Pete's little Artist Helpers

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In loving memory of Sheba kitty who loved watching me draw.  See if you can find her hidden in my acrylic and oil painting "The Magnificent Garden"

My mini Australian Shepherds; Hannah and her new baby brother Charlie who are depicted playing in the fountain on a hot August day At Weir Farm in my acrylic painting "The Secret Garden"

Maui the Blue Headed Pionus loves the shower!  She is featured in one of my acrylic paintings.

Hannah & Charlie

Hannah with the beautiful smile!

Charlie loves his turtle toy and Hannah loves Charlie!

 Charlie puppy knocked out, now I can go paint!

 Hannah when she was a puppy sitting at the docks at Mystic.

Sheba kitty was my rescued Maine Coon mix who barely survived the winter after someone abandoned her near the dumpster.  After nursing her back to health she grew to be almost 36" head to tail!

Hannah & Pete sitting in the big chair at Elizabeth Park Rose Garden in Hartford Ct.

Charlie & Pete forming an unbreakable bond!

Charlie & Hannah love to shop especially for new toys and treats!

Jo Koy the betta fish also likes watching me draw.

Hannah teaching Charlie how to look cute to get more treats!

My Parrot Fish Tank even reflects my love of color.

Charlie's first spring exploring Pete's colorful garden.

The artist at friends garden with Charlie & Hannah during Covid.

The Late Nikki Kitty who I also rescued at six weeks old from the litter of feral cats outside my first apartment lived to be just shy of 19 years.

Charlie at 1 year & Hannah at 4 years old. Charlie has surpassed Hannah in size and together they have become the celebrity dogs of the neighborhood. Charlie is incredibly smart, agile, affectionate and loyal.  He loves his football, bellie rubs and walks.  Hannah is a little wiggle butt who loves to kayak, hike and ride in her doggie backpack on bike rides with Pete!

The Cone of Shame will not stop me from playing outside with my football and my daddy!