'Bubble-boy' 2012  acrylic on wood  12" h x 14"w
It's a challenge sometimes to title work.  And other times it comes quite easily.  It usually comes to me while I'm painting.  This one was harder because of the dog.  If it's totally abstract almost anything goes, but as soon as you involve a "realistic" image it becomes a bit trickier.  'Bubble-boy' could change or stay the same.  It's growing on me as we speak!

'Seasons'
45" x 30"
acrylic on old door

I brought this baby home from The Grand Hand Gallery yesterday.  Sure, it would've been nice if it sold but I'm happy to have it back.  I like it....it makes me want to do more landscapey things.

'Loving a Sheba...it's Complicated'

acrylic on wood
11"x14"

I've lived with my sheba inu, Yoko, for about five years now.  Twice, in the early days, I wanted to return her to the rescue organization that I got her from.  Why?  I think it was simply her shebaness.  I was somewhat familiar with the breed from what I read online but it was the beauty of this dog that was the driving force.  They have been described as aloof, independent, hard to train, non-affectionate, run-aways, cat-like, very clean--i.e. they lick their butts a lot.  I got her anyway.

Our relationship has needed time to grow.  The key to a happy and loving life with a sheba inu is acceptance.  I accept her.  I don't fight the characteristics of her breed that she can do nothing about.  She may not be affectionate but she is loyal.  She has her place in this family.  And I can say, finally, that I have no regrets.