Illustration Friday - Return

Charcoal & Pencil on Paper.  Annie. 

 A return to art. 
A return to art featuring Annie.
A return to Illustration Friday.


We are recently returned from spring break, a fun but somewhat exhausting trip to Disneyland and the desert. 

Andreas Canyon, Palm Springs

Desert Blooms

Intrepid Explorers

Remembering Annie

Here is a whimsical painting remembering Annie.  If there is a doggy heaven, this would be it for our Annie.  When I showed this to my 9 year old he got a bit emotional...I would never upset my child on purpose but his reaction to this little painting assures me that I got her spirit right. 

Annie

Today we said goodbye to our beloved friend.  Annie was our first baby, a wedding present from B's aunt and uncle.  She loved the beach and chasing shore birds.  She loved her tennis balls and trying to catch gophers.  Most of all she loved us.  She was sweet and cheerful even in these last few weeks when her body was failing her.  We miss her already.

January 25, 2012

September, 1999

October 31, 1999

She loved the babies and the babies loved her.

We will never forget you, Annie.