Our good friend Nanina d’Onofrio of the Wayside Artist Studio in Pennsylvania sent us a perfect painting of our Tennis Ball Obsessed Chelsea this week – it now has a place of honor on a small table that sits below the paintings she had previously given us of Smokey Lonesome Ollie, Paw Licker Annie and, or course, The Red Man himself.
My photo doesn’t do the paintings justice, but trust me, they truly capture the physical appearance and the souls of our dogs in their eyes. We are beyond grateful for this deeply moving expression of friendship. She has been one of The Red Man’s followers from the beginning of his rants and raves, and we love her works of art.
This weekend Spike had company: our granddog Sadie. She came Friday night and will go back to her house today, but once they got to know each other, Sadie and Spike played and played until they ran out of steam and then jumped in our water fountain and played in the dirt some more and tracked mud in Casa de Canterbury. Spike came back to himself, and we are happy for him and for us for this peek into the possibility that there really will be spring this year after a harsh winter.
It’s nice to have to worry about room in the king-sized bed again.
Red's Rants and Raves 
What a beautiful gift you received.
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Honestly, we love these paintings and look at them every day of our lives. We live in one room, and they are in the corner but it is the center for us.
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I live on one room also pretty much although I have more than 1 room
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Us, too…funny how that works, though! 🙂
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I know, but I like it this way, don’t you?
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Absolutely!!
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I love this…to have them all home again. I’m moved to tears that these little paintings enlarge your hearts with joy. To succeed in capturing their spirits for you is my greatest compliment, better than any award.
That Spike had a happy day warms my heart in turn. They really do miss their siblings. It’s takes time and love to bring those left behind around. So glad he has a “cousin” to help.
I love you two like family. Summer is coming. 😀
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We love you like family, also! If spring comes, can summer be far behind?? 🙂
We must make a trip to Pennsylvania again and visit with you and all of yours!!
We are headed to Texas later this month, but we love the northeast and are threatening to make another visit in the summer…
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I wish there was a love button for this post. ❤
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Thanks so much! I appreciate the sentiment from our Canadian Amiga!! 🙂
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These paintings are wonderful! 😀
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We love them, Dianne – I wish you could see the real ones…they look just like our babies. Sending you love across land and sea to Casa de Canterbury’s Favorite Australian Author and her family, too…
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The paintings are precious, holding love and warm, clear eyes. I admire the artwork and the pretty frames. So glad the grand-dog, Sadie, got Spike up and playing. I am sure he was “down” and “in the blues,” for awhile.
Beautiful post, Sheila. Hugs to all!
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I’m glad you mentioned the eyes, Robin. I think that’s what I love most, too.
Spike had a good honeymoon with us…he had lots of friends to meet along the way! Got us all going!
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It takes talent to draw and paint animals, while still portraying their lovable characters, Sheila. Nanina truly captured the warmth of their eyes, glad you felt this way, too. Having Spike along probably helped ease some, but definitely not all, the feelings of loss. Making friends along the way is a great trait! 🙂
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The drawings of the dogs are what we would always save if there were ever a time when we had to leave Casa de Canterbury…Ann captured the faces and expressions and yes the warmth of their eyes to perfection. We are so lucky to be able to see these every day! They bring smiles of good memories.
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I LOVE the glass works in your new posts, Robin – and the Mother’s Day poem was lovely. You have been busy!!
And doing good things, too…:)
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Happy that my sharing the pretty glass shone a little brightness into your lives, Sheila! ❤
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I love your images!! You’ve come a long way, baby…:)
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