Okay, I know it's a goat, not a dog! It's different, but I really needed a break. It'll be good for me. With all the commissions I've been doing, I've been working tighter and tighter, and it's not a good direction for me. This being an artist is always supposed to be fun - because it's what I love doing more than any other "job" I've ever had in my whole life! I was reaching a point where I dreaded going to work each day. So it's time for just some fun, loose, no-stress (well, a little bit of stress still), non-threatening types of paintings. So look for more non-dog paintings for the next week or two. Then I'll get back with a fresh, clear, eager mind to painting dogs again.
All you people, by the way, that I met at the Rose City Classic Dog show -- all those of you that either allowed me to photograph your dogs or that sent some of your own dog's photos to me ------ thank you, thank you, thank you! It was wonderful to meet and talk to you all, and I promise I'll do my very best to get every one of your beloved dogs' paintings done. So please bear with me while I clear my mind, loosen my brush strokes. We'll all be happier for the wait, I promise.
