I love to paint the relationship we humans have with our four legged friends. Nothing better to view then the love and respect we have for them. While yes, we are the care givers to these magnificent creatures, they give so much themselves…and they teach us soooo much and of course….they listen…listen to all of our secrets.
Pumpkins in the cornfields
Gold among the brown
Leaves of rust and scarlet
Trembling slowly down
Birds that travel southward
Lovely time to play
Nothing is as pleasant
As an autumn day!
OK….so what can I say….I love, love….love this commercial. It just makes me smile….as do I love the song….and for those interested this song is from the 60’s. Written and sung by Michelle Shocked….Get Mammograms !!! So…which of these lovely old gals do you see yourself in….I of course am the one with the dog and the one with the glass of wine Love the one that is the cheerleader!!!
Yep….still here….I have just been verrrry busy. Please….for those interested in giving the gift of love this season….of course that means images of your favorite furry friend now is when you want to set that appointment. I am on the road the last part of Nov. so this is really going to be a short season here in the Atlanta area. Also….those wanting to give a painted portrait…again, time is running short. If wanting to use your own images you must get them to me ASAP. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Oh…classes will resume after the first of the year….for those interested in the painting course that will continue throughout…pay for the class and receive your first weeks assignment right away (within a day or so if on the weekend). This class is for those wanting to learn a few fun techniques in Corel Painter… of my favorite subject…pets. Those students that ask a question or two, share their work are the ones that will get the most out of it. I give all students personal one on one attention.
I like to watch those that hang out with their furry friends. Just makes me smile. So often we just do not make the time for them….always saying tomorrow…sadly, their life spans are short…too short. Make every moment count, have some fun…play laugh enjoy the many moments you have to share together
In this day and age…we all are so very busy…still we must make time to just play…in my case I love to scribble (for those more sensitive to my choice of wording…simply put…Doodle). With my memories of the beach, the dogs and of course the fun we had I took the opportunity during a short break this afternoon to just scribble. Not a care in the world, no worries about exact likeness….just scribbling away…all the while I was smiling. Like so many of my scribbles, this one is not yet completed for it was time to get back to work….still, I had fun
When was the last time you took a little break to just play?
As I have been preparing the last few weeks for the upcoming Holiday season I have decided to offer a back to school special starting today the 3rd running to the 11th. An 11 x 14 Painted Portrait printed on fine art paper of one subject $175.00 (that is a 75.00 savings). This is only an Internet Special so contact me for you need to get your images to me within the time frame (3rd to the 11th). For those in the Atlanta area requiring a photographic session…just contact me to set it up. Oh….Gift certificates are not being offered as this is just an Internet special….you really must get your images to me within the time frame.
I am back home…and back at work….in between trying to get to the laundry, dog beds, bath dogs….you know trying to catch up!
Always nice to get away for a few days….this was especially nice for I have not seen my Parents in a while (Mom and Dad in the image above). They spent the day with us and then I again visited with them at their home (dogless). The house we rented was nice….only one tiny complaint. The house was lovely, comfortable and of course they allowed the dogs. The one thing they did not have was a clean area for the dogs to eliminate (we of course ALWAYS pick up after our dogs….hopefully you do as well). They did mention there was an empty lot next door and yes indeed, there was however…getting onto the lot meant a good bit of time spent removing all of the burrs out of Rocky’s leg feathering, underbelly and hind feathering (with the occasional one landing in between the paw pad….Ouch). Poor Niki had them in her ears. Gemma….not a burr found any where on her. All it would have taken was a weed whacker gone over a small area So…really the only complaint, otherwise it was perfect!!!!
There are several rental agencies in St. Augustine that will rent to those with dogs….well behaved, house trained pups. The beach is dog friendly (they must be kept on leash)…we pulled the car right into the beach, opened the back of the car…set out our beach chairs and blanket for the dog in the shade of the van Played fetch (on long line) and just wandered around and of course relaxed taking in all the sights and sounds and of course smells The many birds and pelicans were of great interest to the dogs. Pretty quiet there this time of year so we had our own little section f the beach all to ourselves. We had such a nice time, we hope to go back in the winter when it is sooo much cooler and spend about two weeks.
For those that may be interested: http://www.staugvacations.com/
