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First, let me apologize for the crappy photo quality. I couldn't get a decent picture in the art room and it's far too big to scan AND I'm stupid and forgot to turn off the time signature.This is something I'd been planning to do for a very long time, but I didn't know in what way. Then one night I had this mental image pop into my head along with a poem I'd read a long time ago.
For those who don't know, my little yorkshire terrier Spanky had to be put to sleep in September. I'd had him for nine years, ever since my seventh birthday, and I miss him terribly.
So there's this, as part of my AP portfolio.
The open feild because he used to love to run as fast as his little legs could carry him in the feild in my aunt and uncles front yard, and he'd chase me all over the place in our big side yard. Yes his collar anc leash and tag looked like that, the only difference is that I changed the tag to say "Spanky 96-05" on it. I put morning glories on the cross because they're my favorite flower and because my grandparents have always grown them and spanky used to get the petals all over him when he'd try to look through the railing at their lakehouse.
Prismacolor marker, prismacolor pencils, chalk pastel
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
~ Mary Frye
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Comments: 26
AskSethAndSam [2015-01-04 04:26:33 +0000 UTC]
My dog's life was taken far too soon.
Token,a mini black and tan dachshund,my own brother,
he got heartworms,and we had to put him to sleep.
he was so young...it's so unfair.
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FruitsMetalHostClub [2013-01-05 08:26:58 +0000 UTC]
Although seeing that you've submitted this a long time ago, the story of your dog still pulls a string in my heart for you. God bless you.
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AnNuttin [2006-12-22 20:04:14 +0000 UTC]
such a sad pic, though very strong!!
i know how you feel, we had to put our german shepard also to sleep... and my favorite cat... after 7 years i still miss him every day...
all i can give you is a hug and wish you the best.
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Robo-Shark [2006-04-24 03:05:33 +0000 UTC]
This is so pretty and sad all at once that I wanted to cry looking at it. The colors and movement of the sky really set the mood, and it is a beautiful tribute. ;_;
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pink-o-rama [2006-03-24 13:36:33 +0000 UTC]
my friend told me that you wanted some critiques on your work for you portfolio, so here goes...
you need more contrast on the bones (darker darks and more highlights..) and you should make the cross bigger so it would go off the page (composition would improve greatly..the whole figure itself is centered, it would be better if you moved it off to the side a little (either way)
make sure when you take pics of your slides, dont show the edges with the cardboard you have it mounted on in the pic.
the lighting is good, but make sure it is aligned with the frame.
on to your other work...
rose
(this account has all my photos, but all my AP portfolio stuff is on my other account
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Acidian [2006-03-19 19:27:51 +0000 UTC]
woah! This is spectacular! you did a wonderful job at painting. And most beautiful detailed. Perfect anotomy. Awsome job on everything!
Sorry about your dog Spanky, it hurts eh.
I LOVE morning glorys their seeds make you hii.
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wolvenillusion In reply to Acidian [2006-03-19 19:44:56 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. :3
Oh and it's markers, not paint. xD But still, thank you for the nice comment!
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delete-lover [2006-03-18 04:54:04 +0000 UTC]
Aww, I'm sorry...I still miss my pets, too. This is a wonderful way of portraying your feelings...I love the way the skeleton's leash is wrapped around the grave marker, and the thing with the flowers. Very touching ;_;
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m4dd3sth4tt3r [2006-03-17 15:53:46 +0000 UTC]
very touching piece Keri. It's beautiful. Wonderful symbolism.
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Silvolf [2006-03-17 08:52:58 +0000 UTC]
Thats beautiful. I love the imagery and how each thing stands for something. I'm sure he's watching over you right now.
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paperclips3 [2006-03-17 06:51:21 +0000 UTC]
this is incredibly beautiful. i know Spanky would love it. i know you are terribly missing that little cutie pie but maybe this picture can allow him to always be with you.
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smellslikebiskits [2006-03-17 05:18:37 +0000 UTC]
*hugs* this is so beautiful... love the poem too.
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EenyuWolf [2006-03-17 03:31:15 +0000 UTC]
Holy cow! This is breathtaking!!! I can tell that you put hours into this!!! I really love teh grass. This has a lot of emotion in it too, absalutely wonderful work on this!!!
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xyourfavoriteweaponx [2006-03-17 01:12:52 +0000 UTC]
wow keri... this is really emotional... i hope you're doing alrightg and all... brilliant bone structure, anatomy... i love it, it looks really nice..
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bezzalair [2006-03-17 00:52:16 +0000 UTC]
I like your bone pictures. bones fasinate me.
-and your camera quality doesnt seem to be too bad, really.
My digital camera SUCKS compared to this.
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Darksoulwoof [2006-03-16 23:17:54 +0000 UTC]
that is nice.....<^/.^> very sad as well..but the soul will never die, and can run free for all of time
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NeoNekoPunk [2006-03-16 23:15:26 +0000 UTC]
Wow, this is an awesome piece, I love the sentimental meaning behind it and I'm sorry your baby had to be put to sleep. He will live on forever in your heart and dreams
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Lacerations [2006-03-16 21:47:16 +0000 UTC]
Oh my...Keri, this is beautiful. And an excellent way to show how much you loved your dog...=o A bit of an unorthodox way, but who gives a damn? xD
The sky is one of my favorite parts for one reason or another...And just the fact that everything looks so realistic...This is definately one of my favorites from you.
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Phantasma66 [2006-03-16 21:11:58 +0000 UTC]
im so sorry for your loss. But this is a wonderful tribute and you did an awesome job. I really like the Sky and the pose of the skeleton. Bueatiful <3
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