Christmas Comes Early in Texas

Long time ago, in a galaxy far away.....

I made a friend who lives in Texas. We share a mutual love of Jack Russell Terriers, and our jacks brought us close together.
I love her dogs as if they were mine, and she loves mine as if they were hers.

So when it came to Christmas this year, I made a painting of my friend Marie's beloved jack Jazzabella Jasmine Jacqueline Russell von Burkhardt (who now resides in Heaven) and the Peace rose given to her after Jazz's passing.
For the story of "You are Not Alone" click here


and my own darling Missy wanted her Arnkee Mawie to have a pikshure of her own self, and as Marie had admired this painting.. it was the one which wended its way to Texas.

Sent early to make sure they could be framed for Christmas.. and here they are, sitting under the tree !

Jazz and Peace

Jazzabella Jasmine Jacqueline Russell ( Jazz for short ) was a very lucky dog.
After a bad start in life she was adopted by a wonderful lady who lived on a farm. Jazz had many adventures around the farm, running up and down the rows of crops and riding in the farmer's truck. Greatly loved by all.
No dog could wish for a better life.

When Jazz passed away, her wonderful owner was understandably distraught. I came up with the idea of buying a rose to commemorate Jazz that could be planted on the farm.
Together with another friend, we bought two roses, Peace and Memorial Day.

Here is a sketch of a flower from the Peace rose, with darling Jazzie looking over it, telling her mum she will never be alone.



It is a sentimental piece - and when I make it into a painting, it will be a sentimental painting. The sentiment is love. No finer feeling.

Love.
This above all.

20 years

Its our 20th wedding anniversary today.
We're going out for the day, probably to the coast. So there'll be no painting today, though I am sure there'll be lots of photos which will give me inspiration for future work.

In the meantime, here are a few of the rescue dogs I have been privileged to paint. Meet Jazzabella, DeeDee and Peaches