Friday 9 November 2007

EDM # 52 - Happy Birthday, Cody!!!

EDM challenge # 52 was to draw a dog and, today, was Cody's 1st birthday so the perfect reason to sketch him.
Graphite in A5 sketchbook - © Serena Lewis
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We had a little party to celebrate and a good time was had by one and all.
Aaron holding Cody and party guests - © Serena Lewis
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I hadn't owned a dog for nine years after losing our little toy poodle but Cody found his way into our lives in early January and he has become a very precious part of our family. He is so cute and loves to play. He also loves to chew and we have to hide our good shoes away from him. He knows I'm the boss though or, at least, he lets me think I am. ;)

29 comments:

  1. Absolutely adorable - the sketch and Cody! Sweet photo too!

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  2. Beautiful dog and great job of rendering him. Fur of a light color is always a challenge and you hit it right on the mark. I love drama so I have a hard time not darkening their coat too much. Happy Birthday Cody!!! Whooof!!! Whoooof!!!!!!!

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  3. How adorable, my dogs are dark colored and I never get a picture with enough definition to sketch with detail - this is just FUN
    (and thank you so much for the comments on my blog, they encourage me so much

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  4. Who's luckier you or him? I say both are pretty lucky. Wonderful drawing of his first birthday.

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  5. Excellent job, Serena! He's so cute and you captured his fur and expression so beautifully.

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  6. Thanks, Felicity ~ :)

    Thanks, Teri ~ :)

    Thanks, Boyd. I had to hold myself back with this sketch because I also have the tendency to overwork light coloured animals until they actually look like they're a dark colour instead. :)

    Thank you, Sandy, and you're very welcome for the comments. Visiting your blog is a treat for me ~ :)

    Thanks, Deborah. I do see myself as very lucky to have Cody and he knows it. He plays on his cuteness all the time ~ :)

    Thanks, Lynn ~ :)

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  7. Happy birthday, Cody!
    You are just super cute, and a real looker. Your human certainly did you justice in her sketch of you. BTW, I almost couldn't spot you amongst those stuffed animals!

    Woof,
    Luci.

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  8. Ohmygoodness, that is the cutest little dog, Serena. You captured him beautifully! What fun that party must have been.

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  9. He is way too cute! Love the sketch and the photo too!

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  10. What a sweet drawing! You really captured his happy look. And such an adorable dog! Looks like Cody loved his party. They do manage to steal our hearts, don't they!
    Ann

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  11. This is such a sweet photo and one you will treasure forever.

    Becky

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  12. Cody and his human are very flattered by your comments, Luci. Thanks ~ :)

    Thanks, Dee. :)

    Thanks, Kathy ~ :)

    Thank you, Ann....and you are so right about them stealing our hearts. :)

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  13. Wonderful drawing, Cody looks full of character in your drawing and the photo! :o)

    Becka

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  14. What a great dog and a really nice sketch of him. Tell him Happy Birthday from my Sheltie Jack!! Love the party pic.

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  15. Thanks, Mary. I will pass on the Happy Birthday to Cody from Jack ~ :)

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  16. Happy Birthday Cody!!!!!!!!!!!

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  17. this is a beautiful sketch, absolutely adorable! that little face...! And a lovely photo...he almost looks as if he knows what this is all about, there in Aaron's arms!
    ronell

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  18. That's an absolutely gorgeous sketch of Cody, Serena! He's such an adorable pup!

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  19. He's gorgeous! Your drawing is very cute :)

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  20. how cute! both photo and drawing!!!
    :)

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  21. That is so cute! My son's name is Cody and his birthday is pretty close to your Cody's. I wish I had a little doggie!

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  22. Thanks for dropping by, Mariana, Maria, Martin and Jana. Your comments are very appreciated ~ :)

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  23. Oh my, Cody is ADORABLE! He looks like my dream dog. Someday I will have a cutie pie like him.

    That is a fine drawing you've done - really looks exactly like him!

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  24. Thanks so much, Martha! He is a cutie, that's for sure but I guess I'm biased. :)

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  25. Beautiful drawing! And the photo is adorable, too. :)

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