"Dog Walker"9" x 12" acrylic on paper
This is my submission for this months Calypso Moon Artist Movement. Our assignment was to paint a scene from our life that included people. Since I've already painted Paige, I thought I would get going on painting each of the other children.
Phoebe, pictured here, is 2 1/2 and full of herself like most toddlers. She likes what she likes, hates what she hates, and gets what she wants. Mostly. She is one of those people that have "it", whatever that "it" is that attracts people to them like moths to a flame. Kids at the park fight to see who will play with her. Kids in preschool punch each other to sit next to her. Her brother sneaks into her bed every night so he can sleep with her. Why? As he says because he loves her so much.
We all do.
Especially Belly, our 10 year old Great Dane. Belly is meek and passive so it's no problem letting Phoebe walk her which she does often. To and from the park, the garbage bin, the "ditch", Phoebe pulls on Belly to get to her going.
Its a great thing, really. It keeps Phoebe moving in the right direction and makes Belly feel loved.
Phoebe, pictured here, is 2 1/2 and full of herself like most toddlers. She likes what she likes, hates what she hates, and gets what she wants. Mostly. She is one of those people that have "it", whatever that "it" is that attracts people to them like moths to a flame. Kids at the park fight to see who will play with her. Kids in preschool punch each other to sit next to her. Her brother sneaks into her bed every night so he can sleep with her. Why? As he says because he loves her so much.
We all do.
Especially Belly, our 10 year old Great Dane. Belly is meek and passive so it's no problem letting Phoebe walk her which she does often. To and from the park, the garbage bin, the "ditch", Phoebe pulls on Belly to get to her going.
Its a great thing, really. It keeps Phoebe moving in the right direction and makes Belly feel loved.
Moving in the right direction and feeling loved -- that's everything really. Belly is such a great name. Your painting has a great feel.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet painting. Isn't it amazing how gentle big dogs can be with very small children, and as you say - how commanding they can be of such a large animal. Very nice work, you have depicted this wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteA sweet thought behind this work of yours Paula.Loved it.
ReplyDeleteHow very, very touching! A dog weighing 100 lbs. more than Phoebe walks along with her at her command! How sweet and wonderful - wonderful picture - I especially liked the trees and sky- my only critique is that the sidewalk disappeared too quickly and the angle isn't quite right. But I'm not a painter and don't know squat about how to do such a thing! Phoebe and Belly are just "perfect"! Go, Paula!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet painting and story. And I love the name Belly too! The Great Dane's nickname is "Gentle Giant" and this one proves it's true! Nice work.
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