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Orange, from Theresa's Rainbow


"Orange (from Theresa's Rainbow series)," 8" square, pit bull portrait in acrylic on board. Inquiries to ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com .

Some days you just keep moving forward. This was one of those days.

This morning I received a phone call from a dear friend that she had put her wonderful dog to sleep. Dinah and Amos haunted my every step - it hit so close to my heart, having lost Miah just a few short months ago, and knowing that their relationship was so very much like ours. And then another dear friend (I do have too many to count, for which I am ever so grateful) informed me of last minute travel plans, heading cross country to help her ailing father.

It seems very shallow or empty to throw a daily painting into the world amongst all this, but move forward we must. While remembering those who made our paths passable, whether they first offered a hand to toddling legs, or simply steadied us with their mere presence in times of need.

So, with that I give you another Theresa painting. Theresa, who is the poster child for tenacity and strength of spirit.
Thanks, as always, for following along with the Dog a Days.
And for sharing these paintings with those who matter in your lives.
Kim
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  1. Unknown2:17 PM

    This painting of Amos is absolutely beautiful! Just look at that face.....awwww. You do BEAUTIFUL work!

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