Old Dogs, New Dogs

Posted on March 16, 2015 by foresterartist

golden retriever, Blitz, pen and ink, drawing, pen, ink

It’s been almost a year since Blitz passed. Soon after, I did this portrait of her as a bit of art therapy.

Our new girl golden retriever puppy was born on the 6th. She will be coming home in about six weeks. I can’t wait.

Our new baby is in there somewhere. She’s the cute one. Photo courtesy of Susan Liptak.

It just so happens her Grandmother, Gracie, is staying with us for awhile. In fact, at this moment she is putting a stuffed toy wolverine in my lap and asking for me to throw it for her. She’s staying with us while I’m running her in the Junior Hunt Tests for her owner and personal friend, Sally. Blitz was Gracie’s cousin.

Gracie is schmoozing for a retrieve with a stuffed wolverine. I think the wolverine is well loved.

This weekend we attended the Marin Retriever Club Hunt Test in Corning, California. It was a double header and we ran dogs on Saturday and Sunday. Mary ran her Sailor, Sally ran her Bella and I ran Sally’s Gracie. Great fun was had by all, especially the dogs. Everybody qualified in both events.

hunt test, AKC Hunt Test, marking, duck, golden retriever

The gunner shoots the live flyer. Gracie and I are at the line watching her second bird go down. Photo courtesy of MaryA Livingston.

Prints available at Fine Art America.

40 thoughts on “Old Dogs, New Dogs”

Pink Saucer on March 16, 2015 at 9:19 pm said:

heart warming! hope you and Mary are well! 🙂

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- foresterartist on March 16, 2015 at 9:31 pm said:
  
  We are doing great Divya. It’s nice to hear from you! I hope you are well.
  
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MaryALivingston on March 16, 2015 at 10:04 pm said:

Reblogged this on Sneaking Bliss and commented:
Tim announced the news today…our new puppy has been born. It will be several more weeks before she joins us. She is grand-pup to my Hawk.

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Bobbie Smith on March 16, 2015 at 11:05 pm said:

Hi remember us? Tommy and Bobbie! We’re so happy for you! Will this be Tommy’s great niece?

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- foresterartist on March 17, 2015 at 6:49 am said:
  
  Of course Bobbie! How wonderful to hear from you. How is Tommy doing? We think about you often.
  
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  - MaryALivingston on March 17, 2015 at 6:51 am said:
    
    Hi Bobbie and Tommy!
    
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- Bobbie Smith on March 17, 2015 at 3:46 pm said:
  
  Tommy is doing great! I take him everywhere, including Marshall’s and TJMaxx. We don’t get a lot of shopping done because everyone wants to pet him. He carries a stuffed toy wherever he goes, and when someone approaches him he sits down and offers his paw! It’s so cute. I did not teach him that. He must have gotten it from his mom and dad!
  
  And we think of you often too! I’m so glad to have found this! I spent hours going back over the past few years!
  
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  - foresterartist on March 17, 2015 at 3:50 pm said:
    
    It makes me smile thinking about you two. Mary was so happy to hear from you. You’ll have to check out her blog sneakingbliss.com. You can see how the past year has gone with her new boy “Sailor.” Crazy stuff.
    
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anna warren portfolio on March 16, 2015 at 11:58 pm said:

How exciting! She looks gorgeous, whichever one she is. And what a lovely drawing of Blitz.

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- foresterartist on March 17, 2015 at 10:00 am said:
  
  Thank you Anna! They are a bunch of cute little potatoes right now. Hey, maybe we should name her Spud, or Ruffles, wait..I know Russet! Well, perhaps we should avoid the potato theme. 😉
  
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  - anna warren portfolio on March 17, 2015 at 7:15 pm said:
    
    I think the potato theme has legs – what about King Edward, Pontiac, Kipfler or Desiree … Or maybe you are right!
    
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    - foresterartist on March 18, 2015 at 3:42 pm said:
      
      Actually, we already have a name. 😉 Just not saying what it is yet.
      
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rebecca on March 17, 2015 at 12:06 am said:

Beautiful dog portrait! Congratulations as well!

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- foresterartist on March 17, 2015 at 10:01 am said:
  
  Thank you, thank you Rebecca!
  
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ĽAdelaide on March 17, 2015 at 1:07 am said:

how sweet… and so fun to be getting a puppy! they grow up too fast!!

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- foresterartist on March 17, 2015 at 10:01 am said:
  
  Indeed, I so enjoy raising a puppy!
  
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gpcox on March 17, 2015 at 3:11 am said:

Your sketch is so good, the face, especially the eyes are so expressive!

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- foresterartist on March 17, 2015 at 10:03 am said:
  
  Thank you so much GP! She was quite an expressive girl. It’s hard to go wrong with such a good subject.
  
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Mary on March 17, 2015 at 3:25 pm said:

I am so happy for you guys!!! Yeah, now they are all cute and adorable ~ I can’t imagine how spoiled the pup will be! Will be a very special time at the Livingston’s house – please we all want pictures and lots of them.

I remember when Blitz passed and your beautiful portrait Tim – she was a special dog.

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- foresterartist on March 17, 2015 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  She will be spoiled with love, but she will also be very disciplined. It’s one of the best gifts you can give your dog. People love a polite dog. That being said, our house is like golden retriever summer camp. You know there will be lots of pictures. I haven’t had a dog to fill in for Blitz full time on my Forestry Friday posts. Now I will. 🙂
  
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trietnguyen1982 on March 17, 2015 at 8:47 pm said:

wow, you draw very beautiful 🙂

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- foresterartist on March 18, 2015 at 3:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much.
  
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Leonie Andrews on March 17, 2015 at 11:03 pm said:

Tim what a lovely time you and your wife must be having waiting for your new girl to come home and yes they are all so cute at this age.

Good luck with the naming ( can’t say I fancy Sebago or Kipfler 😉

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- foresterartist on March 18, 2015 at 3:46 pm said:
  
  We are looking forward to her arrival. I must say, those are quite original names. 🙂
  
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chatou11 on March 18, 2015 at 5:31 am said:

What a beautiful portrait of Blitz Tim.and I am sure to draw her was a good therapy. Little puppets are wonderful and I imagine you can’t wait to have your knew girl.. Tracy looks so good.
I lost my little dog about a month ago and I am still very sad. https://villasavarymonvillage.wordpress.com/2015/01/27/le-chien-pilou-3/. A friend of mine painted my Pilou a few days after I posted the photo on the blog. I was very happy.
Have a nice week Tim

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- foresterartist on March 18, 2015 at 3:51 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Chatou. We are looking forward to meeting her very much.
  
  I’m so sorry to hear that you lost your dear little friend. They are so precious to us, but what a wonderful gift from your friend. I find that the art doesn’t take away the sadness, but it does stir the good memories.
  
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Susan Feniak on March 18, 2015 at 9:38 am said:

Who can resist a new puppy? I know I can’t. Congratulations! I look forward to hearing all about her and seeing more photos.

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- foresterartist on March 18, 2015 at 3:53 pm said:
  
  I can’t. I love the entire puppy stage! I’m sure when she gets home I will take far too many pictures of her. 😀
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on March 18, 2015 at 1:00 pm said:

Beautiful art as always. And happy times coming your way with a new little one!

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- foresterartist on March 18, 2015 at 3:56 pm said:
  
  Oh yah! It’s going to be fun and I think Sailor will be thrilled. At least for a few hours. As for the cats, Raven and Delilah, I haven’t told them yet. In fact, better to not upset the apple cart wouldn’t you agree, oh mother of Ted. 😉
  
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ruthsartwork on March 18, 2015 at 7:18 pm said:

What a nice portrait of Bliss. I am sure she will always have a special place in your heart. How exciting to be getting a new member of the household. The old truck cab will be full again soon. I can’t wait to learn her name.

I’m glad your outing went well for everyone.

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- foresterartist on March 19, 2015 at 4:47 am said:
  
  The portrait was of Blitz. However, it’s really funny that you called her Bliss. I can say no more. 🙂
  
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  - Bobbie Smith on March 20, 2015 at 4:30 pm said:
    
    Kinda blissfully sneaky of Mary?
    
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lindamartinandersen on March 19, 2015 at 3:48 pm said:

Tim and Mary,
What great news. A new puppy in only a few more weeks. Lovely portrait of Blitz. She was a treasure and it shows!

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- foresterartist on March 20, 2015 at 1:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks Linda. We are really looking forward to meeting her.
  
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greyzoned/angelsbark on April 4, 2015 at 5:48 am said:

I love dogs!! Your portrait of Blitz is fabulous!
Michele at Angels Bark

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- foresterartist on April 5, 2015 at 6:24 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Michele. Pretty soon I’ll have a new puppy to practice drawing! 😉
  
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susanwall on April 11, 2015 at 8:51 pm said:

Beautiful work and beautiful dog. Enjoy your new puppy!

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- foresterartist on April 12, 2015 at 5:52 pm said:
  
  i will indeed!
  
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TheCrazyBagLady on April 14, 2015 at 1:12 pm said:

Sweet

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