Drawing Miss Daisy

  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-looking 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!)

Comments

[Bela]

Oh, I would so love to have a dog! I had my hand 'chewed' by a tiny boxer puppy the other day; it was lovely.

These drawings are gorgeous. Are there no limits to your talent? ;-)

[Felicity]

Sounds like Daisy's mum and dad had a one night stand! She does look sweet though, I don't know how you capture the softness and personality of animals with your few lines but you do!

[Dave]

Aah yes the bassett hound. Between the sketches and your description I can picture her low slung quality. You see I have a beagle bassett mix. Her name is Olive. I've really enjoyed the animal posts.

[paula]

Your lines are so expressive and lively, Laura. I've so enjoyed looking through your sketchbooks. Thanks for the inspiration!

[mireille]

omg, omg, omg ... I LOVE Daisy! As the mother of a half Belgian Shepherd/half Labrador/half Chow (yes, you counted right), I KNOW the charm of the variegated breed! to you Laura ... xoxo

[Maggie]

Ahh the lower sketches remind me of our beloved dog Blue, how I miss him, your sketches brought tears to my eyes. The form is so familiar...