As National Poetry month comes to a close I had to share another of Glenys Drew’s poems. Titled Best Friend, Glenys explains: “Veronica Mortimer took a great photo of Rosie, the subject of my poem, ‘Best Friend’. I’ll send that too so … Read More
For Anzac Day and Thursday Art day it’s a pleasure to share “Dog in a Gas Mask” by Peter Wegner winner of the 2013 Gallipoli Art Prize. The horror of war is clearly depicted by Peter Wegner whose painting portrays … Read More
For Thursday Art – You have to love Landseer’s dogs. Eos, A Favorite Greyhound, The Property Of H. R. H. Prince Albert. Sir Edwin Landseer, UK 1841 “A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one … Read More
Introducing artist Sally Fricker for Thursday Art day SF Brandy I first met Sally a couple of years ago, through a connection with the glorious Borzoi breed. Recently we were back in touch, and this was when I discovered Sally’s … Read More
This week for Thursday Art day we enjoy the art and learn about Sawrey Gilpin. His horses are painted with an elegance and lightness that immediately transports the viewer back into the romance and the urgency of the time. SAWREY GILPIN (1733 … Read More
For those who love Borzoi dogs…. I love this breed so much I just had to include them in my ‘Daughters of the Wind’ series. “Arish” Mindean Lord Arishnakov lives on as a character in … Read More