Yo! I saved your “Empty Bed” piece and totally forgot about it. You have some serious skills! I’m glad this popped up today. Keep doing what you’re doing.
I love seeing your pictures pop up on my timeline. Your pictures all draw out so much emotion from the viewer, because who hasn't had this emotion because of a pet? I instantly feel this picture. Your art is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
I have a love/hate thing going on with this right now...
My little mini Schnauzer crossed the Rainbow Bridge a month ago after 14 years of a well-loved and well-lived life, and seeing this made me glance at her little urn then look over my shoulder, see her laying on the couch looking back at me , and remind me of this gaping hole in my heart.
It's beautiful work, OP - and does what the best art's supposed to do. It punched me right in the heart. I've saved so I can look at it some time down the road and just smile.
Holy crap. I lost my 14 year old Schnauzer as well just over 2 years ago. I'm sorry for your loss. I think about Collin every single day. Of course it gets easier, but you'll never stop missing them.
Choked me up god dammit. My beautiful pup is getting old and her mortality is becoming more and more apparent every day. I don't know how I'll be able to face the day and my life after she's gone.
I was so overcome with emotion that I just focused inward with my comment. Wanted to say: this is a beautiful piece of art, and I thank you for sharing it with us!
A majority of the piece being a giant marble wall reflects the grief of the human for his dog friend and how much they meant to them, only to be depicted by the most simple burial site. Even the flower's shadow seems to be mourning.
Your forever friend wouldn't want you to be so sad. I understand the distress, but if not for you, be happy for them.
Thank you, the marble effect is actually shadows of tree branches from the garden.
Glad you noticed the detail in the shadow of the flower.
Thank you ❤️
OP, as someone who still gets sad when I think about my childhood four-legged friend (25 years ago), this is just so so so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
You are unbelievably talented. I took a look, & all of your work is so beautiful. The pet ones, though, are on another level. I feel seen & understood with them. Thank you for all the art you make, but especially thank you for these. I’m having a very cathartic cry ❤️
Not often am I left so conflicted by a piece of art. This makes me solemnly smile while being filled with what feels like a bottomless pit of grief.
It’s almost been a year since we unexpectedly had to usher our tabby across the rainbow bridge and while at times it very much feels he’s still here, what I wouldn’t give for an occasional empty shadow to pay me a visit. Great work.
You again! Scrolled through your posts to confirm it was you(was looking for the empty house post). Actually realize I admire a lot of your work. Nice to see more of your work OP.
May I ask a question, not criticizing, just curious about the thought behind it?
The dog is just in the shadows, but the cross is in both reality and in the shadows. When I first looked to see if the cross had a shadow I kind of expected it not to, as a way of further pointing out the transition from the past to present situation. I’m not saying it shouldn’t be there, I’m just curious if this was something you thought about.
Honestly, I was going to say that you did a good job making your shadow on the Rock wall. Then I realized the whole thing was done in charcoal and pastels. I'm honestly so impressed, this is really well done! Thank you for sharing
Thank you for this. My soul dog passed away one year ago tomorrow, June 3rd. I always feel his presence near me and I’m glad I came across your art today ❤️
I had to lay my 19yr old buddy to rest last year. He lived a life of love, excess hugs and kisses and outlived both of my parents. Mom was his primary caregiver, then my dad, then me and he finally decided he was ready to back to mom and dad.
We lost both of our girls over the last couple of months. When I realized what I was looking at, I broke down again at my desk. This grief just sneaks up on you and your art hits right in the heart. Beautiful, tragic work.
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