Sharing Art

[avlearay]

Hi all! I wanted to share something different with all my fellow artist, at least it's different for me. I love using mixed medium and creating abstract/contemporary pieces and I put my heart and soul into every one. This past week was very difficult for me, my Pekingese dog Smooshie passed away after 16 1/2 years. I have photographs of her since she first joined my family at 6 weeks old. I felt the need to pay a "handmade tribute" to her and drew a couple of sketches with charcoal. She will be forever in my heart, and I wanted to share my sketches with you.

Lea

[Erika Takacs]

Sorry to hear that, Lea. You can tell he was very special to you by looking at the drawing. Maybe you should turn it into a painting. I'm sure Smooshie would be very happy with this one. Erika

[Singular]

Lea,
I am very sorry for your loss. I know that can be a tough thing to go through. Smooshie sure was a cutie.

all the best,
Joe

[avlearay]

Thank you both for your kind words. I do miss Smooshie very much! I've never painted an animal before, but perhaps I will try one of Smooshie when I get back to myself a little more.

Thanks again,

Lea

[johnwalkeasy]

Nice sketches. I also have lost pets. They never really go away. They are family. I have two small dogs now. They will capture your heart. I think a painting of her is a good idea.

[avlearay]

Hi John.

Thanks for the kind words. You are absolutely right about my dog being family. She was my "first baby", I raised her since she was 6 weeks old and had her before my children were born. The house seems so empty with out her here. A painting sounds like another great way to honor her memory.

Lea