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:

Felicity Grace said...

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

Teri said...

Oh so darn cute!!!!!

Anonymous said...

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!!!!!!!

Sandy said...

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

Deborah said...

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

Lynn said...

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

Serena Lewis said...

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 ~ :)

platitudinal said...

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.

Dee said...

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

kml said...

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

Ann said...

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

Becky said...

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

Becky

Serena Lewis said...

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. :)

beckasharpe said...

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

Becka

Serena Lewis said...

Thanks, Becka ~ :)

Emma Pod said...

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

Serena Lewis said...

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

stapeliad said...

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

Serena Lewis said...

Cody thank you, Jessica ~ :)

Anonymous said...

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

Serena Lewis said...

Thank you, Ronell ~ :)

mrana said...

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

Maria Catalina Wiley said...

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

dibujandoarte said...

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

Jana Bouc said...

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!

Serena Lewis said...

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

Martha said...

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!

Serena Lewis said...

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

Anonymous said...

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