Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Puppy Love

Emma
10 x 12 acrylic on canvas

Here's sweet Emma...my latest commission. This is her when she was a puppy...all cuddly and cute and fuzzy. My friend Kathleen always says that "puppy smell" is her favorite scent in the world. If they could bottle it...she would buy it!

So the big move is this Thursday. I will be signing off the blog probably until next Monday when everything is up and operating in the new studio.

Funny thing before I go...Maisie keeps introducing us to our new neighbors by chasing bunnies into their yards. Hmmm...not so sure that's the best way to go about it but at least she makes us all laugh and get to know each other. The fence builders won't be able to start building until August 30th...so Maisie will not be able to roam on her terms until then. That's like saddling a wild pony. Help me, people!

Until next week...take good care everyone! xox

22 comments:

Amanda said...

Oh my goodness! How adorable :) Good luck on the move this week!

Archie and Melissa said...

hi linda!

i LOVE your new puppy painting! she is wonderful! i love the colors and textures you chose.

i am so excited for you, james and maisie and cannot wait to help you unpack!

i have my lucky gargoyle already to come live outside your studio!

xo
m & e

artpaw said...

I love the new work ...so sweet!
For Maisie ... 4 words:
Off leash dog park:)

Savannah said...

Emma is just THE SWEETEST, Linda. Ooooh, her adorable personality comes shining through in your representation of her. You've really done a fantastic job here, Linda!! Hugs, Shari

Anonymous said...

Looks like everyone feels the same way I do about my little girl. She always thought she was gorgeous too... Thank you Linda for my sweet, sweet painting.

Holly Loves Art said...

What an adorable painting! Best of luck for BIG move. You're going to be so happy when it's all over. Oh, Linda... I absolutely LOVE the Dog's Rule book photos you've shared below. This will be a definite purchase for me. I can't wait. I'll be watching for it!

Take care and don't forget to bend your knees when you lift (if you lift... maybe you have someone doing it for you!)

Holly

Amy Cameron Evans said...

ha! puppy smell. i can smell it now. i think adult dog's feet smell like fritos. i know, gross. not that i smell my dog's feet all the time but.... ;)

Leslie Moore said...

Emma is a sweet heart, and you've captured her beautifully. Good luck in your move, in meeting the neighbors, and in harnessing your wild pony.

Manon said...

Aw! Emma is a cutie! Love the painting! Lots of luck on your move!

Anonymous said...

What a sweetheart! I love her positioning. It makes you wonder what she is looking at ;) Take care with your move. We'll all be waiting for you!

Moira said...

Love sweet Emma!

Good luck with the move :)

Michele Maule said...

Good luck with your move!!
How exciting :)
Love your new painting!
SO cute.

Peggi Habets Studio said...

How on earth do you have time to paint right now? I'm amazed. Good luck with the move. I'm sure Maisie will love her new digs.

Unknown said...

I'm with your friend Kathleen - PUPPY SMELL!!! Can't get enough of it. What a sweet puppy painting. Uh, how ARE you painting, in the middle of a move??? You are wonder woman! Good luck today. Protect your back.

Oh, and Amy Evans, I think dog's feet smell like fritos too.

Artists With Artitude said...

I am finally back home in Austin and I delighted in catching up on your news. You guys look so happy! You deserve the best, my dear.

xoxo

Donna said...

Oh that is so cute, Maisie is chasing bunnies everywhere! She's havin'fun!

Love the puppy painting (and that puppy smell, I must agree, is just wonderful).

Good luck moving, my friend!

Hugs

Ro Bruhn said...

Beautiful painting and puppy. Good luck with your move, you must be very excited.

sandy said...

Well by now I guess you have moved. I hope all has gone smoothly.

That's a great way to get to know your neighbors, haha.

Lovely painting.

Ruth Welter said...

Hi Linda,

Emma is just gorgeous!!! Your painting of her is just gorgeous!! I agree about that puppy smell too. : )

Ruth

NeereAnDear said...

Paintingis awesome.... good luck on the move!! Bet you cant wait...Maise either silly girl... she is precious....lots of hugs and sloppy kisses from PJ

HUGS

JO

Anonymous said...

Sooo cute!! I hope I can find time to (finally!) catch up with your blog soon! Fergie says hi and we both miss you! Will reply to your email very soon. Happy weekend Linda! :-)

kari and kijsa said...

Beautiful painting!!
Thank you for all your prayers and blessings!
Have a wonderful Labor Day,
kari & kijsa