Robert Clarke ‘Pawidcure and Portraits’ Saturday 4th December at Lace Beauty Miami 2010

Time: 12 pm – 7pm
Calling all sophisticated Miami lady dog owners – Fluff and Lace proudly present ‘Pawidcure and Portraits’. Bring your beloved pooch to the Salon treat yourself to a manicure and/or pedicure whilst your precious pet has a ‘pawidcure’ done by a top dog groomer from Miami Beach Pet Spa and has their portrait painted on the spot by the celebrated British artist – Robert Clarke.

Lace Nail and Beauty Labs brings to South Beach a superior nail and beauty service that offers its clients the latest in beauty technology with a sprinkling of old school glamour.

Anna founded Lace Nail Lab in 2005 and launched Lace Beauty Lab in 2008. Anna’s vision of creating a classy and glamorous nail salon, that could rival South Beach’s spas, has been a fabulous success. Not only do Lace Nail and Beauty Labs participate in an array of prestigious local events, for example FunkShion Miami and the Mercedes Benz Swim Show but it also fulfills the pampering needs of celebs such as Brook Hogan, Jamie Foxx and Anna Kournikova.

Leading publications such as Ocean Drive, Marie Claire, Lucky and Spanish Vogue has recognized Lace’s unique style and class providing first-rate service to a discerning clientele. The ‘pawdicure’ show is just another example of how Lace Nail and Beauty Labs keeps the ‘treating yourself’ experience extravagant and exciting!

About Robert Clarke:

Robert was schooled at the prestigious St. Martins School of Art in London. A highly skilled draftsman and visual artist, he has worked in various fields of Creative industries, including a senior art director at a leading London advertising agency. His artwork as been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions in the UK. Paul Smith store showcased a complete series at their flagship store in Sloane Square.

Robert began his dog journey ten years ago, when his girlfriend suggested them getting a Jack Russell. As a child, Robert was actually scared of dogs and had to cross the road in fear of a Bull Terrier called Nike, who had a nasty temper and ferocious bark.

Luckily, Robert agreed to get the pup and entered the delights of the dog world. He went along to puppy class, where you get to pass round your puppy like pass the parcel and they ask you to put your hands into their mouths and touch their paws. It was an awakening experience for him and he began to embrace the whole dog community, celebrating this world in drawings and paintings. As he states, ‘you take the dog to the park and you meet all sorts of fabulous people you wouldn’t come across everyday…I was hooked…I started to draw and the paint and then really its been a voyage of canine discovery ever since’.

This series presented a Lace Salon as part of the ‘Pawidcure and Portraits’ event during Miami Basel, shows Robert’s deep affection for our four legged friends, his quirky and even whimsical renderings captures the distinct personality of each pouch in a loose and painterly style set off against a bold color plan background.

A commissioned portrait of your pet is something a bit different and special. Robert likes to meet each dog to gauge the canine character then works relatively quickly in order to immortalize the hound, forever.
Contact: Fluff for press information on the event and portrait commissions: fluffpr.com/