Smokey-In Memoriam

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Acrylic on 10x8 gesso board.

I know from firsthand experience what a hold these four legged members of the family can have on the heart.

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.
It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.”..... John Grogan

“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”......Will Rogers

This lovable dog belonged to the son of the neighbor who helps me so much. The son's name is Mike, and he's been a great help with my computer woes...I'm a neanderthal at computer savvy.

Mike...I hope this painting will bring you and your family some sweet smiles of remembrance.

Who...Me?-Boston Terrier

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 Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Susan, in Florida, was the gracious host this week who provided a bunch of colorful photos!

Had to try her Boston Terrier named Henry! That innocent expression really needed to be painted.

This is oil on a 7x5 canvas panel. I first toned the support with red acrylic, then painted away with oils (thickly applied in selected spots). I debated about painting the background, but decided against it. The little guy looked perfectly at home against the original acrylic background.
Hope ya like it!

C&C welcome. Thanks for looking and commenting!


 Psalm 145:8     "The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in mercy and loving-kindness."
 

Boston Terrier

Close ups.

Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
Here's another slice of life as seen from my window. As mentioned previously, the sidewalk in front of my house is a veritable parade of subjects, each screaming, " Paint me!". The colorful garb caught my eye as well as the perky terrier...and I swear that is the actual expression that was on it's face. Kind of a playful, adoring continence...loved it!

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