[Clough]

As a performing musician in Greenville, SC, I want you to know that what you wrote here means more to me than I can express. It's everything I ever wanted someone to stop and say to me, whether sitting on my steps picking acoustic or playing a show downtown.
Thank you so much.

Hello, Bedell! Nice to see another musician artist like myself here! :)

[Moparbyfar]

Hey people!   This is a drawing copied from my calendar a few yrs back, (pencil).
 

[Clough]

That must have taken the earth of time to do in pencil!

[Moparbyfar]

That must have taken the earth of time to do in pencil!

Hmmmm, can't recall how long that one took me but I'm sure it was more than a week (on and off).

[cal823]

Wow, that's an awesome dog!

[Clough]

Yes, it is an awesome drawing, Sean! The detail is amazing! Great art does take time! Thanks for responding, Moparbyfar!

[Clough]

I hope that you don't mind, Moparbyfar. But, I just enhanced the image of your drawing a little bit so that others could appreciate the detail that went into it. If this is not okay, then I can remove this post. Please let me know. Thanks!

[Moparbyfar]

Thanks Clough, I should remember to do that next time. Thanks also for the nice feedback guys. I look forward to seeing work from other members on here soon. :) Got anything new to share Clough, or Jrebel, Firm? Anyone? My stuff feels a bit lonely here apart from the lizard and his friends. ;) I understand it's summer where most of you are. Wintry days here. Bbbrrrr!
I need to go out to buy a wood splitter and get cracking on the pile out back. Enjoy your sunshine guys! Bye for now.

[jrebel7]

I should have checked the index to see if I had posted leaves or not. Sorry if it is a repeat. I use acrylic paint but finish them with Polycrylic clear coat, two coats. I like for them to set in a bowl or pretty dish on a table but do best if in a shadow box. I did a large on in a shadow box. I don't think I have that one scanned.

[startover22]

Ohhh I love this idea! How pretty, oh and in a glass bowl for show! YES!

[frangipanis]

Hi Startover, I agree, there's lots of amazing and beautiful work here.

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Also hi there jrebel and mopar et al,
When sketching, what pencils and paper do you use? You get such a clean finish to your work, whereas mine is always a bit smudged etc. Or maybe the question should be, how do you keep your work so clean?

[bushg]

My heart ached while I was writing this. It is my hope that people understand the plight that so many dogs face, through no fault of their own.


What a puppy knows

Before you click that chain,
I may never be the same.

I'm cute and cuddly,
And sometimes puddly.

Right now I'm small and don't know it all.
Except what my mama told me about my Grandpa.

Here is the mistake his owner did make.
I hope you will not want to do the same, for my sake.

Mistake some might say, he gave that old dog a place to lay
And good food to eat everyday.

Yes mistakes, chained dogs can't greet you at the door,
They can't lie by your feet on the floor.

Their life for you they would trade any day.
How could they, if a chain, is where they must stay.

If that is your intention for me
Just leave me be.

I see a lady that will love me
And tell my grandpa's story.



Dog on a chain

On this chain is my home.
Is this chain where I belong?

My master put me here many years ago.
Just how many, I don't know.

Hes never happy when he visits, I feel so alone.
If it will please him I'll find a new home.

Jumping to greet him only makes him yell.
Sometimes I get a swift kick to the tail.

Where did I fail you, where did I go wrong?
Please tell me, I so want to belong.

Days turn into cold lonely nights.
Nights into days, I'm losing my sight.

My old eyes are yellow and covered in haze.
My muzzle is scattered, with many shades of grays.

But never the less I'd be willing to play
And give you my love the rest of my days.

Open your eyes dear one, awaiting you is a rainbow
Why you had to endure this only your master knows.

Was it to teach?
To many, I can make sure your story will reach.

Now you are free to romp and play
And I believe to come back someday.

[jrebel7]

Bushg!! These were heart wrenching but beautiful poems. I could sense the tears in your eyes as you wrote these. Breaks my heart but also makes me think of not only the need for treating our animals with love and respect but our little ones and older people as well.

Thank you for sharing what is in your heart through your poetry! Just wonderful!

[bushg]

Thank you and your so right about the helpless people on this earth that need tenderly cared for. My Great grandpa was taken care of by our entire family until his death same with my husbands Grandmother... that is how it should be if at all possible.

I'm weepy tonight my son graduates high school tomorrow... the first.
I remember how I was afraid to let him go on the first day of school, esp given his heatlh problems, but you know everything has worked out beautifully. Yesterday he landed 2 jobs in one day one making 7 dollars a hour and all the free golf he can play (he is over the moon)and the other one pays 19.50 per hour, both part time until college this fall.
It is like sunshine follows him or better he follows it, his smile is like a bright ray.

[jrebel7]

Thank you and your so right about the helpless people on this earth that neeed caring for my Great grandpa was taken care of by our entire family until his death same with my husbands Grandmother ....that is how it should be if at all possible.

I'm weepy tonight my son graduates highschool tomorrow...the first.
I remember how I was afraid to let him go on the first day of school, esp given his heatlh problems, but you know everything has worked out beautifully. Yesterday he landed 2 jobs in one day one making 7 dollars a hour and all the free golf he can play (he is over the moon)and the other one pays 19.50 per hour, both part time until college this fall.
It is like sunshine follows him or better he follows it, his smile is like a bright ray.

Oh Bushg, I remember those days when my little ones graduated and life changed. We want it to but then we don't at the same time. You have much to be proud of in your son. He is indeed blessed, especially with you as his mother. You hang in there! I know as you reflect how afraid you were that first day of school for him, you may feel some of the same pangs at this time. Just part of the loving and letting them grow up.

I asked a lady one time if it was difficult for her when her daughter moved from home. She said rather rudely, "Well, I didn't raise her to keep her." To which I replied, "Well, I did mine!" I laughed, she laughed. It was painful for me, the letting go, step by step even now as they have matured into wonderful parents of their own children.

Just encapsulate the moment and know it will always be your moment to keep and treasure in your heart. I know you are so proud of him. I am proud of him for you! :)

[startover22]

Thank you and your so right about the helpless people on this earth that need tenderly cared for. My Great grandpa was taken care of by our entire family until his death same with my husbands Grandmother ....that is how it should be if at all possible.

I'm weepy tonight my son graduates highschool tomorrow...the first.
I remember how I was afraid to let him go on the first day of school, esp given his heatlh problems, but you know everything has worked out beautifully. Yesterday he landed 2 jobs in one day one making 7 dollars a hour and all the free golf he can play (he is over the moon)and the other one pays 19.50 per hour, both part time until college this fall.
It is like sunshine follows him or better he follows it, his smile is like a bright ray.

First, I have to say congrats to you and your son! You have done wonderfully with him. He must be so poud! You must be! Free golf and getting paid is a big bonus! ;)
Your poetry is wonderful! Lot's a feeling! I liked it a lot! Thank you

[bushg]

Start, Thank you for your kind words.

[frangipanis]

Very tender and loving poems bushg... beautiful! Congratulations too on your son's graduation. Big steps, eh.

[rpg219]

My heart ached while I was writing this. It is my hope that people understand the plight that so many dogs face, thru no fault of their own.


What a puppy knows

Before you click that chain,
I may never be the same.

I’m cute and cuddly,
and sometimes puddly.

Right now I’m small and don’t know it all.
Except what my mama told me about my Grandpa.

Here is the mistake his owner did make.
I hope you will not want to do the same, for my sake.

Mistake some might say, he gave that old dog a place to lay
and good food to eat everyday.

Yes mistakes, chained dogs can’t greet you at the door,
they can’t lie by your feet on the floor.

Their life for you they would trade any day.
How could they, if a chain, is where they must stay.

If that is your intention for me
just leave me be.

I see a lady that will love me
and tell my grandpa's story.



Dog on a chain

On this chain is my home.
Is this chain where I belong?

My master put me here many years ago.
Just how many, I don't know.

Hes never happy when he visits, I feel so alone.
If it will please him I'll find a new home.

Jumping to greet him only makes him yell.
Sometimes I get a swift kick to the tail.

Where did I fail you, where did I go wrong?
Please tell me, I so want to belong.

Days turn into cold lonely nights.
Nights into days, I'm losing my sight.

My old eyes are yellow and covered in haze.
My muzzle is scattered, with many shades of grays.

But never the less I'd be willing to play
and give you my love the rest of my days.

Open your eyes dear one, awaiting you is a rainbow
why you had to endure this only your master knows.

Was it to teach?
To many, I can make sure your story will reach.

Now you are free to romp and play
and I believe to come back someday.

I have been visiting this thread for a while... just looking and reading. Today, I am impelled to write in here. I am weeping right along with you bushg. I can feel the emotions so deep in these.

[cal823]

You are all such sweet and creative and wonderful people, you know that?