White Water Rafting

Water smashing and dashing

and thrashing the raft

One more hit,

and there’ll be no more craft.

Rocks crash the bow

And then bash the aft.

To enjoy this sport,

you must truly be daft.

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I’m really more of a landlubber.

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If you’d rather skip the adrenaline rush of white water rafting and instead enjoy a calm sunset at the beach, then consider purchasing this peaceful Lighthouse painting.

This oil on canvas Lighthouse painting and many other fine gifts are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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A Bowling Ball Named Homer

This was Toby’s actual Valentine’s Day gift for me – a colorful Loofah dog. He said he didn’t think I would play with it that much, so he would do it for me. What a sweetie.

In true Toby fashion, he would only agree to a photo if his face were blurry.

Don’t you remember? Valentine’s Day

is my Gotcha Day, so I deserve all the presents.

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Would you care for a portrait of your own lovely pet? Consider having one done at L Bowman Studios.

Here is a link to the ordering process and pricing. Pet portraits make a wonderful birthday gift or a tribute gift to someone who might be mourning.

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Nude Reclining on Sofa – Oil on Canvas

Toby insisted that I paint this picture for him. (He is fascinated with pretty girls.)

I would be even more interested if the painting smelled like something other than linseed oil.

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Care to see what other artwork the boys enjoy? Then come with them to the Museum of the Imagination and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun! Dream Our World and other fine gifts are available from my shop at L Bowman Studios.

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Another Unguarded Picture Falls Victim

Remember, staging is very important when pretending that you’ve done a painting. Note how I’ve covered the work surface with newspapers to imply that I am trying to protect it. Another touch might to have a palette or brushes next to the picture. Done correctly, the ruse can be quite convincing.

In the meantime, my picture needs a name. Any suggestions? Pixie? Pugsly? Cujo?

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To see more like this little pug, visit my website L Bowman Studios.

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Mr. Pickles and the Oasis

Meet Mr. Pickles. This sad fellow ran away from an unhappy home and ended up inspiring an entire pig rescue project called Oasis Acres Potbelly Pig Foster Home. Sadly Mr. Pickles passed away last week from a bowel obstruction. People in his home town of Hannibal Missouri are still mourning his passing. During his short life, this humble pig has brought much awareness to the plight of domestic pigs and and all that is involved in caring for them and finding them loving homes.

Little pig smiles as she lies on her favorite blanket

Say “Hello” to Rose, another domestic piggie. Her happy smile inspired me.

Pen and ink sketch of a Cairn terrier puppy

Frankly, I do not see the resemblance.

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If you would like to add either of these adorable pig-themed items to your household, then visit Oasis Acres for their raffle! All proceeds go to the care and maintenance of the foster piggies.

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Persistent or Pathetic

For months, I have been applying for a position as a Pet Portrait Artist with a company that let’s just say rhymes with “Schmooey”. Every week or so I send another letter along with samples of my work and links to my website. Every week I get absolutely no reply. This isn’t the only place ghosting me. If someone doesn’t like my work, that’s fine, but I hate to waste my time and theirs with a bunch of unwanted letters.

Gma nags me to keep contacting these places, but I wonder where does the line fall between “persistent” and “pathetic”? How many tries does it take before I get the hint?

Don’t kid yourself mom. You’re always pathetic.

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The Colander

I did now know that “riddle” and “griddle” were also synonyms for colander. Hmm, think I might go riddle me some spaghetti…

Come with my boys an an adventure of a lifetime in Dream Our World!

Inside these two puppies visit an art museum and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun.

Dream Our World is available from my store and from Amazon.

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Perfect Lady

Lady Chihuahua sits on Daddy's chair next to the window. Oil on canvas.

Perfect Lady, oil on canvas

Today my heart goes out to all those unlucky pups and peeps who will have a Pandemic Birthday this year. With a Pandemic Birthday, there are no surprise parties, no regular parties, no cake at the office nor nice dinner at a fancy restaurant with close friends. By the time all of this is over, if you say, “Hey, it was my birthday six weeks ago!”, everyone will think you are lame.

If you know someone having a birthday during confinement, consider celebrating their special day by having a pet portrait made for them! Portraits can be done in a variety of mediums (even crayon, if you want) to fit a variety of budgets.

You can contact me here or through my website L Bowman Studios. Help keep the economy moving and small business alive!

Bored terrier lies next to his tennis ball.

(And Toby full of biscuits. He insists that is a very important point.)

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Prefer binge gift shopping? Then order a bunch of copies of Dream Our World! Bored friends and family will be grateful for the fun diversion where they can visit the only museum in the world still open.

At the Museum of the Imagination, Bitey and Toby view the world of art from a canine perspective all while enjoying a day of unsupervised fun.

Dream Our World is available from Amazon.

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Schroedinger and Dirty Hankies

Black and white cat sitting in box

Earlier this year business was slow. As soon as I got sick, though, all sorts of requests started pouring in. It has left me with mixed feelings about colds. Sure they hurt like heck and my dreams turn weird, but it does allow me to buy more biscuits for my stinky Toby.

Toby is totally behind the idea of me getting sick. Turns out he is particularly fond of dirty hankies. Toby was inspired by my last post to want to chase a little sister around with gross hankerchiefs, so when I had a dream of him getting an itty bitty Westie sister he was all on board. Arf! Arf! Arf!

He claims he won’t put his little sister in a box with dirty hankies as a science experiment, but I see no reason to trust him.

Sad Cairn terrier looks out of door.

Aw, Ma, how can you say you don’t trust this face?

(Where did you put that latest box from Amazon?)

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To help Toby get even more biscuits, pick up a copy of Dream Our World

In Dream Our World, Bitey and Toby go on an adventure to the Museum of the Imagination. Fortunately, this museum is very welcoming. No one hovers over your shoulder or yells at you for wanting to touch the artwork. It is a fun place to go!

Inside, the pups view the world of art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun.

Dream Our World is available from Amazon.

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If you already have a copy of Dream Our World but would still like to help Toby eat too many biscuits, order a pet portrait form L. Bowman Studios. (A sample of my work is above.)

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Toby’s First Tree

Christmas tree with picture of Geordie overlooking the scene.

Kind of sweet, isn’t it?

Notice how Geordie is up in the corner supervising all of the goings on. He likes to point out that now he is on the same level as the angel.

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Looking for a gift this holiday season? There is still time to order copies of Dream Our World!

In Dream Our World, Bitey and Toby visit the Museum of the Imagination where they view art from a canine perspective and enjoy a day of unsupervised fun.

Dream Our World is available from Amazon (but not the library. Not yet.).

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