My very first little dog artifact, in faux green soapstone.
Today I have pics of my very first dog pack. I love them so much already! I stayed with a very ancient-looking prototype, with long snout, upright and slightly cocked ears, and a curly tail. The curling tail seems to be the discerning characteristic of a dog versus a wolf or coyote. I could be wrong, but I’m going with it for now.
A whole pack of ancient dogs!Running with the dogs. For Joanne!
I also have two little otters who are different from their brethren. Their backs arch up. I think they look like they’re doing that thing kittens do, when they arch their backs and hop sideways. And look–see the tiny toes on this one’s feet??
I find it just as important to write about my art as to make it.
I am fascinated by stories. You can tell when people are speaking their truth--their eyes light up, their voices become strong, their entire body posture becomes powerful and upright. I love it when people get to this place in their work, their relationships, their art.
As I work from this powerful place in MY heart, I share this process with others--so they have a strong place to stand, too.
Because the world needs our beautiful art. All of it we can make, as fast as we can! Whether it's a bowl, a painting, a song, a garden, a story, if it makes our world a better place, we need to do everything in our power to get it out there.
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11 thoughts on “RUNNING WITH DOGS”
Oh, my! Love these. Particularly fond of otter toes. Wonderful.
I’ve been following your blog for well over a year now, and reading your archives. I was planning on purchasing one of your horse necklaces at Sunappee this year, and NOW you go and make dogs, too! I’m conflicted and torn, now! :^) It’s going to be a very tough decision!
Now I know exactly what I will get my teenage neighbor for her birthday – a wonderful prehistoric dog. Myself, I want me some otter toes! Or maybe a dog to remind me of the wolves I saw this summer… Oh no, now I’m in a quandary too!
Luann Udell 
Oh, my! Love these. Particularly fond of otter toes. Wonderful.
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You are toooo much! go girl go!!
LOVE THEM!!!!!
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Love them all but those otter toes are just to adorable!
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Those are wonderful! I love your new dog pack!
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Fantastic… how about some little Bastets?
cheers!
gera
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No breeds! No breeds! I’m stickin’ with wild dogs! :^D
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lol- no worries about breeds!
Bastet is the Egyption CAT god
Cat lovers demand equal time! ;-D
cheers!
gera
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I’ve been following your blog for well over a year now, and reading your archives. I was planning on purchasing one of your horse necklaces at Sunappee this year, and NOW you go and make dogs, too! I’m conflicted and torn, now! :^) It’s going to be a very tough decision!
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LOL, I didn’t mean to cause a quandary. All I can say is, you’ll know the right piece when you see it–trust me! :^)
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Oh, I adore the faux green soapstone!
Now I know exactly what I will get my teenage neighbor for her birthday – a wonderful prehistoric dog. Myself, I want me some otter toes! Or maybe a dog to remind me of the wolves I saw this summer… Oh no, now I’m in a quandary too!
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Photos! Look how GREAT these photos look on your blog, Luann… YAY!
And I LOVE my prehistoric, no-breed, wild dog! But I also LOVE my horse… no quandaries for me… instead of “either/or” how about “both/and”?
xo 🙂
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