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03-21-2009, 12:54 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Henderson, Ky
Posts: 10
| Pogo in Oil Hi all, I'm Jerry, and I've been a member here for a while, doing a lot of reading and viewing pictures. I seem to be one of the few, if any, yorkie dads here. I'm disabled and have lost my two yorkie brothers over the past 4 years. Gizmo died in 2005 at just 5 years old. His brother, BoBo, died just two weeks before this past Christmas at 8 years old. They had been my companions and comfort for the past 8 years as my wife works 2nd shift and I'm here alone from 2 in the afternoon till 11 at night. My grown twins, son and daughter, knew how I suffered after the loss of Gizmo and didn't want to see me left with no little buddy at all. I truly didn't know what I was going to do after losing little BoBo just before Christmas. We had a gift wrapped for him. Sorry, I'm rambling now. I get that way over these loving little guys. Anyway, on The Saturday following BoBo's passing on the 10th of December, my daughter brought the grandkids over for a visit to comfort grandpa. As she approached me for a hug, she unzipped her coat ( it was cold that day ) and out crawled the little 1lb.- 3 oz. guy you see in my avitar. I couldn't believe that she and her brother had gotten together, found a good breeder, driven a total of about 120 miles with my son picking the puppy up, meeting half way, and transferring him to my daughter, (because she lives closer to me) and finally bringing him to me, saying "Happy birthday dad." I have never been more surprised, or prouder of my two kids for what they did for me. I have a loving companion again, and I named him Pogo because he bounces around like a pogo stick. Now, here is an oil style print I did of him at almost 5 months old. Thanks to all for letting me ramble on with such a long introduction. Best Wishes, Jerry |
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03-21-2009, 01:16 PM | #3 |
Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida
Posts: 8,799
| Welcome! You raised those kids right and they did something beautiful How sweet! Pogo is so adorable and HOLY COW Your oil almost looks like a photograph, you're very talented! I'm sorry for the loss of your two babies, it's so hard
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03-21-2009, 01:21 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA
Posts: 1,643
| Welcome to Yorkie Talk! What a beautiful story. Pogo is adorable and I can't believe your artistry! What a gift you have! Do you sell your work?
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03-21-2009, 01:29 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 35
| Not only do you have another great little companion...you have a wonderful loving family. congrats |
03-21-2009, 01:54 PM | #7 |
Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC
Posts: 5,001
| First off I am so very sorry for your losses. Welcome to YT Jerry! And congratulations on Pogo! He is beautiful! Your kids doing that for you was a wonderful gesture! The picture of him is beautiful...did you paint it or was it done on a computer? It is awesome!
__________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin |
03-21-2009, 02:15 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Welcome!!! I a so sorry for your loss, but so happy that your kids were so thoughtful to get you Pogo. Your story made my day. Sounds like you raised 2 wonderful children. Pogo is adorable and I know has brightened each and every day for you.
__________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html |
03-21-2009, 02:16 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Henderson, Ky
Posts: 10
| Thank you all for the nice welcome, and your kind comments. Sorry, I should've been more clear about the 8 X 10 print I did. It is a photograph. I used the effects in Photoshop Elements to give it an oil brushstroke look with a canvas texturizer, and printed it out on velvet fine art paper. I have a wide format photo printer that I can do up to 13" X 19" prints on. I'm glad you all liked it. There are so many great yorkie photos on this site! I'm really impressed. Jerry |
03-21-2009, 02:42 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j.
Posts: 4,457
| Welcome to YT. Pogo is adorable and you should be very proud of your children. P.s. we have several yorkie dads here
__________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb |
03-21-2009, 02:55 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
Posts: 17,674
| Welcome to Jerry and Pogo and Wifey We've already met, but I wanted to welcome you to YT officially. Needless to say I have tears in my eyes. What a wonderful family you have. Your little Pogo is georgeous. And the Pogo in oil photo is remarkable. Do you have a fee schedule? |
03-21-2009, 05:43 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Henderson, Ky
Posts: 10
| Hi Cindy, Thank you very much for the compliments! And, thanks for your great work on Pogo's harness.........but, the rascal chewed through a leg strap within 30 minutes of receiving it. Linda turned her head for a few seconds while she had him outside, and that's all it took. She did a good job of stitching it back together though. You've made me think with your quote above. I would love to do these for other yorkie folks. In either 8x10, 11x17, or 13x19. I need to do things to keep myself occupied, and that would be a good way to do it. I know this isn't the forum for discussing this. I could probably do it for a little more than the cost of paper, ink, and shipping. Where do you think I should post regarding doing these portraits for those interested? All My Best, Jerry |
03-21-2009, 10:02 PM | #13 |
♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri
Posts: 4,290
| Welcome to YT it is such a blessing to read stories like yours. You have a wonderful family it seems and what a beautiful gift they gave you. Pogo is beautiful. . Sorry to hear about the loss of your other two furbabies but I just know Pogo can be your angel in disguise. God bless! |
03-21-2009, 11:22 PM | #14 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,268
| Welcome to YT!! You will find a lot of great people here!! |
03-22-2009, 03:27 AM | #15 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL
Posts: 3,691
| Pogo is adorable!!!! WELCOME! |
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