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Friday, August 08, 2008

dog days of summer

cooling off on a "hot" summer day in the pool
illustrated by pve design

This illustration was done for a fellow blogger who spotted my "pet story" post and sent me some photos of her little one with these dogs enjoying a summer day.  "Ain't life grand!"
I quickly did this one and just had to post it.  I love that those dogs look as if they are baby-sitting for her and if they could talk, this is what I think they would say,
"Nope, ya can't get in the pool now, not til Mom comes back from the store and besides there is not enough room in here for the three of us."


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20 comments:

  1. CCAugust 8, 2008 at 7:06 AM

    How precious!!!

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  2. pve designAugust 8, 2008 at 7:13 AM

    cc-
    thank-you!
    I love my new "bag" and lots of compliments where ever I roam! Sending a "proper" thank-you shortly.
    pve

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  3. Ann MarieAugust 8, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    So sweet. Goldens are wonderful dogs.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    Precious! I've been thinking about getting Winston a "kiddie pool" to play in- this picture did it for me! Consider it bought! ;)

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  5. KricketMAugust 8, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    Patricia - you captured my crew perfectly and beautifully! (quote and all!) Oh how I wish some days that they truly could babysit!! ha ha...

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  6. Laura @ the shorehouse.August 8, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    Well that is the most precious little piece of art! And I agree with your assessment of what's going on..."sorry kid...we're too doggone hot to make room for you." :-)

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  7. Pamela Terry and EdwardAugust 8, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    Just adorable. Edward and Apple can so relate, although Edward would flatly refuse to get his feet wet.

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  8. KwanaAugust 8, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    This is just too sweet. I love the quote.

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  9. SamanthaAugust 8, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    portland OR has been saharian hot this week and i wanted nothing more than it go home and sit in a baby pool and splash around. maybe i should just do it!

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  10. ElizabethAugust 8, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    This one made me smile, and laugh out loud!

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  11. annechovieAugust 8, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    How adorable! Nice job, as usual, Patricia! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  12. TaraAugust 9, 2008 at 7:26 AM

    Patricia

    How nice! I like the juxtaposing of the dogs in the pool and the child out!

    :0)
    Tara

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  13. DianeAugust 9, 2008 at 1:54 PM

    Your illustration brought back wonderful memories when my children were young and we had a lovely lab named Mocha

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  14. littlebyrdAugust 9, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    Sooooo cute. I like your imaginary story - funny!

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  15. la la LovelyAugust 9, 2008 at 10:44 PM

    Sooo cute.. I think you've got the comments with the picture right. Happy weekend.

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  16. kari and kijsaAugust 9, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    Thank you so much for your prayers and wonderfully kind comments during this difficult time. Every word made and is making a difference as we begin this new journey.

    Thank you so much for your words of comfort and blessing,
    kari & kijsa

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  17. Fifi FlowersAugust 10, 2008 at 4:18 AM

    Very sweet!

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  18. Hill upon HillAugust 10, 2008 at 6:44 AM

    That is wonderful. Yes I can certainly hear them think that...

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  19. Living the life in The Little CityAugust 10, 2008 at 5:14 PM

    Adorable.

    Our renovation is still in process and I'm still out at our cabin with the dogs. When things have settled down a bit, I'll be in touch about an illustration of the gang.

    I love your work.

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  20. AnonymousAugust 23, 2008 at 2:16 AM

    Patricia: Love this illustration. It is Summer personified! Can almost hear the water running and the dogs panting. A great job!

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