Saturday, December 20, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Power Napping
Along with his new mamma, Wolfgang is preparing for the Power Napping Competition in the next Olympics.
While I do not see the humor in it, every morning when the alarm goes off at around 7:30, Wolfie likes to prance and say "good morning" by whining and barking several times. Of course his Mamma responds with a high pitched excited "Good morning Wolfie", which only encourages him to carry on even more. It's cute any other time of day, but not before 9 AM from where I stand, or more accurately, from where I lay (trying to sleep!)
While I do not see the humor in it, every morning when the alarm goes off at around 7:30, Wolfie likes to prance and say "good morning" by whining and barking several times. Of course his Mamma responds with a high pitched excited "Good morning Wolfie", which only encourages him to carry on even more. It's cute any other time of day, but not before 9 AM from where I stand, or more accurately, from where I lay (trying to sleep!)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Companion Animal Portrait Artist
My wife is an avid reader of Celebrating Greyhounds magazine. Recently she was devouring the latest issue in which she found mentioned artist Kent Roberts. I wasn't too excited about being distracted from my current project to view another greyhound related website (an even that occurs all too often in our home and office).
I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised, as well as amazed. Check out his Pet Portraits.
This is one of Kent Roberts portraits that struck me the most. So many other pet portrait artists that I have seen can't seem to capture the eyes like Kent does. Others, and I'm thinking of one local "artist" in particular, look-- well they just look cartoonish really. Roberts charges (according to his website) $185.00 for an 11 by 14, which considering the quality of the work, is a very good deal. We are thinking about comissioning a portrait of our beloved Magic Zambia after the first of the year. If we do, we'll be sure to post it along with out impressions of communicating with the artist.
I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised, as well as amazed. Check out his Pet Portraits.
This is one of Kent Roberts portraits that struck me the most. So many other pet portrait artists that I have seen can't seem to capture the eyes like Kent does. Others, and I'm thinking of one local "artist" in particular, look-- well they just look cartoonish really. Roberts charges (according to his website) $185.00 for an 11 by 14, which considering the quality of the work, is a very good deal. We are thinking about comissioning a portrait of our beloved Magic Zambia after the first of the year. If we do, we'll be sure to post it along with out impressions of communicating with the artist.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Wolfgang Update
Wolfie is settling in very nicely.
His ears and tail are both up most of the time.
He has come out of his shell, and plays and barks in his back yard. He has more confidence when he feels safe and secure.
His visit to the vet was very smooth and easy. He almost seemed to enjoy it believe it or not. he even laid down and sprawled out in the exam room waiting for the vet.
He still has trouble with the linoleum. Things take time.
He is a wonderful hound.
And he is making eye contact with us, which he did not do the first couple weeks.
How could anyone not love a face like that?
His ears and tail are both up most of the time.
He has come out of his shell, and plays and barks in his back yard. He has more confidence when he feels safe and secure.
His visit to the vet was very smooth and easy. He almost seemed to enjoy it believe it or not. he even laid down and sprawled out in the exam room waiting for the vet.
He still has trouble with the linoleum. Things take time.
He is a wonderful hound.
And he is making eye contact with us, which he did not do the first couple weeks.
How could anyone not love a face like that?
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