Something About Dogs
In the past I was never into dogs. But things change: as an artist I now view dogs differently than I did years ago. Whenever I see a dog these days I want to sketch it.
A dog in motion is challenging -- full of life -- sniffing, wagging, exploring. A quiet dog or a photo of a dog affords a different kind of connection. When I look into the face (eyes especially) of a dog or dog in a photo, my pen or paintbrush in hand, I'm in "the Zone" and engaged in a relationship of sorts. I want to know what the dog is thinking, feeling. Surely we're not so different, this dog and I.
Their faces are so expressive. A cocked head with eye-contact is definitely saying something. What would he or she say if they could talk? Is it an eager, "Hello, it's me!" or "Tell me again how cute I am!" or ...?
You may have your own ideas about what these dogs are saying. Or what your own dog is saying to you right now.
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