coach Greg Haas helped me get there! Thanks to all my other instructors at BMW and PCA who helped me become the driver I am today. Determination and hard work paying off. Maxime, the Red Bull, my faithful friend, was a star today. She received a special gift from me.
Still lots to learn. Loving my new passion for speed.
Thanks Emily Houston and Charlie for being there for my graduation. It made my day very special. ❤️💥😎

11/27/2023

I just added two beautiful custom framed prints to my Etsy shop. "Tally-Ho" and "Dreaming of Cubbing." Check it out! Ready to hang.

11/27/2023

People are loving my book "The Country Life of an Artist." Sit by the fireplace and enjoy the beautiful artwork and the fun stories about the pieces.

08/12/2023

While having fun playing golf and driving on the track I do work on my commissions. I finished this 20" x 16" portrait in oil on linen of Emma and Lilly. This is the fourth painting I created for my patron. She loves her Rhodesian Ridgebacks and I enjoy painting their portraits because they are beautiful dogs.

The three other paintings are published in my book together with 278 other works of animal art. Order your copy now! My book is almost sold out!
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06/11/2022

I painted “Preparing For the Future” in 2000 for the upperville Horse Show program and poster. Have a great time today showing your beautiful children with their ponies in the lead line class. Always my favorite class.



Read the story in my book The country Life of an Artist.
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03/22/2022

This is why I love creating portraits of beloved pets.
Comment from the owner of La Ti Da who received this drawing as a gift:
"Thank you so much for the exquisite pencil drawing of our beloved La Ti Da. I think the artist is super talented. She not only captured her beauty, but her heart and soul as well."

03/04/2022

I received an amazing review for my book "The Country Life of an Artist." This came from the heart:
"I love your paintings and your drawings. I also loved your stories. I think this world is so full of hate that if more people like you wrote these kind of books, the the world would be a better place. Thanks you for bringing love and joy into our lives." J.

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This book is about making the most of your opportunities. When Anita came to America, she realized her childhood dream to study fine art. The book is a rare collection of 281 works of art, together with entertaining stories describing their creation during the lifetime of their artist.

01/05/2022

I had so much fun inspiring artists to participate in the exhibitions at the AiM gallery last year with the Anita Baarns Award for Best in Show. The gallery had record entries and beautiful works of art for sale.
For 2022 I added two more awards; a prize for 2nd and 3rd place in each exhibition. Become a member of the AiM gallery and show your art!

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