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Here are just a few of my latest works!

#87 - Chalk Pastel
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The Eyes Have It!

These are puppies eyes from Tim. Left to right is Ranger, Bluto and Pete! He got 5 pups from a couple of dogs he had. The middle one Bluto is the only one still living. Pete was sold. He used them for a freight team. They were Alaskan Malamute and Mackenzie River Husky - this means THEY WERE REALLY BIG!

I hope you enjoy this look at their lovely eyes and the markings around them which all these years I've always loved about the Alaskan Malamute/Mackenzie River Husky breeds - ...

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Almost Finished!

Chalk Pastel
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Sydney in the Snowing #85 - 5.19.08

Above is the dog who has 1/2 blue and 1/2 brown eyes ... my friend Linda owns - I sent the photo thru email and she said I did a "magnificent" job. :)
 
Here's a little note from my friend after she received this drawing: "Yes he loved it and has it set out carefully to try and find a frame for it so he can hang it on the wall.  We have  one wall designated for our critters. Thank You Bevinne it was so thoughtful of you!  Love L."

The one below is Peabody - he was a Golden Retriever mix we owned in the 60's - someone just dropped him off in our neighborhood - he was the nicest dog - as you can tell just by looking at him.

Chalk Pastel
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Peabs-a-lot-o-dough-beau-ee-o - #86 - 5/26/08

Chalk Pastel
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forget-me-nots - #83

Forget-me-nots are the official State flower of Alaska. They were the flower that adorned my 1st wedding cake - and my hubby said that he would like to not be forgotten - which I never have.

I love forget-me-nots and this is #83. I hope you enjoy it too!

#81 - Chalk Pastel
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Pretty African Violets

These African Violets are a freestyle form of art for me. I'm taking more artistic license and not working as closely with the original.

I'm really happy with the colors of this one though.

I've had this plant for about 5 years and every year it blossoms and it's blooms stay on the plant for about 3 weeks or more. I really like this plant ...

My Fluffy
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Chalk Pastel

This is a chalk pastel - my latest as of 5/1/08 - he was a wonnerful cat. He was very friendly and loving. His name was Fluffy cause his tail would fluff up EVERY time he got scared by a sound.

My Fluffy - a wonderful friendly BESTEST cat I've ever had.

Here's to Mr. Fluffy - GREAT CAT! Also, this pic doesn't do him justice - but it was a good try! :)

This first work is #77 and it's an expression of what I think heaven will be like. It's a real place. I would like to do another of this and make the colors more oval or round - the paper constricted me because of it's slimness. It's only about 4" high and 12" wide. It's called "My Heaven"

4" by 12"
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My Heaven

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Here's a close up of the angels!

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Close up of the angel - my favorite one in the drawing!

This is the one I finished tonight! It's called Nikko - the Cutest Puppy! He's an American Eskimo. #78 and it's small - about 6" by 8" I love the pleasing colors of the blue around the doggy. I hope you like it. 4/16/08 was the finish date. This is a chalk pastel with alittle charcoal in it.

6" X 8"
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Nikko - the Cutest Puppy!

"Where There is NO Dark, but ONLY Light" #79 - Chalk Pastel

This is a drawing in chalk pastel of the "end of the world" that the children in the Dawn Treader book - and it was my inspiration - his description of mountains that had green tops and trees on them. Very cool I thought and I have attempted to interpret his words here.

Also, I tried to show no dark in this picture and have more light than anything else - because in heaven - the Lamb shall light the place - God bless you!

8.25" X 11.5" approximate
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Where There is NO Dark, but ONLY Light

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Close Up of Right side w/Mountain & Birdies

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Close up of the hill in the middle w/all the trees

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Left side Close up Mountain

#82
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God's LOVE in Color

I'm so happy to be drawing again - it's been about 3 years since I've drawn ... the only thing I can attribute it to is better liver function.
I hope you enjoy these pieces of art!

Enjoy the Art and I hope it takes you 'there'.