Tribute to Dave, Pet Artwork

[Paul Lagasi]

Next week is "Tribute to Dave" themed artwork, I had the pleasure of being a member at same time as Dave and seeing many of his images. He loved pet images. I am sure Cooterville is now on the map because of Dave.

This is our newest member of the family Sadie, using the fotosketcher effect, to convert it to a painting.

Sadie is a Mastador, rescue dog, we adopted. She shouldn't get that big, she's only 1/2 Bull Mastiff and 1/2 Lab.... She's now almost 5 1/2 months old and weighs in at a tiny 58 pounds....

She's so docile and friendly, unlike any dog we've had at her age.

Fortunately, I can now get out with her, starting Monday. Check out my blog (link below) for details on heart procedure.

Good to be here. Ciao for now.

[Maureen Allen]

Very nice, Paul. And what an adorable pup!

So glad to hear you're doing well after the procedure.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Paul, nice job with the portrait. He looks like he's going to be a nice addition to your household. (I hope you have a big doggy door ) I'm really glad you're doing well. I read your blog - it's amazing that they put the cath in a vein in your wrist - modern medicine is incredible. Hopefully that will fix you up as good as new.

[John Storjohann]

Paul, I'm glad to hear you're doing well along your road to recovery and health...and it was a fascinating story on your blog! Handsome looking dog...look at those paws!...he's going to be a gentle giant, I think.

[Indranil Sircar]

Paul, great to hear that things worked out fine and you are doing well. Great way to start the theme... beautiful portrait and effect. Dave would have certainly loved it... TFS

[denise ippolito]

Paul, Glad you are doing well. This for some reason does remind me of Dave, he is missed very much. I love dogs and Sadie is going to be a great addition to your family. I might clean up the adging around the top of her head before printing. Nice job.

[Steve Adkins]

Sadie looks like a lovable pooch, Paul. Love the attentive look she is giving you. Glad you are doing well and hope you have some dog food stock!

[Anita Bower]

So glad to know you've had a successful (and amazing) procedure. Yes, the second camera must have been a Nikon. :-) Your pup is adorable! I'm not too keen on the post processing you chose, but that is personal preference. Now that you have a dog you will have to go for those healthy walks!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Paul, glad to hear all went well with your procedure. Sadie looks like a wonderful pup, can't wait to see more of her in the future.