Monday, September 19, 2011

BigRudy and Blue Ball. The Love Story.

I've been busy doing yawn-worthy tasks like cleaning the car and vacuuming the house and laundry and businessy things on the compooter. If you are me (which incidentally, I am), it is difficult not to be side-tracked by some whim or other in the midst of hard work. On this occasion, I felt very much inclined to make a piece of mini wall-art. As you do. My obsession with the dogs is already unapologetically over-documented, so it will come as a surprise to nobody that I painted this picture of Rudy (except perhaps Forrest, who may not expect to receive it in his next care package!).

Rudy is rarely found without Blue Ball. He mourns it's absence on our walks and tries to sneak it along for road trips. He greets people at the door with it, he sleeps with it and plays with it. Given the chance, I expect he's read it poetry. It's love.
At my request, BigRudy was so obliging as to pose for a photo next to his likeness (or more accurately, he was momentarily distracted by Felix who was singing a power ballad through the window). He is also naked because Felix chewed his collar and neckerchief off. Boys will be boys....

13 comments:

  1. This is so much fun (and it was very kind of Rudy to pose for the photo)!

    I am also easily distra... oooh something shiny...

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  2. Being obssessed with a dog is a good thing! And I love seeing your creations inspired by your two beautiful Shepherds. Keep them coming! My Labrador, Callie, has a thing for her purple ball, and also greets company with her mouth full. Well, it keeps the noise level down as she tries to bark with her mouth full.

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  3. Wonderful likeness and super painting.
    Stew.

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  4. This wall plaque is really nice. I like how you showed your work papers too.

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  5. The dogs must be totally devoted to you. You can understand their wishes.

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  6. Wonderful painting of 'Big Rudy'. Much more fun than vacuuming. When inspiration strikes you gotta run with it. I like your style of writing too.

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  7. Thanks each one of you! What can I say...Rudy regularly steals the show around here, and Felix is following boldly in his footsteps. They keep me on my toes (not always in a manner that I appreciate) but they are the apple(s!) of my eye....

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  8. So cute! (The doggie and the painting.) I love GSDs, such good dogs.

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  9. I always have fun when I come here! Forrest will love this care package! Love the plaque and your dogs!

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  10. Lovely work and beautiful boys I used to enjoy painting on wood but gave it up as HK is not the best place for it.
    Hope your man gets back soon and safely

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  11. Great painting! The PHOTO with dog and painting is priceless!

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  12. Lovely work! Blue ball story is so cute!

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