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. ;)
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29 comments:

  1. Felicity Grace9 November 2007 at 20:08

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

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  2. Teri10 November 2007 at 01:11

    Oh so darn cute!!!!!

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  3. Anonymous10 November 2007 at 01:58

    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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  4. Sandy10 November 2007 at 02:20

    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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  5. Deborah10 November 2007 at 03:25

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

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  6. Lynn10 November 2007 at 05:49

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

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  7. Serena Lewis10 November 2007 at 06:38

    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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  8. platitudinal10 November 2007 at 15:53

    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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  9. Dee10 November 2007 at 23:02

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

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  10. kml11 November 2007 at 00:25

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

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  11. Ann11 November 2007 at 00:46

    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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  12. Becky11 November 2007 at 07:44

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

    Becky

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  13. Serena Lewis11 November 2007 at 07:46

    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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  14. beckasharpe11 November 2007 at 08:25

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

    Becka

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  15. Serena Lewis11 November 2007 at 08:57

    Thanks, Becka ~ :)

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  16. Emma Pod11 November 2007 at 16:22

    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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  17. Serena Lewis11 November 2007 at 17:29

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

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  18. stapeliad12 November 2007 at 01:29

    Happy Birthday Cody!!!!!!!!!!!

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  19. Serena Lewis12 November 2007 at 19:16

    Cody thank you, Jessica ~ :)

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  20. Anonymous16 November 2007 at 16:30

    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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  21. Serena Lewis18 November 2007 at 07:06

    Thank you, Ronell ~ :)

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  22. mrana19 November 2007 at 09:06

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

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  23. Maria Catalina Wiley22 November 2007 at 22:13

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

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  24. dibujandoarte23 November 2007 at 06:36

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

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  25. Jana Bouc1 December 2007 at 14:26

    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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  26. Serena Lewis2 December 2007 at 11:37

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

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  27. Martha7 December 2007 at 05:56

    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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  28. Serena Lewis12 January 2008 at 18:05

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

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  29. Anonymous3 November 2009 at 02:59

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

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