I haven’t been updating lately, but that’s not because I haven’t been doing the paintings, it’s just that I was burning the midnight oil all during the lead-up to the Trump election.
This portrait is particularly poignant.
The dog is Ernie. He logged many, many miles with his truck driving pal. Ernie passed away, and I was honored to be chosen to memorialize Ernie.
I did this portrait last month, and sadly, the owner of Ernie has also, very unexpectedly, passed away. This becomes a double memorialization, something that I did not anticipate, but I hope eases the pain, somewhat, of the original patron, his wife.
beautiful work Fur … as you said … sadly poignant
Godspeed Ernie … & your daddy
Aw. So sad. But if it helps any, I think the pals are together in heaven <3
Really really well done.
What an honor for the wife, I’m sure it will be cherished for her. You are quite a talented man BFH.
That is the best one you have done
in my opinion.
I hope the owner had a chance to see himself and his pal as everyone else no doubt did in this portrait, a couple of beautiful souls.
Dr. Tar – he did. It was a Christmas gift to him from his wife, who is my very dear friend.
My dearly loved pets will be the first to greet me when I cross the river.
Ernie and his dad are together. Thanks, Mr. Hat. (Something got in my eye.)
Lovely work, BFH. One of your best. RIP Ernie & Pal.
Lovely dog. And the owner too. I have a miniature Schnauzer, I love him to pieces.
A sad story behind a beautiful portrait. People and their pets always get to me. Lovely work, BFH.
Very nice. I am sure his wife and family will cherish. I know I would.
Beautiful, BFH.
@riverlife_callie: Blessings to you and to your dear friend- I can’t imagine her loss.😔🙏
Of course dogs go to heaven. Not sure about cats though. Just finished a book re Near Death Experiences. A little girl died, went to heaven, saw so many relatives, and her puppy, then was taken back to earth. I wanna go to the same heaven as her.
Our dogs were no different than our kids. Loved em all the same.
@riverlife_callie — I am so sorry for your friend’s loss, and your’s as well.
@judgeroybean — Absolutely loved my (in this order) Penny, Benson, King, Angel and Sophie. I know they’re all in Heaven.
But I also loved (in this order) Coco, Charlie, Sapphire, Sam and Teddy.
Believe me, they’re all in Heaven as well.
You know how we feel about our family.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4ynv4a
How very sad but what a wonderful memorial. Prayers for friend, riverlife_callie.
Happy tears and sad tears this weekend. Such is life!
At least we are dealing with the angry tears like so many unhinged.
we are *not* dealing
What is now a wonderful tribute to them. Nice work
Sir Fur!
Oh, Fur. This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us. Our life here is not so much about the accumulating, but with the people and critters we share it with.
God bless Ernie and his human. Mrs. Human, God bless you as well.
Thank you Vixen, JCLady and factslady for your very kind thoughts. I will pass them along. I know my friend will appreciate them.
A wonderful memorial, Fur. Beautiful!
God rest them, and comfort his wife.