Dawn Secord
Fur, Feathers & Fins Studio
Awards, Exhibits and Publications
Carol Connors and Dawn Secord

Painting:  "CC's Music *NLyrics"

Two time Oscar nominated songwriter, Carol Connors, is pictured with a painting of herself and her two Abyssinian cats (MUSIC *NLYRICS) along with artist, Dawn Secord.  Dawn painted "CC" and her two beautiful Abyssinian boys.    The painting was unveiled during a Bow Wow Party at the five star Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills which was hosted by Linda and March Schwartz for their precious pooch, Shanghai, to celebrate his first barkday.    Carol performed her new song, "Unconditional Love, Unconditionally", which is the theme song of PetSMART CHARITIES and was conceived as a tribute to her beloved Abyssinian, M the Wonder Cat.


In The News:
Awards, Exhibits and Publications


2011Irving Art Association "  2011 3rd National Unconditional Love Juried Pet Show
3 paintings Juried into Exhibit
Dawn's painting, "A Great Moment", won BEST IN SHOW
Exhibit Dates:  September 2011 

2011"Borzoi International"  Dawn's work is featured on the cover of the June 2011
issue and well as being featured inside the publication in a six page article.

2011Art Show at the Dog Show, Wichita Kansas
25th Annual Juried Exhibit - March 2011

2011Pinnell Gallery "Landscapes in Exhibit"   February 2011

2010Pinnell Gallery "MiniPainting" exhibit:  Sept - October 2010

2010Mutt Lynch Winery & Dog Art Today:   Annual Wine Label Contest
Top 10 finalist

2010Borzoi Club of America National Specialty - National Art Competition
Two pieces juried into competition / award winning

2010Animals in Art
23rd International Exhibition - Louisiana State University
School of Veterinary Medicine Library:   April 2010

2010Art Show at the Dog Show, Wichita, Kansas
24th Annual Juried Exhibit:  March 2010

2010Associated Artists:   Gallery Soho
Spring Exhibit

2010Best of America, Pastel Artists and Artisans, Volume 2
Kennedy Publishing - Featured Work - three pieces

2009Champion Newspaper - Feature Story December 2009 - "Working Boots"

2009"Boots to Heal"  Exhibit:  Morton Street Gallery, Texas
October 23 - November 14, 2009

2009Malibu Arts Festival:   Malibu, California
July 2009

2009The Pastel Journal:   June 2009
"Seek Illumination?"  What You Need To Know About Studio Lighting

2009Art of the Dog Exhibit:    Pinnell Gallery, Fallbrook, California
May 2009

2009Art Show at the Dog Show, Wichita, Kansas
23 rd Annual Juried Exhibit:   March - April 2009
Award winning - Pastel category

2008Pastel Society of the West Coast:  Membership Juried Show
October, 2008:  Vacaville Museum, Vacaville, Calfornia

2008Pomona Valley Art Association 27th Annual Open Juried Show
October 11 - 25, 2008:   Received Honorable Mention

2008American Kennel Club Gazette:   August 2008 Issue
Invited artist:    Featured in "Canine Portrait Gallery", page 12

2008Fallbrook Fine Art Gallery, Fallbrook, California
August 16, 2008 - Pastel Painting Demonstration

2008Malibu Arts Festival - Malibu, California
July 26 & 27, 2008

2008Pastel Society of America - Signature Member Exhibition
Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, Vermont
June 7 - August 3, 2008

2008Art Show At The Dog Show, Wichita, Kansas
22nd Annual Juried Exhibit:  March - April 2008

2007Pastel Society of America
35th Annual Open Juried Exhibition: The National Arts Club
New York City, September 7 - September 30, 2007

2007Best of America, Pastel Artists & Artisans, Volume 1
Kennedy Publishing - featured artwork "Orchids & Begonias"

2007Pinnell Gallery, Fallbrook, California
Solo Exhibit:    July 27, 2007 thru August 31, 2007

2007Pastel Journal June 2007: 
Artwork featured in article, "Ways to Store Art Safely"

2007Beverly Hills, California, "Affaire in the Gardens"
Exhibit:   May 19 & 20, 2007

2007"Expressions West 2007" 
Coos Art Museum 10th Annual Exhibit
April 27, 2007 - June 30, 2007

2007Pinnell Gallery, Fallbrook, California:  Still life and Floral 
Exhibit:  April 2007

2006"Fall 2006 Open Juried Show"  Fallbrook, California
Exhibit:  November 10 - November 26, 2006

2006"Art of the Dog"  Fallbrook, California
Exhibit:  September 30 - October 29, 2006

2006Beverly Hills, California, "Affaire in the Gardens"
Exhibit:  October 14 & 15, 2006

2006Beverly Hills, Califormia, "Affaire in the Gardens"
     Exhibit:   May 20 & 21, 2006
Award:   Honorable Mention

2006Exhibit:  Pinnell Gallery - Fallbrook, California
     April 2, 2006 :  Demonstration - Floral Painting
     May 6 & 7, 2006

2005Pastel Society of New Mexico - 14th Annual National Competion
  Juried Competition November 2005

2005Associated Artists:   Juried Competion September 2005

2005North Light Books Monthly Magazine - Featured Artist

2005Exhibit:  Pinnell Gallery - Fallbrook, California
April - Fruit & Flower Show
May - Wild Life / Animal Show

2004American Kennel Club:   "AKC Gazette" Magazine
Cover - January Issue

2004Pastel Journal:    Featured Artist - December Issue

2004Canine Chronicle:   Feature Article - June Issue

2004Exhibit:  Pinnell Gallery - Fallbrook, California

2004Cat Writers Association of America:   Annual Competition
Winner - Illustration Category

2004Iams Company - Breeder News Publication
Featured - Enthusiast Highlight

2004Pet Sitters International
Cover - Annual Magazine

2003American Kennel Club / Eukanuba National Championship
Inaugrual Art Competion - Grand Prize Winner. Original Painting-on display                         at the AKC Headquarters - New York, New  York

2003The Artists Magazine - Annual Art Competition
Animal Art Category - Finalist

2003Exhibit:   Pinnell Gallery - Fallbrook, California

2003Pet Sitters International
Cover - Annual Magazine

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Dawn's art on a coffee label.
Wild Hawk Coffee:  2010
Dawn's art on the cover
of "Borzoi International" 
June 2011