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Published: 2010-05-15 18:41:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 2333; Favourites: 50; Downloads: 54
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Description In memory of my Labrador Retriever, Toby, 1998-2010. This painting is my goodbye to a very special dog, my one in a million. He was such a wonderful companion over the past 12 years and and was never happier than when out exploring the woods. I will miss him more than words can express, so this painting will have to suffice.

Painted in Corel Painter using wet acrylic brushes.
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Comments: 47

lusete [2011-09-08 16:05:02 +0000 UTC]

This is so cute, love the painting... but then I am bias, I have a chocolate labrador... And very sorry to hear about your loss.

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runique In reply to lusete [2011-09-08 16:26:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I have a choc labrador too, he's 8 now and still almost as excitable as when he was a puppy, don't think he'll ever truly calm down. Love your pics of Rosie in your animals stock gallery, I don't think I could get mine to stay still long enough

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lusete In reply to runique [2011-09-08 16:30:47 +0000 UTC]

Mine is a show off... when we do a photo shoot after a while she gets fed up of not been the centre of attention. So she budges in after a few photos she goes to bed

I am thinking of getting a black on next year... but still debating it

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runique In reply to lusete [2011-09-08 16:48:49 +0000 UTC]

Yes, my choc (Oscar) loves being centre of attention too, total attention seeker in fact Go for it with the black lab, you won't regret it. They have such wonderful temperaments, usually very laid back and placid. Nearly all the chocs I've met have been excitable, whereas the black ones are usually very placid. They'll get excited if you play with them of course, but their natural instinct is to stay calm.

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lusete In reply to runique [2011-09-08 17:50:17 +0000 UTC]

mine is very calm, but then I made a point in choosing the calmest of the pack.

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Miewou [2010-10-18 00:54:24 +0000 UTC]

Ur use of green always impresses me its so bright and inviting, wonderful job on the technique, such a clean picture. And what a beautiful dog! <3333

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runique In reply to Miewou [2010-10-18 01:13:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I worry that I use green too much, but I love woodlands and try and capture the colours I see there.

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Void-Hamlet-Herself [2010-10-14 18:28:44 +0000 UTC]

This tribute is now brought to the dA News: The Void Hamlet: Members Feature, Vol. I : Randomly chosen artworks by the members of #The-Void-Hamlet (Art of Sentimental Value), submitted throughout the project's 1st month.

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runique In reply to Void-Hamlet-Herself [2010-10-14 21:47:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the feature!

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Swordexpert-Stock [2010-10-12 02:15:36 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful memorial for mans best friend. So sorry to hear about your loss.

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runique In reply to Swordexpert-Stock [2010-10-12 02:40:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the kind words. And thanks for the fave & watch.

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joeyv7 [2010-10-11 15:39:05 +0000 UTC]

This is beautifully done - I'm sorry for the loss of your friend

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runique In reply to joeyv7 [2010-10-11 19:17:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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rlkirkland [2010-09-26 19:23:09 +0000 UTC]

Yes, dear friends are missed.

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runique In reply to rlkirkland [2010-09-26 21:00:21 +0000 UTC]

Indeed. My other dog has been ill recently too and just got home from being inpatient at the vets. Luckily he's recovering though as I don't feel ready to paint another of these portraits just yet!

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rlkirkland In reply to runique [2010-09-26 21:30:29 +0000 UTC]

Whew,
Live long and prosper old sport.

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Oxidizing-Angel [2010-09-04 11:15:05 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry for your loss, it's a beautiful picture.

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runique In reply to Oxidizing-Angel [2010-09-04 13:15:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Michelle-Fennel [2010-08-19 18:57:09 +0000 UTC]

he's lovely!
his spirit will be around every time you remember him <3

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runique In reply to Michelle-Fennel [2010-08-19 20:08:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Yes, I have this hanging on my wall now and it helps to remember him by.

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jebus139 [2010-08-09 18:11:49 +0000 UTC]

Hello

Just to let you know - this deviation has been featured here: [link] AUGUST 2010 FEATURES

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runique In reply to jebus139 [2010-08-09 21:01:11 +0000 UTC]

Big thanks for the feature, you've brought together a really beautiful collection of images in your journal, I'm going to enjoy exploring them all

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jebus139 In reply to runique [2010-08-09 21:14:04 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome - I hope you enjoy the other works as much as I have!

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ryuukuringo [2010-08-09 16:32:42 +0000 UTC]

I understand you, my dog died this year too ): she was a black labrador, Kiara

she was very special for me, and I'm missing she so much ):

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runique In reply to ryuukuringo [2010-08-09 22:42:45 +0000 UTC]

I'm so sorry to hear you lost your black lab too, they are such wonderful and special dogs. The pain does get easier with time but I will never stop missing him.

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ryuukuringo In reply to runique [2010-08-10 00:11:01 +0000 UTC]

yeah...sad ): I wil never stop missing her too, me and my other dogs T.T

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ScarletWarmth [2010-07-15 00:07:18 +0000 UTC]

One word, genius.

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runique In reply to ScarletWarmth [2010-07-15 00:55:22 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks logoistics

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ShadowDraik [2010-06-29 04:47:25 +0000 UTC]

I can just imagine your pain. I have a Chocolate and I can't imagine life without her. Fantastic work though.

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runique In reply to ShadowDraik [2010-06-29 11:06:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I have a choc lab too, he's 7 now and loves to eat grass like yours does What is it with labs thinking they are cows?

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ShadowDraik In reply to runique [2010-06-29 17:04:09 +0000 UTC]

hahaha I have no idea I now that it cuts down on how often I have to mow the lawn though

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DaniMyrick [2010-06-21 03:22:48 +0000 UTC]

The loss of a pet can be devastating, but this is a beautiful painting and a wonderful tribute.

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runique In reply to DaniMyrick [2010-06-21 03:40:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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bnolin [2010-06-14 20:26:09 +0000 UTC]

Nicely done. Sorry for your loss. I know what that can be like. My heart goes out to you.

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runique In reply to bnolin [2010-06-14 20:41:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and thanks for the kind thoughts.

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fulanita78 [2010-06-09 20:20:50 +0000 UTC]

veru cute and good work

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runique In reply to fulanita78 [2010-06-09 23:25:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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fulanita78 In reply to runique [2010-06-10 16:32:48 +0000 UTC]

u are welcome

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Singarl [2010-05-18 18:15:08 +0000 UTC]

A beautiful piece and a sad story ..
I feel sorry for your lost

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runique In reply to Singarl [2010-05-18 19:01:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and thanks for the fave.

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Singarl In reply to runique [2010-05-19 12:04:15 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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Leykisha [2010-05-17 17:36:54 +0000 UTC]

the painting is amazing!
and i'm so sorry ...

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runique In reply to Leykisha [2010-05-17 18:09:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the kind words and for the fave.

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HA91 [2010-05-16 07:43:30 +0000 UTC]

I'm so sorry

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runique In reply to HA91 [2010-05-16 13:37:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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theNy [2010-05-15 19:01:10 +0000 UTC]

I thought this was a photograph from the preview - very nicely done. Amazing detail and realism.

I'm sorry to hear the story behind it, though...

Animals become companions and family members, and losing them can't really be described. But thinking of all those wonderful moments that they've shared with us - I wouldn't have been without them, even if their parting is painful.

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runique In reply to theNy [2010-05-15 20:12:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the kind words and thoughts.

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