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Hot Shot, my Subject

by Gwen Sep 4

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Generally, I prefer my horses well mannered and sedate…

Horse print

So, unfortunately, these playful horses were just too much for my calm, even-keeled personality…

Thank you, dear 1970’s.  You were oh, so very important in my life…

Playful Horses Pring

But, time passes and we must needs move on…

With some color, please…

Stenciling the Backboard2

I just kept thinking how much I love Hardees while I was painting this…

Have you tried their Chicken Tenders?

OH. MY. GOODNESS.

And what about that new Memphis BBQ Burger.


That, my bleeps…sigh.  I have no words.

But I have the ever widening hips to prove just how amazing it is…

But that is totally off the subject.  Major.

I’m trying to talk to you about Art.

Stenciling the backboard

Art is subjective.

And my subject {hehehe}, however much I complain…

Hot Shot Pencil Sketch Up Close

Is loved.

{But don’t tell Morgan I said that.  I wouldn’t want him to think I’d like to start taking this monster for walks…}

My challenge to you… Pick up a pencil.

And see what flows out.  Just for fun, eh?

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What the BOLD ones say:

  1. Bella (@weheartDIY) says

    Sep 4 at 7:54 am

    What a cool idea for matting!! And I didn’t know you can sketch…this is awesome G!

    • G-Dawg says

      Sep 4 at 9:00 am

      Thank you, crazy girl!

      I TRY to sketch! I took one art class in high school, and I sooo wish I had kept on that trajectory… Never too late, I guess!

  2. debbiedoos says

    Sep 4 at 8:06 am

    Oh Gwenn, you are so talented. Believe me if I pick up a pencil, it would not be pretty on paper. I can barely draw a stick man.

    • G-Dawg says

      Sep 4 at 9:01 am

      Thank you so much, Debbie!

      Start with some scribbles… it’s very freeing!!! hehe

  3. cassie says

    Sep 4 at 8:17 am

    that is amazing and i LOVE how you framed it out!!! i am thinking instead of picking up a pencil i will email you some photos of charlie and jake, k?

    • G-Dawg says

      Sep 4 at 9:01 am

      THANK YOU, my friend!!!

      Send them, yo. I love to sketch critters!

  4. Ali says

    Sep 4 at 12:02 pm

    Amazing!!!!!! Truly an artist (said like – arteest)!

    • G-Dawg says

      Sep 6 at 9:04 pm

      Oh, gosh… thanks! I need some mo’ practice, though!

  5. Tina says

    Sep 4 at 3:56 pm

    Great drawing, Gwennie, and great idea for the mat.
    My abilities in this area would require depositing my sketch into another receptacle in the POTTY room. My dad is an artist and architect and I cannot draw a thing. ;(
    So sad.

    • G-Dawg says

      Sep 6 at 9:05 pm

      Thank you, Tina! Oh, how awesome your dad is an artist and an architect! I wanted to go to architecture school, but it never happened… and that’s ok. I’m happy!

  6. Blliss says

    Sep 4 at 6:34 pm

    I can’t even make stick people good, but I’ll meet ‘ya at Hardee’s for some tenders and you can teach me how to draw.

    ~Bliss~

    • G-Dawg says

      Sep 6 at 9:06 pm

      Ha! Hardee’s it is!!!

  7. Bonnie at {PaperKeeper} says

    Sep 4 at 7:17 pm

    Awesome in so many ways…I love it! I am pretty sure my pencil cannot do what your pencil does. So cool!

    • G-Dawg says

      Sep 6 at 9:06 pm

      Oh, Bonnie! Thank you so much, girl! I wish I had more time to sit and practice…

  8. Kelli says

    Sep 5 at 11:49 pm

    Very cool! Great job!

    • G-Dawg says

      Sep 6 at 9:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Kelli! How are you doing these days! I hope you are feeling OK…

  9. Holly says

    Sep 6 at 8:08 pm

    The frame makes the art extra special – really! OMG! You make me laugh….the Memphis BBQ burger? Does not look good!

    • G-Dawg says

      Sep 7 at 7:39 am

      Ha! I thought the same thing until I took a bite of Morgan’s… OMGSH! It was divine!!! Hahahaha!!!

      Thanks, girl!!!

  10. Jill says

    Sep 7 at 9:42 pm

    you are very talented Gwen! I did a pencil drawing in the 70’s of my first love…Donny Osmond…wonder what happened to it? think I like your dog better 🙂

    • Gwen says

      Sep 10 at 3:01 pm

      Ha! Oh, Donny!!!

      Thanks, girl!

  11. Holly Lefevre says

    Sep 10 at 12:20 pm

    How can you not love that! Sweet puppy! Love it!

    • Gwen says

      Sep 10 at 3:01 pm

      Sometimes…. Oh boy!

      But, in the end..he’s our Hot Shot!

  12. Martha @ MarthaLeoneDesign.com says

    Dec 13 at 7:46 pm

    I love the picture of the dog and especially love the challenge to pick up a pencil. Thanks!

  13. Cindy Hiebert says

    Jan 3 at 6:19 pm

    Oh my goodness! I am no longer a virgin for blogs! You swept me off feet with you glorious color! I love color and came from a Mother that was VERY afraid if it. I have no idea how best to use color in my little home in a way to please my eye and make me happy while avoiding chasing off my friends! I am a lover a greens (not olive greens -blech).

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