May 26, 2012 New I Was Reading That
A puppy is good to have in our home because they make us look after our “stuff” more diligently, ie. shoes, magazines, toilet paper, pencils, and, of course, our reading material! We work and play at home, so we don’t always put things where they belong…if that can be an excuse, we’ll use it!
The painting, “I Was Reading That” was inspired by Lola’s efforts to make our home more orderly!
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May 25, 2012 Spring Energy Ebb
If it weren’t for winter and summer, I wouldn’t get much painting done. All of the outdoor garden work just takes up a lot of time….and who is in shape for this after sitting through a long cold winter? We had no snow this last winter, so even my arms and back
are out of shape! I’ve included a painting I did maybe 8 years ago. It just seems like a late spring painting and thought it was worth passing along. The painting is sold, but I might paint something similar as I enjoy seeing it whenever I surf through my painting images.
May 20, 2012 Garden with Pink Flamingo
Sometimes I just have to pick a subject at random and play. Playing can be difficult if you don’t practice this everyday…or at least often. Working is focused and targeted intentional in nature…ie, illustrations and Rescue dog paper pieces that sometimes are used as a new t-shirt design.
On the other hand, I’ve always loved my pink flamingo and that he or she deserved a painting and a chance to just see what might happen. enjoy
May 9, 2012 the “out of control” room
Every day presents new content to my life. The garden is the mediator of the turmoil of every day. There’s nothing like removing a weed and planting a flower, or placing a big rock just where it should be to provide some balance. Some of life’s problems just have to exist!
Meanwhile, I’ve had time to paint another “living with dogs and cats” painting. …its a way of dealing with turmoil…
Tags: dog artist, dog portraits, dog rescue, painting adventure, pick up the brush, rescued dog painter, retirement plan
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April 19, 2012 what’s next?
I had my first ( and hopefully last) root canal last week. I’ve gone to hell and back with my teeth…I think it’s worth it as I still have them all and they aren’t in any danger…but, boy oh boy… Some would call me a baby…so what? All that work done so close to my tiny brain….ouch!
As I struggle to regain my sense of humor, I’ve come up with an idea that I think will be fun…and readers might enjoy the art and the stories too.
Life with Dogs and Cats will be the general topic ….and the first painting will have something to do with yesterday’s event. As we left for our morning walk, I placed my “practically invisible” glasses on top of a large file cabinet. When we returned, I didn’t immediately retrieve my glasses. Our Black tuxedo kitten managed to find them (she is very clever and curious), knocked them to the floor where they were retrieved by Lola who gave them a thorough investigation with her teeth. She left one lens and one ear piece for my use.. I guess I could say that living with cats and dogs keeps one on their toes!
This topic is filled with great painting ideas….ie, shoes, the couch, the walk, walking a new dog, generally fighting for first place in the pack, driving with dogs, visiting the vet, sharing food, sharing toys, …(what is a toy anyway?) changing the routine, and more. I’m open to suggestions as I know we have not experienced all of the trials and tribulations that come with adding a new dog or cat to the pack!
The painting shown is new…Rescue Remenisence
March 30, 2012 Fairy Dog Mother
We just created a one color design called “Fairy dog Mother” for our t-shirt line. I couldn’t resist coloring in the lines of the illustration, so here is the “colorful” rendition of Fairy Dog Mother! The painting on paper will be up for auction soon, and will be on display at our art walk this coming weekend, This is a large acrylic painting on paper.( Size 30X40″). The Art Walk is March 31 and April 1st from noon to five both days. Local mid west artists will be showing their fine art and craft in several homes here in Weston
. If you live in the KC area….come on up!
Tags: dog painting, drawing dogs, painting dogs
March 23, 2012 Invitation to a Walk
Everything seems to happen quickly in spring! The garden is blooming so fast, I could probably just sit and watch it like a movie! We had a dry winter, so rain is welcome even though it makes dog walking and gardening more difficult. The invitation to a walk is my attempt to capture this fleeting time of the year!
Invitation to a Walk
March 10, 2012 Ask a Yellow Dog!
I’ve been working on some smaller canvas and enjoying the simplicity and uncomplicated effort. I started this Yellow Dog painting last year and have been moving it and looking at it for some time. Yesterday it almost finished itself. I was thinking about our blind dog Helen when I painted it. She was such a strong and inspirational force in our lives. She was a true survivor and she had the will and determination to get what she needed.
I had this idea to write some about artists that I have admired…and still admire, so I hope to get back into that groove with my next blogs. It will be great to take the time to revisit some great art books I have and the work shown in them. The experience will be like taking a big art vitamin pill to restring the bow!
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March 7, 2012 Blue Dog Yard Meditation
As spring makes it’s windy approach, I begin to think about the yard and what kinds of flowers we might have this summer. But, I resist for now because I know mother nature always has some weather tricks up her sleeve! It’s a great and energetic time to paint and dream while waiting for planting time. “Blue Dog Yard Meditation” might be an expression of that kind of patience.
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February 17, 2012 leaping Dog
The more I paint, the more I paint. I’m loving winter. It’s quiet. There is time to think and enjoy the quiet of leafless trees and no yard work to do. The new pup and I can spend lots of time in my studio and we both can walk out into the seemingly lifeless back yard. Before long, there will be all that comes with spring. Meanwhile, here is a new canvas called “leaping dog”. I think it is an expression of joy. The joy is not about anything or anybody….just that feeling that arrives out of nowhere for no particular reason!
Tags: acrylic painting, acrylic painting process, art and rescued dog meet and create, dog artist, pick up the brush, rescued dog painter
