BLOGS, FROGS,DOGS...& WRINKLES

Hmmm...between weird Internet connections, artwork commissions, family activities, readjusting to the U.S., feeding my dogs and finding a place to hang my Stetson....my blog life hasn't come close to reaching an acceptable and sane level. Please don't give up on me.

The May 8 blog featuring the Empty Easel had 20 comments. I wrote every commentor's name on a piece of paper and drew one...Michelle Burnett. So, Michelle will be getting an original 8 x 10 frog painting from me to hang in her closet, or under the sink, or some other appropriate place.

My son, Mark, his wife Melinda, and their two boys, Tyler and Andrew.
Fairly normal looking......huh?

Their Dog, Lola Lou.
Fairly abnormal looking....huh?

My son, Mark, and his wife, Melinda, and their two boys, Tyler and Andrew have two dogs. Those two dogs are, to say the least, unusual. One of them belongs to a breed that has the dubious distinction of being selected as the "World's Ugliest Dog" for two years in a row. Above is the picture of "Lola Lou" an African crested. Despite having one eye weird, paws like an alien, splotches like a Jackson Pollock project, and hair in strange places, she is very lovable. Except nervous and afraid of everything...if you sneeze, she'll go hide in the corner and wonder what she did to offend you. Below is the reference photo I used, and my finished "Poochtrait".






And below, is their other dog, Piddles. An age old chihuahuamutt
that is half blind, very feeble, goes around sticking her tongue out all the time, but would do anything in the world for you...sweet dog.






So I've started doing pet portraits big time. I've already done a few and hope to get better as I go along. I've got pet shops in the area supplied with a little poster and order forms...with their commission and ten bucks going to the local animal shelter. You can see more "Poochtraits" on Daily Pain Things by clicking DPT

And Windows to the Words finished May with not too many submissions for the Sunrise/Sunset challenge, but those submitted were nice. This month's challenge is Old Folks..Love them wrinkles. And below is just one of the references for this month....submitted by Liz Holmes. You can see the others by clicking WTTW.


Thought for the Blog: It is often easier to try, than to prove it can't be done.