Two weeks at my favorite place on the planet, with Pabby, who doesn't like it there very much as there are wild animals and stickery things. But he's a champ! and braves rivers and mountains and the scent of wolf, moose, and grizzly bear!
Laid back weekend at home of dog artist- Seattle, WA
Rainy lazy days with my niece, Taylor, who spent Saturday lovin' up with the Chihuahua.
Pablo is Master of the Studio- art dog in Seattle, WA
- My Chihuahua, Pablo, rules the studio, and the Universe. I obey, and so does pretty much everyone else.
Chihuahua runs free in the arboretum- photoshoot with Julie Austin
My feisty Chihuahua Pablo at his photoshoot yesterday, doing one of the things he does best- posing. Always ready for his close up.Lively and lovely session in the gorgeous fall colors at the arboretum with talented, energetic, animal-lovin photographer Julie Austin Photography There will come a time when I don't have Pablo in the flesh and blood, but I will always have his spirit in my heart, and in these photos.
Chubby Chihuahua as an iPad painted pet portrait- Bellingham, WA
Pawblo on his porch in northwest Washington. This is not my Pablo, but Pawblo, and he really is a hefty little guy. That's not artistic license.
Luna, Terrier/Chihuahua mix, as an iPad dog art painting- Seattle, WA
This is an iPad painting of Luna, my latest subject. In the words of one of the people she owns:"She is a Cherrier - A Chihuahua/Jack Russel Terrier. We found her posted on PetFinder.com and we adopted her from Homeward Pet the same day we found her. She was 9 weeks old. She has two bunny brothers, whom she loves to play with and watch over. Her favorite best day ever is chewing sticks and chasing squirrels. She promises to finish her dinner if she can have a treat first and she always keeps her promise."
More iPad color sketches for paintings- Seattle, WA
More playing with the iPad making preliminary color sketches for paintings. These two include the human companions, a cat, and one horse.
Chihuahua says "Welcome Home!"- Seattle, WA
Pablo, my Chihuahua, greets me after a ten day separation while I was visiting family. I missed my dog and he missed me! Rainy Seattle, wiggly Chihuahua.
Artist at work at the studio- Seattle, WA
It may look like we are sunbathing on the deck of the studio, but I am, in fact, fiercely considering how to resolve some problems with a painting. Really. I mean it. Last sunny days of summer in Seattle. Rain in the forecast for tomorrow, and the next 7 months.
Now back to painting.
Gotta renew on occasion- Whidbey Island, WA
Many people think that being an artist is relaxing. Maybe for some, but most of the time it's not true for me. It can be very stressful with a client waiting and a painting unresolved and not knowing where to take it next- nothing is working and I can't figure out why. There are times when the solution is to leave, put one's mind and body in a different environment, and stop thinking about the problem that needs solving. Much to be said for breaks, or as Neil Young says, "There's a lot to learn from wasting time."Since when is yoga on the beach a waste of time? Pablo seems to think it is.
