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

Beautiful
 

He and the oil are beautiful...welcome to yorkie talk....you'll love it here

Welcome:D!

You raised those kids right and they did something beautiful:) How sweet! Pogo is so adorable and HOLY COW:eek: 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:unlove:

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?

Welcome to YT, I thought your painting was a photo at first it is beautiful!

Not only do you have another great little companion...you have a wonderful loving family. congrats

First off I am so very sorry for your losses. :(
Welcome to YT Jerry!:welcome4: 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! :D

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.

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

Welcome to YT. Pogo is adorable and you should be very proud of your children. P.s. we have several yorkie dads here

:welcome4: :yorkietal Welcome to Jerry and Pogo and Wifey :yorkietal :welcome4:

:D We've already met, but I wanted to welcome you to YT officially. :D

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?

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.:embarasse 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

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. :welcome4:. Sorry to hear about the loss of your other two furbabies but I just know Pogo can be your angel in disguise. God bless!

Welcome to YT!!
You will find a lot of great people here!!

Pogo is adorable!!!!

WELCOME!