The Kiss

The Kiss

11x14

Charcoal

This drawing is from a photo taken at the Wolf People, Cocolalla, Idaho. It was wonderful to watch these magnificent animals interact.

Satari

Satari

Charcoal

11x14

Satari is a 12 year old black shepherd. I met her when I visited my friend Donna in Sandpoint, Idaho. She was volunteering for the Panhandle Animal Shelter. Satari lived there for four years. What was incredible about Satari is that she was affectionate, playful and loving even after living in the shelter all that time. This drawing is from a photo Donna took on one of their outings.

Donna wanted to adopt her but she already had a large animal family. However, she was committed to finding Satari a home. For five weeks she walked Satari in the towns of Sandpoint and Coeur d' Alene posting flyers in stores and talking to people in hopes of getting her a home. She even had a U tube video made about Satari. No takers.

Whether is was Donna's positive energy, her diligent efforts, or a higher power, out of the blue someone called to adopt Satari. Although she was sad to see her go, she is happy Satari now has a forever home.

Wolves in Pond

Charcoal

11x14

This drawing was done from my photo taken at the Lakota Wolf Campground. It was great to get photos in a natural setting.

Dominic

Charcoal

11x14

Dominic is a friend's dog, a Newfoundland mix, a very sweet guy.

Prince "I'm Ready"

charcoal

11x14

This is my friend's cocker spaniel, always eager for a walk.

Eagle

I am experimenting with charcoal. This is an exercise from the Walter Foster publication.

Sketching with water wash graphite pencil. This pencil is new to me, lots to learn about reflections on water, but experimenting just for today. Great fun!