A raging storm, replete with thunder and a hard rain, is enough to make Asha’s life a frightening experience. Poor baby. My normally independent dog becomes a momma’s girl when it is like this and huddles near me. I sure hope the weather dies down soon, because I must get ready and leave for work before long. I hate leaving Asha when she is scared. She continually moves in front of me trying to keep me from leaving and gives me that “Sophie’s Choice” look that tears my heart in two. I can tell her all I want that it is all going to be okay, that she is safe and that I will be back, but it makes no difference. To her, I am leaving her and abandoning her in her darkest moment of fear.

*sigh*

I agreed to a 3 for 3 trade with Lemurkat. She asked that I create a card of a loris. I didn’t even know what a loris is, but I looked it up on the Internet. I hope she will like it. The other two pieces are ones I did previously that she said she liked, the cheetah and a horse. These three pieces will be going to live in New Zealand!

Hooray!  I am finally done with the ATCs for the Pick a Theme swap at ATCards.com. I drew or painted 35 cards for this swap. Each card is done in a different theme that was chosen by each of the other participants. Some were great fun to do and others were less than inspiring to me. I ended up being surprised by the ones tnat turned out well and also surprised by the ones that turned out not so hot.  I just hope the recipients like them.  They may be viewed here: http://pics.livejournal.com/sutospeak/gallery/000408s4. Now, I just need to finish some other commitments and I will be free to do whatever appeals to me art-wise. The challenge of this swap was good for me, but I am glad to be finished.