Hello Rosie

Things are still very green around here, however, I do feel that a change is upon us and leaves and ruddy colors will be coming our way.  I happened to fall in love with this sweet gal named Rosie, who belongs to this lovely lady.  Inspired to capture her optimism in a water color, I was rather pleased with the end results.  Getting away from the black line and letting graphite lead my way and then building the watercolor seemed freeing.  The entire time I worked, I felt Rosie's eyes gazing upon me and her sweet tongue licking my legs.

I just had to share this here on my old blog and in hopes that those of you who think I might have vanished have indeed not.  I have a new blog on wordpress which is making me feel rather inadequate.
Loading things up seems to always be a challenge for me.  I would be grateful for a bit of support if anyone has mastered word press.  You can certainly leave a comment here or there or anywhere.

K-9 comfort

Sent off this commission and had to share this sweet paper boy with you.  Is he not the sweetest?  The entire time I was working away on this art, I could not help feel his tail thumping, his tongue panting, and his eyes sparkling on me.  The artwork will be a holiday gift for a very special man.

Did you hear about these K-9 dogs delivering calm?  I know my dog calms me and always gives me comfort every day.

If you have not entered my give it away - please do so by leaving a comment over here as to what would bring you comfort and joy from my etsy pve shop.  I really do love etsy and in the New Year, I will be filling it up with some brand new work.

play ball

Just love a dog who enjoys a good game of fetch and playing with a tennis ball.  This commission was done for a client who wanted to give her dear man something fun for his office to remind him to take time out to play ball in the sand along the shore with their faithful companion, a Portuguese water dog.  Do you have any keepsakes to remind you that there is more to life than just work?  We all need to make time to play ball and have some fun.  I love how a companion or child does just that - reminds us to play.

lucky be a lady

Every dog has it's day.  I captured this precious sweet little lady and delivered her a few days ago to one of our pretty and lovely bloggers who has had more than her share of dog days.  We all know that the old proverbial saying that "Every dog has it's day" which literally means that everyone will have some form of luck in their lives.  Focusing on the love and luck creates newfound hope for another day and coming home to this love would make any pain go away.