Final Dog Portrait of 2012

The 2012 had more in store for me than I would ever imagine , now I wonder what will 2013 bring to me ? My pencils sit still and my paint brushes are dry . Failure to paint taught me things about myself that I could not learn any other way . I have discovered about myself that I have strong will and that set backs can make me stronger, smarter and more durable. I have learn my passion for dogs and art has help drive me to do more and be more . Well 2013, I am open wide to what lesson I must learn , but I must let you know with kindness and compassion ,that dogs and art are part of inner soul and that will never change . There is a portrait and a dog waiting to be sketch. His eyes are sweet and wise, and I think of him everyday, so I know in my heart he will appear on my sketch pad and come to life. I just do not know when ?