Petrov

Oil on canvas panel, 6x6"

My wife used to live in Cambridge, just off Massachusetts Avenue. There was a cute little Asian crafts shop on Mass Ave that we were always curious about. We went in one evening, and discovered that their main product was an amazing line of handmade lamps. They looked like something you would find growing in a forest, but with a light inside. There was a little white dog living in the store who was very cute. But his tongue was too big, and about a fourth of it hung out of his mouth at all times. In typical dog fashion, he didn't seem to mind, and was still very generous with his kisses to strangers. Suffice to say, the lamps were all pretty expensive for our budget, but we wanted to support the local business. We found this little terra cotta statuette that reminded us of the white dog with the funny tongue. So we bought it, and my wife named him Petrov. And little Petrov has been with us ever since, sometimes traveling with us when we go on vacation.

Speaking of travel, I'll be in Minnesota most of this coming week, interviewing for a job. So there likely won't be any new posts till next weekend. But I should be finishing some of my Renaissance style paintings soon, so there will be more paintings to share before long. By the way, Petrov will be staying here. Someone has to protect my wife while I'm away.

Do you think he likes it?