Bela is going home !

I finish varnishing Bela yesterday . I love how the varnish creates a wonderful soft protective final coat on a painting . Today I will cut up lots of protective cardboard and bubble wrap and find the perfect box ,so Bela will have a safe trip home.  Bela and Coopers mom and dad are the special people who take care of dogs and cats , they are veterinarians . In fact the commissions of Bela and Cooper will be hanging in their new veterinary office and even better is the name "BelaCoop Animal Hospital of Northpark . 

Bela and Cooper have passed on , but I feel that part of them will be here forever , and they will help guide their mom and dad to take care of all the animal that pass through their doors . 

I will also be shipping out a paintings  of a German Shepard and Dachshund for their exam rooms . I truly hope that my paintings will bring joy and comfort to all that have a need to go to BelaCoop Animal Hospital . 

I have been off treatment for a week and half . No picc line ....my arm is free ! I wish I could say it has been clear sailing . But it is one day at time , and I am so thankful for a much needed break from I'V antibiotics . Be well my friends ! 

Cooper is home , and my soul is full of simple abundance

What ever we are waiting for , peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance , it will surely come to us , all theses traits are found in our dearest friend our beloved dog .
Dogs carry their serenity with them , a shady grove tree, a special toy and of course just green grass will make a joyful dog .

To capture and paint this joy , this simple abundance is a blessing to my soul . I know this is why and what my inner spirit is meant to do . Thank you "Cooper" for being part of my authentic life .

A note from Coopers Mom !
HI Pamela!! Cooper arrived today at 5pm and I have never been so excited! It is absolutely beautiful and just amazing! I had tears in my eyes just looking at the box! And when I looked at the painting, I cried and hugged my husband. Sam says that the background is so perfect and makes him look so happy and comfortable. He said it looks heavenly, like Cooper is smiling down on us. I like to believe that. It really is the best thing I have ever gotten! I love it! Thank you so much for doing this for us! I can't wait to see Bela! Thank you again!!

Cooper is done !

A fresh coat of semi gloss varnish covers my painting today creating a lovely soft finish . Tomorrow I will mount the hanging hardware and begin looking for a box for shipping . Four months , one painting . Emotions are mixed with disappointment and pride. This size painting would normally have taken the old Pam a month . The new Pam takes four months . The Pam of six months ago could not even have painted it. So I am humble and thankful at the same time .

As I was varnishing cooper today , I wonder to my self if my art has change ? My life has change , I am no longer old Pam . I will never be old Pam. Hard to look that one in the face , but illness changes you . I do think my art has change , my brush strokes are softer, as my strength is not the same . I do see more of my heart, on the canvas , maybe more vulnerable as illness does this.

My desire to paint has not change , it is still there, calling me . My passion is strong , but my body is not always willing . So on that note I am proud to write I will be shipping cooper home this week . My first painting of 2013.

For the Love of dogs

They come into our homes and steal our hearts. They make us smile and giggle and laugh out loud. They snuggle , lick , bark and wag every day. They make us slow down and go for a walks and pay attention to nature. They are soooo joyful .

As a artist my goal is to capture that joy and spread that dog love again and again. This is a high standard to live up to . The greatest moments in my sketches is feeling that joy or tenderness , that I see in the eyes of dogs. It is all about the eyes. I can not express what a true honor it is to sketch a beloved dog . So , lets celebrate the love of dogs today !

Dogs, Art , Lyme and Hope

Powerful lessons have come to my paint brushes this year. They have not moved a inch , they no longer have paint on them , and I have sat still myself as go through treatment . It has been brutally hard, and I have lost my way in darkness at times.

I have sat for hours as IV antibiotic slowly infuse into my picc line that goes to the top of my heart and then the antibiotics can flow straight to my brain . Poison in poison out ....and the beat goes on with treatment.

I have cried more than I ever imagine a person could , as my brain has been swollen from treatment which leads to anxiety and panic. Through the tears, I search for relief , I prayed for relief , I cried for relief.

I needed my art, I miss my art, .....I am lost. What can I do sitting in this chair ? Out came the sketch pad from my hero Anita . Out came the color pencils. Can I do this....?

Oh my poor brain , struggle, more struggle, frustration . Can I even sketch again ? Do I have the strength . Little by little I struggle to sketch , everyday I do not know if I have the strength or the brain power . I have learn to forgive myself for days I can not sketch and to be soooo thankful for the days I can .

Each sketch is a gift, a gift of hope....a gift of kindness. With each sketch I find the joy of friendship in them . The passion of dogs ....with each sketch I reach for good health. With each sketch I reach to live beyond my chair. To all out there who struggle , look into your dogs eyes and learn a powerful lesson , never give up ! Because dogs never ever give up on us .

Kayaking with Scout, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Why not spend the afternoon kayaking with your best friend in  Boothbay Harbor Maine. In a state known for the richness of its coastline, the Boothbay Region stands out as one of the best destination for you and your dog to have fun. So there is no reason to leave your best friend at home. Bring your dog on vacation and explore the coastline in a kayak.

The Tidal Transit Kayak Company supplies you and your dog with everything you need to experience Maine from its finest perspective.  Just ask Scout what great adventure he had today with his family ! Seeing him in his little life jacket with his tail wagging jumping in the Kayak was a very special moment. 

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Maine kayaking tours and rental outfitter, providing adventure trips and expeditions.

That is me ...MERCURY !!!!!!

I am so blessed to have senior dogs, Jasmine who just turned 13 years old and Stone who is 11. Their  days of blasting through the forest are now behind them. Sunbathing on the back deck and snuggling on the couch is what they love now. I sat them down and asked them if it would be OK if i could write about Mercury the blue Weimeraner ? They both said yes, only if i would write how much faster a grey  Weimeraner is compare to a blue. Stone says all that color makes Mercury slow...I am happy  that  my seniors  said it was OK, and their old noses are not to bent out of shape.

 

Hi I am Mercury, the blue Weimeraner , being young and kind , I will let the seniors have their way. So lets get to the important part The Boothbay Land Trust which was Founded in 1980.  The  Boothbay  Land Trust is a non -profit organization working to conserve the natural beauty of Boothbay and  the surrounding areas.  The Boothbay Land Trust preserves and provide over 30 miles of hiking trails. They are open year round and free of charge...how cool is that. When I go hiking  with my papa Robert, we enjoy meadows, forest, wetland and scenic vistas. I chew sticks while papa Robert does the scenic vistas stuff. Some of the trails are easy, others are more challenging............ What,,,,,That is all I can say.   Oh  ya, more details to come.        Do  you like my picture?   That is me ....MERCURY !!!!!!