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Three Sides Of A #1 Dog...A Trilogy Is Completed

8/6/2014

 
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Muddy Waters 




He's the best yellow dog around.


  And now the trilogy is complete.



HISTORY:
Last Fall, when rain was on the pavement, I gently dragged my boyfriend to a 'Paint Your Pet' night at The Loaded Brush.     That resulted in these.  We get total joy out of them.
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Mike was not initially amped up for this outing because he's "not an artist".   
I say, "Yeah, right!"  This is his.  Wow! 


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Muddy Waters: Weathering The Storm (2013)
Notes:
The emotion conveyed in this piece is that of worry.   A fear of the unknown...or rain, a cool breeze, fireworks, certain smells...and mail.  And reflections. In this particular scenario there is a storm brewing.   

Here is my initial version.
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Muddy Waters: Is That For Me? (2013)
Notes:
The focus of this piece is curiosity.  And need.  A need to simply know.   To know where you are going or if you are holding something that could be for a dog.  You're by the microwave.  Are those treats on your plate?  How 'bout that bag?   Is there a toy or bacon in there?  

We have enjoyed both of these paintings so much.   Still, we've known the series could never be complete without a third representation.   Of the other side.  

And today, 08/05/2014,  this happened:
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Muddy Waters: Have A Nice Day Or Else (2014)
Notes:
None.   We don't bring up old stuff in this household.    Good dog.  

    
In conclusion...let's see, I guess go squeeze your pets!  
Oh, and make something fun today!  Even if it kind of sucks.  Seriously, go do it!

The month of August may be hit and/or miss on the blog frequency...but I've got a ton of new art completed and on the way.   

I also bought a piece of Chris Haberman art last week!   I can't pick it up for a few more weeks but I can't wait to share.  

As always, send me an email or leave comment below!   Anything you want to see happen?   amymclainart@gmail.com



richelle link
8/6/2014 06:44:17 am

Love this! I absolutely love that your boyfriend was willing to attempt the painting even after saying he is not an artist. His painting was amazing! I recently blogged about a friend of mine who painted a beautiful first painting. I get weirdly excited about that sort of thing. great work, both you guys!

consu link
8/6/2014 07:17:53 am

Darling! These are awesome!
I just noticed your post on the FB group and came over... Looks like I have been missing out on your blogging, and I am about to catch up! Keep up the good work, and let's make a date soon. xx


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    I love art. I love pets.
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