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Cody, Blue Merle Sheltie


"Cody," 8" square, commissioned pet portrait of a blue merle sheltie, private collection (THANK YOU!). As always, inquiries, including how you can get your own Dog-a-Day painting, may come to me.
 
I painted today in a deep fog, I suspect complicated by the lethal combination of cold medicine and a hearty mashed potato overdose. Cody, with his great markings, was the perfect antidote.
 
I'm ready for a serious nap right now.
 
But I'll be back tomorrow, with a new painting.
Thanks as always for sharing these portraits and following along!
Kim
www.turtledovedesigns.com
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  1. Lauren Everett Finn10:19 AM

    Ah, Kim, this is just beautiful... Gorgeous dog.

    I am going through cold # 2 as well... What's up with that?

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  2. Kimberly Kelly Santini10:30 AM

    Thanks, Lauren. There's something to be said about working more slowly than normal (because I didn't feel well) - I saw things differently, which made some elements more successful than they might have been otherwise.

    Sorry to hear you're sick too. This has been a brutal winter for viruses and sniffles. I haven't been this sick in a looooong time (and of course, now I've cursed myself).... feel better!! off for more tea.

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