I had SO hoped to have a more detailed drawing of Daisy to add to this post. Daisy is half German shepherd, half basset hound, the most improbable-look
ing person I've seen in a long time. You can see her here and there in these sketches, but not in her full, low-slung, big-headed glory. Her buddy is Lily and she's also in 
these sketches. Lily and Daisy live with Moreton, whose garden and dining room you have seen, perhaps, before.
With these 3 sketches I have finished my 31 drawings for August, with one to spare. Technically, then, Animals Month is complete. However, there are some pigs at Chapel Hill Creamery that I want to draw this week. Promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep. Unfinished business.
(Later: inspired by Lori's comment, I changed the title of this post!)
Dachsund grandiflora! I love that, Z! Teri, you're right about Sylvester and Daisy being just fine as they are---maybe I should write a children's book featuring those two characters. Marly, the Chapel Hill Creamery people feed whey to their pigs---brilliant, eh? Paula, thanks for stopping by. I love your work. Thanks so much to each and every commenter---It has been such fun seeing how much (and how many) people like the animal sketches.
Posted by: Laura | August 24, 2006 at 11:50 AM
My blood sugar is rising, these are so sweet and, well, doggy.
And don't get me started about your awesome draftsmanship. Catching the essence of an animal, and doing so with swift sure elegant eloquent strokes -- dang, I am impressed.
Thanks for sharing Miss Daisy with us!
Posted by: Lori Witzel | August 24, 2006 at 11:12 AM
your line is so swift and sure, it always amazes me, the beautiful shape of their heads and bodies, you've captured them so well, I'm looking forward to the pigs!
Posted by: Cin | August 24, 2006 at 08:39 AM
That is one SWEET looking hound. And your gesture only adds to her beauty.
Posted by: Chuck Rose | August 23, 2006 at 08:37 PM
So sweet Laura. I have SO enjoyed your month of animals. Thank you.
Posted by: TeriC | August 23, 2006 at 07:04 PM
curious, isn't it, to see which genes dominate?
Daisy kinda looks like a Dachsund grandiflora to me!
And I have to say, it is a morning ritual for me, to go see what Laura has done! I love it that you are sharing your studies, work and play with me/us!
XXOO
sending gentle breezes your way
Posted by: zephyr | August 23, 2006 at 09:05 AM