2021 Search For A Superstar Diary Winners
Picture the scene, Rocky at the top of those Philly, Museum of Art steps, arms raised high in the air.
That’s ME when I finish this project. Actually, those steps are quite long. Probably more realistic to picture me climbing a couple of garden steps, with a celebratory cup of tea and a biscuit or 4!
I’ve said it many times before, my annual Search for A Superstar projects are a true labour of love. The big one in my designing year. And this year’s effort was no exception. 24 fresh, original artworks from real life furry muses, all completed against a backdrop of a pandemic, home schooling four children, comfort eating every 15 minutes and an obsession with the news! My ability to create and concentrate during this lockdown has been challenged like never before. The original deadline came and went, then came and went again.
However, I’m delighted to announce that finally the diaries are FINISHED!!!!
2021 is a wrap. Woohoo, high fives with my socially distanced self.
I just hope folks will actually get the chance to use them. Poor old 2020, redundant before it even got going.
On a positive note, the response to this years competition has been incredible. At the last count there was over 3000 photos, you completely spoilt me with choice and I loved it. A genuine thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their furry superstars with me, so much love and happiness in every photo. A true tonic for the soul.
The 2021 Calendar
This year the 2021 calendar muses will differ slightly from the diary. The calendar has a shorter production time which means I have a couple more weeks to attempt to honour a few more of your furries waiting patiently in my Inspiration Folder!
And so, without further ado, here are your
2021 Dog & Cat Diary Winners
Heather Smith’s Bosie & Google
Bridie Power’s Finnley
Hayley Andrew’s Jim
Amy Hobson’s Macy
Charlotte Harneiss’ Elsa
Thalia Stayton’s Dylan
Liz Baker’s Lolly
Natasha Brush’s Loki
Deon Priestley’s Toulla
Leanne Jade’s Finnegan
Megan Simms’ Phoebe
Patricia Wilkinson’s Yoda, Caspar & Jabba
Alison Vaughan’s Doodle & Daisy
Jen Yeates’ Fleur
Marie Hughes’ Martha
Jo Hasse’ Munchkin
Jenet Halshaw’s Maggie
Jen Murray Cairns’ Pumpkin
Sharon Davey’s Leo
Alison Vaughan’s Doodle
Claire Baddeley’s Ted, Jasper, Oscar
Louise Bruce’s Skully
Tracy Yeoman’s Petal
Shirley’s Sox
What happens next?
To all of the winner’s owners. You’ve come to my attention via various routes, so can I cheekily ask that if you submitted your animal photos via Facebook, could you possibly email me at studio@thelittledog.co.uk Facebook introduced a new rule that means I can’t reply to you after 7 days of you posting your photos, which most of you kindly did back in February. If you can email me with your preferred postal address that would be an enormous admin help.
Each Superstar will receive three complimentary copies of whichever product, diary or calendar, they appear on. These are usually sent in September but this may be slightly delayed if the effects of the Covid-19 restrictions are still affecting supply lines. Winners will also receive a bespoke 10″ x 12″ print and are welcome to add their own personal caption to the artwork.
Thank you again to everyone who entered, this project would be NOTHING without you!
Right, I’m off to unlock my shoulders and walk my faithful boy who has kept me company everyday throughout this project.
Kindness and sanity wishes to you all, take care
Anna Danielle
Anna Danielle – You are a trooper! Must have been very trying times for you, and probably will be for a long while yet. I have been trying to support small businesses and charities during these 3 months. I will be happy to place an order with you. It may only be small, as I am not a shop owner but if lots of people bought small, then that would end up big! I must say, the pictures for the new diaries/calendars are fabulous! Will certainly buy one. Take as long as you like to send my order. I am in no hurry.
My every good wish to you – Ginette Graig and rescue kitties xx
Hello Ginette, what a kind message, glad you like the diaries. Now I’m a few weeks on from finishing it I can look back and smile, I even have some favourites which is impressive because I’m very critical with my efforts! Best wishes, Anna Danielle
Just brought up your website and seen the calendar for 2021. Priceless. Loved everyone. Will definitely be ordering the Doggie Version and the Cat Version if they are produced with a decent clear square space under the date to scribble in. At the same time will be ordering the Doggie Diary 2021 too. Am seriously considering a couple of mugs too but will see how loudly my credit card is groaning first. What a great website. Have already joined the Little Dog Club.
Hello Anna,
I’m loving these so much, all of them and shall certainly be purchasing in the near future. Can already think of several people that items would make superb gifts for but will not be forgetting my own treats too! ;)
I’m new to your site but having purchased one of your cards in a shop, was driven to discover more and boy I was not disappointed.
Being the very proud Mummy of three hand reared (feral born) moggies, now fifteen years old, a springer spaniel, thirteen in December and fondly remembering and missing our cocker spaniel who we sadly said goodbye to in May, I have a question.
Forgive me for asking whilst you have only just finished your epic project for 2021 but I would love to know how I would put my beloved pets forward for the Search for a Superstar for the next time?
Keep up your terrific work. I look forward to supporting you in my own small way in the future.
Very best wishes to you.
Clare
Hello Clare
Thank you for your lovely message, very much appreciated on this hot, distracting Monday! The call for superstar potentials usually goes out in February but people send me photos throughout the year and I save them all to my inspiration folder. You are welcome to send anything to me at studio@thelittledog.co.uk. If you use social media at all, then my Facebook page often has image requests and little moments of cheer where we share the joy of furry ones past and present and this is another way to get spotted! Visit Facebook and search for TheLittleDogUK
Covid has knocked all our normal methods and timescales completely off track which is strangely liberating in some respects. This means the usual deadlines I work to no longer exist. Therefore I’m just going to keep drawing and painting until someone says stop and to do this I’ll greedily accept any lovely photos and stories sent my way! Once again, thank you for taking the time to message me, so kind. Best wishes, Anna Danielle
Hello Anna,
I’ve just placed an order and wanted to say how much I love your Scruffy Love collection – reminds me so much of my lovely Saffy, who passed last year. Our dogs truly are keepers of our hearts.
Kind regards and stay safe, Sarah Tupman