Featured Friend: Lila Who Bear

I want you all to meet one of my Featured Friends: Lila Who Bear. ( Isn't she cute?) Her humans came to visit my house one day and bought a painting of mine (Aren't they great?). Lila tells me a little about herself:

Some things I like are basking in the sun (even if its a tiny spot it feels so good)and running around after my big brother Dexter (he is a lab mix...he's pretty big, but I am still the boss in this house). I also like to go for walks with my mommy and I never miss a chance to dance around for some yummy treats. I love any small stuffed toys, especially the one with squeakers in them.

I hope one day to have her over so we can paint together!

I am with my human in Missouri, keeping him company while he works on his art.

Lots of licks,
Lian

Mini Me!

My friend Loki is very smart. He has convinced his human to make things for him. He has her make animinis....and they are soooo cute! I asked my human to commission a animini of me. Here I am wearing it.

Check out Loki's shop here. Here is a close up of the mini me:

Now that the weather is nice, finally, I will be working on some new paintings. I am looking forward to a fun and productive summer!

Lots of licks,
Lian

Happy Spring!

Happy Spring Everyone!

I was so excited that the sun is returning that I was over eager to get outside. It was still a little too chilly and I caught a cold. I have been under the weather for the last few days, but a few more days of sun-bathing in the sun's rays on the living room floor should do the trick.

I hope everyone has a nice spring day and don't forget to wear your coat and hat when you go out, even if it looks sunny and warm. I don't want you to catch a cold like I did!



Lots of licks! (don't worry, people and doggies don't share the same viruses)
Lian

Am I a Bird-Dog?

I love my new Woodstock doll. My friend Nancy from Cincinnati, OH sent it to me for the winter holiday. I like to carry it around with me at night and make my humans throw it around so I can pretend it is flying. Then I catch it, bring it back and make them do it over and over and over. After a while, I hide the doll for a while. Sometimes for weeks. Not even my humans can find it. When I miss it, I take it back out and play with it again. I see lots of birds outside the window and I wish I could play with them like I play with Woodstock. My human says the birds wouldn't like that game. I can't wait to go outside and give it a try anyway!

 Lots of licks,
Lian

Dreaming of Spring

This first winter in central New York state has been very challenging for a little half-naked chi-chi like me! Most of my winter has been spent sleeping on heating pads and snuggling in blankets. But I came out of hibernation to tell you that spring is on its way. I know this because yesterday the sun came through the window and I could feel it in the warmth of the sun's rays.

Ah Spring! Soon I will be able to run around outside and paint! Since my studio is not heated, my painting has had to be restricted to warmer weather. I am certain paintings will be bursting out of me like the spring blossoms on the trees!

Below is a little teaser painting, just to remind you that even though it might be cold and snowy outside, rest assured that sunny warm days are coming.

Lots of licks,
Lian

Entertaining is Hard Work!

Having two holidays so close together is really difficult! We had lots of family and friends visiting over the last two weeks. It was my job to bark when people came to the door, so my family knew someone had arrived. Then it was my job to show everyone all the gifts I received as well as clean up any crumbs and food that was dropped on the floor. There was a lot of licking of faces and hands to be done too! By the end of the night was so tired, but since no one else was going to bed, I felt like I had to stay up too. But as you can see, I would sneak naps in here and there, even if I was standing up on top of grandma!

Lots of Licks!
Lian