Aretha especially loved the park on foggy mornings.
It was her special private time. She wasn't particularly fond of other dogs, and just after dawn there was rarely another dog to be seen. Once she knew we were getting in the car to go, she could hardly contain herself...she'd start making that noise, the one you'd have to hear to believe. Once there, she'd dance through the woods to the marsh, only stopping every now and then to look back at us and smile that big, beautiful smile.
Some of you reading this knew Aretha...but for those of you who don't, all you really need to know is she was a dog with an amazing voice...and some extra toes, just for fun.
very beautiful! love the atmosphere and the story behind it...
Posted by: daisy | July 14, 2008 at 07:08 PM
I really like this. The colors are wonderful! What a fantastic feeling it gives off.
Posted by: Jennifer L. Meyer | July 14, 2008 at 08:01 PM
I love the contrasting of colors and the haunting feeling it gives! Wonderful illustration!
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Posted by: indigene | July 14, 2008 at 08:41 PM
Oh, this is dreamy-lovely. Love the colors. I can really picture Aretha looking back with delight and gratitude. She must have been an amazing dog.
Posted by: Bella Sinclair | July 14, 2008 at 09:41 PM
This is a wonderful image, full of life, not just static; I think that's because it has a lot of you in it. Thanks for letting us walk the dog with you!
Posted by: Connie Martin | July 15, 2008 at 04:36 AM
beautiful colour tones, great depth, I feel i could get lost in those foggy woods quite easily:)
Posted by: janie | July 15, 2008 at 03:08 PM
it's wonderfully striking!
Posted by: johanna | July 15, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Wow... there's so much depth in this! Great use of color and value and shape-- the alertness and excitement in Aretha is so obvious in her little silhouette.
Posted by: elizabeth | July 16, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Beth, what a beautiful "moody" picture. So much atmosphere. The dog looks almost wolf-like. I love wolves! Such intelligence in their eyes!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Knott | July 17, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Quite beautifully done! I love the subtle colors & the sort of stage-set feeling of the receding trees.
Posted by: Curious Art | July 17, 2008 at 03:36 PM