Annie Painter is a former public school teacher, elementary principal and artist. She now teaches graduate school and works nationally as an arts and literacy coach with teachers.  Her children’s book has become a hit with all ages. It is full color, hard bound and includes a special art journal section so people can learn to mix color and make wheels, even better than dogs! 

Why don’t more dogs paint?

Annie’s two Vizsla dogs are bored with their life. They convince her they are serious about learning to paint. Both explore color mixing; Vincent with messy abandon, Jake with resistance and fussing. In the end they both make color wheels as unique as they are and drift off to sleep wondering “Why don’t more dogs paint?”

This story was read, revised and well loved long before it became a “real” book. Children compare themselves to the dogs. Adults recognize familiar teaching and parenting attempts. In the words of fifth grader Tom, “If you like art and dogs, then this is the book for you!”

Click here To Order Jake and Vincent Learn Color Mixing at $19.95

Mail or fax  (541 549-9539) your order to: 

Annie Painter

P.O. Box 2135

Sisters, Oregon 97759

For author visits with story time and hand print color workshops for all ages, including parents and teachers, contact Annie at anniepainter@msn.com or visit the website at www.anniepainter.com