Our daily walk up the hill
There is a lot of hunting activity in the region, so Balthazar is wearing a light but highly fluorescent cover. This not only protects him from being mistaken for game but also makes him easy to spot among the bushes.
What?
So what’s the problem? I took a few pieces off the bed, but it’s my bed—I should be able to enjoy it however I want, right?
Acorns
Acorns make a great subject for watercolour painting because they show such a wide range of colours, from bright yellow to deep brown. The large oak tree in our garden produces many acorns, and sometimes they grow with unusual attachments. In the sketch below, you can see an example of one of these curious structures. […]
Hotel lobby in London
There isn’t much to say about this sketch, except that it’s based on a photo I took with my phone in a hotel lobby. The pillar the woman is leaning against was actually covered with signs pointing to the toilets, exits, and so on, but I felt including them would be too distracting. The woman […]
Canto 6
An exciting discovery
Balthazar’s sense of smell is still developing, but this summer he made an exciting discovery: the pantry holds something special—his food. He’s not quite sure if he’s allowed to be sniffing around in there, but his nose is a strong and powerful guide.
Gardening
Although Balthazar is a hunting dog meant to focus on birds, he has taken an interest in gardening. Here, he’s still in the apprentice stage, watching how it’s done. Unfortunately, he also has a more hands-on approach—digging holes in the garden. We’re not sure where this behavior comes from, but it certainly wasn’t what we […]
Baltazar learns that there are house rules
Then our little Balthazar found out that there are house rules — and that can be quite a letdown. He has to listen, even as a puppy. Of course, we only expect puppy-level obedience, but still. Luckily, he has a secret weapon that can melt even concrete like chocolate cake on a hot summer day: […]
Growing up
Balthazar is growing up fast. He’s very different from Archibald, and I really like that. I never wanted another version of Archie. Like all dogs, Archie was one of a kind, and I want to keep it that way. Sometimes I still find myself comparing them. Balthazar seems calmer and a bit clumsy, more affectionate, […]
First day in a new home
