Paint Your Pet 2023

By Ethan Nahté

Wild Hare Art Glass Studio is having another Paint Your Pet fundraiser for the Humane Society of the Ouachitas. Nothing could be more personal than you painting a portrait of your own pet, be it a dog, cat, ferret, bird, lizard or goldfish. The event is at Wild Hare, located at 609 Mena Street, across from the Ouachita Little Theatre, on May 12 at 6 p.m. The class is $65 per person to participate, but the money goes to helping animals.

Owners Greg and Linda Ostman will be your hosts and helpers. Linda said, “The medium is acrylics on canvas. They would send me their clear picture of the animal to laostman@verizon.net before May 8th and I transfer it to the canvas. 

“The event lasts 3 or so hours, it depends on them. You don’t have to be an artist to participate. I give advice and help during the painting. We supply everything. 

“They can bring what they would like to bring to drink. There are always some sweet treats to nibble on.”
Greg said, “People get so caught up in their paintings that they sometimes forget the food is there.”
“It’s a fun event and they get a great picture of their beloved pet. They always look so awesome when they are finished,” Linda said.

To RSVP either call 479-234-4927 or stop by their gallery and sign up. They are open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday – Friday, and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Seating is limited.

If you’ve never been to Wild Hare, not only are there pieces of glass art such as decorative spheres and eggs, as well as wall art, fused and stained glass and more, but there is also custom jewelry. It’s a neat, clean gallery. The gallery also carries art supplies and gives classes. You might even meet the dachshunds, one of which is an HSO rescue.

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