Loving the art

May 07, 2013   Connie Perryman

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As a mom, you learn to make do with what you have on hand, and that is what Sue Birdsong did.   Although her passion was oil painting, she had to wait.  And now, she not only oil paints but she is teaching middle school and high school students to bring out their own creative side.

Currently she is working on a  painting for one of her daughters.  It is a night scene of her daughter’s favorite place, New York City.

 

Sue Birdsong choosing the colors for a painting

Sue Birdsong choosing the colors for a painting

 

Setting up and getting the right light is very important.

lighting is very important to how your painting turns out.

lighting is very important to how your painting turns out.

 

Her daughter's painting is something that is important to Birdsong.

Her daughter’s painting is something that is important to Birdsong.

Studying the original picture to get started.

Studying the original picture to get started.

 

colors and shades to put the touches

colors and shades to put the touches

 

the face shows the passion of what is in her heart

the face shows the passion of what is in her heart

 

the perspective of the points of the picture

the perspective of the points of the picture

 

lighting is very important to how your painting turns out.

lighting is very important to how your painting turns out.

 

each stroke brings life into the picture

each stroke brings life into the picture

 

mixing color to get it right

mixing color to get it right

 

shading for the N.Y. sky

shading for the N.Y. sky

 

The passion for the arts is what drives an artist, the finished product can be like a birth….it brings on it’s own life.

 

 

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Artistry of GenMe

May 01, 2013   Joshlyn Wallace
Emily Brewer, graphic design artist.

Emily Brewer, graphic design artist.

Emily mid-design

Emily mid-design

Emily in front of her work

Emily in front of her work

 

Emily worshipping

Emily worshipping

Emily's tools of her trade.

Emily’s tools of her trade.

A very strong Christian, Emily struggles to combine her love of art with her strong faith.

A very strong Christian, Emily struggles to combine her love of art with her strong faith.

A glimpse at Emily's journal

A glimpse at Emily’s journal

Emily lives and breathes art, including very creative doodling.

Emily lives and breathes art, including very creative doodling.

A portrait manipulation Emily did of Abraham Lincoln.

A portrait manipulation Emily did of Abraham Lincoln.

Emily in front of her work

Emily in front of her work

 

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Digitally Painting

April 29, 2013   Adam Pursel
This is the slogan he has posted on his webpage

This is the slogan he has posted on his webpage

After school he plans to work for a company designing and making ideas come to life

After school he plans to work for a company designing and making ideas come to life

This was a picture that he was to draw on his computer for a competition.

This was a picture that he was to draw on his computer for a competition.

This is another project he has worked out that is a house that he saw in his dream that he designed

This is another project he has worked out that is a house that he saw in his dream that he designed

Conrad is a Senior here at SFA graduating in digital design major, he is an artist that paints digitally

Conrad is a Senior here at SFA graduating in digital design major, he is an artist that paints digitally

This is the house that he thought of and the more he thought about it, he finally drew it on his computer using his digital pen and pad

This is the house that he thought of and the more he thought about it, he finally drew it on his computer using his digital pen and pad

Conrad does enjoy working in more of Photoshop but he often finds time to present his projects in competitions.

Conrad does enjoy working in more of Photoshop but he often finds time to present his projects in competitions.

Conrad doesnt use a paintbrush or a pencil, no he actually uses a digital pen that records and draws what he draws on his pad

Conrad doesnt use a paintbrush or a pencil, no he actually uses a digital pen that records and draws what he draws on his pad

When school gets tough and stress starts to build he always seems to find the time to relax by working on his work.

When school gets tough and stress starts to build he always seems to find the time to relax by working on his work.

This is Conrad's A. lastest works, he tries to spend his spare time working on his master piece, but he said that "school has kept me busy"

This is Conrad’s A. lastest works, he tries to spend his spare time working on his master piece, but he said that “school has kept me busy”

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Conrad has been into Digitally painting since he was in high school, he says its relaxing

Conrad has been into Digitally painting since he was in high school, he says its relaxing

Unlike some artist Conrad draws and sketches on a digital pad that is linked into his computer

Unlike some artist Conrad draws and sketches on a digital pad that is linked into his computer

the pictures that he paints and draws may not look much but the detail is where he spends a majority of his time

the pictures that he paints and draws may not look much but the detail is where he spends a majority of his time

Its may not be much but Conrad says that this is his sanctuary.

Its may not be much but Conrad says that this is his sanctuary.

 

 

Youtube vid: Digitally Captured

Prezi: Digitally presented

 

 

 

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Ceramic Creations

April 29, 2013   schmidt
Nick Pallelo, senior ceramics major, trims a bowl he made earlier in the week.

Nick Pallela, senior ceramics major, trims a bowl he made earlier in the week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pallelo concentrates as he makes sure he doesn't mess up his ceramic creation.

Pallela concentrates as he makes sure he doesn’t mess up his ceramic creation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Palello places all of his weight on the molding clay in order to make it more usable on the plate.

Palella places all of his weight on the molding clay in order to make it more usable on the plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Palello works his hands up the clay in order to make a long cylinder vase.

Palella works his hands up the clay in order to make a long cylinder vase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pallelo makes a lip on the vase he's working in order to add character to his creation.

Pallela makes a lip on the vase he’s working in order to add character to his creation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pallelo hollows out the vase delicately so as not to create cracks when he puts it in the fire.

Pallela hollows out the vase delicately so as not to create cracks when he puts it in the fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pallelo finishes the form of his vase by adding lines and characteristics on the inside of the vase.

Pallela finishes the form of his vase by adding lines and characteristics on the inside of the vase.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pallelo works diligently among his past creations.

Pallela works diligently among his past creations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pallelo's final piece stands strong on the spinning circle.

Pallela’s final piece stands strong on the spinning wheel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pallelo's past works are arranged on his work table that he uses to work out his mold before placing it on the spinning table.

Pallela’s past works are arranged on his work table that he uses to work out his mold before placing it on the spinning wheel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pallelo sits next to his four favorite works: two unique teapots and two impressions.

Pallela sits next to his four favorite works: two unique teapots and two impressions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pallelo sits proudly next to his past works.

Pallela sits proudly next to his past works.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Expression. Passion. Art.

April 28, 2013   Gabby Rambo

 

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An artist can be defined as “a person who works in one of the performing arts, as an actor, musician, or singer.” I don’t believe you have to work in the area to be an artist. I believe that if you are passionate about expressing yourself through painting, dancing, singing, playing an instrument, writing, etc. then you can be defined as an artist. Photography is even something I would define as an art. Colin Taylor is the artist I chose for this photo story of an artist. Colin is a freshman here at Stephen F. Austin and he plays guitar, writes poetry, and sings. My story shows a young man who is goofy, silly, smart, and passionate about an art he truly enjoys to do in his free time. Colin Taylor writes his own songs and plays and sings them as well. Throughout this photo shoot Colin played a variety of his own music around campus, as well as popular songs one can hear on the radio. At the beginning of the story there is a video of Colin in the lighting lab at SFA singing a song he wrote called “Raindrops” that reminds him of his girlfriend of 2 years. Enjoy! (Gabrielle Rambo/ SFASYOU.com)

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Colin Taylor sits under a tree and plays a variety of songs Sunday afternoon on the SFA campus.

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He writes out lyrics to a song he played during the day out on campus. The song he played was one he came up with on the spot while we were photographing out side.

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After walking around campus for a while, Colin leans up against the railing and plays the song “Safe and Sound” by Taylor Swift and the Civil Wars in front of the Austin building Sunday afternoon.

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Studio time: Colin shows off his outgoing personality in the lighting lab on campus. I didn’t have to ask him to pose in any particular way, he just took the liberty of doing what ever his personality lead him to do.

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Colin gets lost in song while playing and singing in front of the Student Center Sunday.

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Trying to remember the words, Colin gets stuck on the lyrics he previously came up with during the day.

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The two photographs above are also from studio time. Directly above: Colin sings and plays guitar while in the studio, ignoring that he is being photographed.

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The guitar makes the sounds but the hands form the chords that make the music.

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Simply Colin Taylor

“I love to write music because 1. its a great stress reliever, 2. I can express my deepest fears, my greatest loves, and just my general perception of life through a medium that makes people smile and can change people’s life and perception and 3…cause the chicks dig it.”

“To create art with all the passion in one’s soul is to live art with all the beauty in one’s heart.”

-Aberjhani

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A Passion for Painting

April 28, 2013   Kasi Dickerson

As she opens her sticker-covered wooden door, she sighs with relief and excitement. After a busy school day, SFA freshman Caroline Pruitt is ready to paint. In 2009, Pruitt decided at about 3 a.m. to paint a blank wall in her bedroom. After first outlining an abstract design in pencil, she began adding color with paint. Pruitt is an artist at heart and works on her mural whenever she has the time.

For a video visit: http://youtu.be/0xZGCHCx0so

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At the age of three, Caroline Pruitt discovered art with a red crayon. Since then, she has dabbled  in many art forms including theater and painting. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

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Caroline Pruitt displays her first oil pastel drawing of her family on April 18. She drew this when she was four years old. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

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In 2009, Caroline Pruitt decided to paint a mural on her bedroom wall. She first created an outline in pencil, but now she fills in the spaces with Valspar paint. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

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Caroline Pruitt cracks open a new blue Valspar paint to add to her mural on Thursday, April 18. She views her mural as a work in progress and says sometimes months go by before she has time to add to her mural. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

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A blank wall in Caroline Pruitt’s room becomes a canvas for her creativity as she paints an abstract design on Thursday, April 18. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

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With a steady hand, Caroline Pruitt fills in a blue flower on her wall on April 18. She started painting her mural in 2009 and only works on the mural when she has time. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

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Caroline Pruitt is a creative writing major at Stephen F. Austin State University. In her spare time she loves to paint. (Kasi Dickerson/SFASYOU.com)

 

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Bailey, Caroline Pruitt’s dog, keeps her company as she works on her masterpiece on April 18. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

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Breaking from her work, Caroline Pruitt loves on her dog Bailey. Bailey barked with persistence to win Pruitt’s attention. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

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Adding the finishing touches to a newly painted flower, Caroline Pruitt is one step closer to completing her mural on April 18. Painting is a hobby for Pruitt and she is unsure of when she will finish her mural. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

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Switching to a purple paint, Caroline Pruitt finely paints petals onto her wall. Pruitt says she has always loved flowers and that they are fun to draw and paint. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

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Caroline Pruitt hopes to add quotes to the black space on her wall. Over the years, Pruitt’s friends and family members have left their mark on the wall with hand prints. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

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Art is a major part of Caroline Pruitt’s life and it is her passion. She says it is like a retreat when she is working on her mural. (Kasi Dickerson/ SFASYOU.com)

 

 

 

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Multimedia Photo Story of an Artist

April 28, 2013   Sulma Cortez

As a photojournalist the joy of being able to portray a photo story is amazing. The adrenaline going in my head throughout the whole time was chaotic. Thinking about who was I going to photograph? how was I going to portray their story throughout a series of pictures? There where so many questions, thankfully everything came out amazingly good. For this specific story I decided to show the side of an Artist. Someone who does not only see life the artistic way, but also the business way. Dr. Juan Carlos Ureña, is a Stephen F. Austin State University professor. Had acquired the love for music since he was a little boy. Dr. Ureña, decided to go into education as well. Not leaving his love for music he stills plays in concerts every time he has the chance. Originated from Costa Rica, Dr. Ureña is a proud member of the Nacogdoches community.
Learn more about Dr. Ureña at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZXYVFQGHvg

On April, 25th, Professor Ureña shares some of his office ornaments, his passion for music is shown throughout the room. (SFASYOU: photo by Sulma Cortez)

On April, 25th, Professor Ureña shares some of his office ornaments, his passion for music is shown throughout the room. (SFASYOU: photo by Sulma Cortez)

Besides playin the guitar and singing, Juan carlos also plays the piano. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Besides playin the guitar and singing, Juan carlos also plays the piano. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Memories are the ones that keep Juan Calos motivated with his music. Here are some of the shows he and his wife Jenna paul Ureña had performed at. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Memories are the ones that keep Juan Calos motivated with his music. Here are some of the shows he and his wife Jenna paul Ureña had performed at. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Juan carlos Ureña, posing for the camera with his guitar. He started playing the guitar since he was seventeen years old. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Juan carlos Ureña, posing for the camera with his guitar. He started playing the guitar since he was seventeen years old. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Juan Calos Ureña, practicing with the guitar in his house on April 25th. The talented artist practice at least four times a week. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Juan Calos Ureña, practicing with the guitar in his house on April 25th. The talented artist practice at least four times a week. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

On April 25th, Juan Carlos Ureña opened his home to show some of his favorite passions besides teaching. The piano and guitar form a big part of his life. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

On April 25th, Juan Carlos Ureña opened his home to show some of his favorite passions besides teaching. The piano and guitar form a big part of his life. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Besides music, Juan Carlos and his wife also love to travel. Here are some of the ornaments they collected in Brazil. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Besides music, Juan Carlos and his wife also love to travel. Here are some of the ornaments they collected in Brazil. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

In 2004, Juan Carlos and his wife Jenna recorded their 2nd Cd," Amigos Verdaderos" together.(SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

In 2004, Juan Carlos and his wife Jenna recorded their 2nd Cd,” Amigos Verdaderos” together.(SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

On April 25th, Juan Carlos Ureña shows his music lyrics. This is a song that he has been working on for the last past month.(SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

On April 25th, Juan Carlos Ureña shows his music lyrics. This is a song that he has been working on for the last past month.(SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

This intrument is contantly used by Juan carlos and his wife, the "Harmonica" is used by many people artist in Brazil. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

This intrument is contantly used by Juan carlos and his wife, the “Harmonica” is used by many people artist in Brazil. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Here is a picture from 1999, at Latino fest, Juan carlos Ureña and his wife Jenna contantly make duos on his concerts. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Here is a picture from 1999, at Latino fest, Juan carlos Ureña and his wife Jenna contantly make duos on his concerts. (SFASYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

Juan carlos Ureña, working on his office after a long day of classes he still needs to make sure everything is ready for dead week.

Juan carlos Ureña, working on his office after a long day of classes he still needs to make sure everything is ready for dead week. (SFSYOU: Photo by Sulma Cortez)

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Pursuing a Dream

April 27, 2013   tirado

SFA alumni James Hughes “Black James” performed at the 4/20 Mapfest in Houston, Tx, an all day festival dedicated to music, art, and peace. Black James was one of many performers, as well as one of other SFA alumni whom performed at the festival. James not only performed his solo performance, he also free-styled with the Renazons to close out. Follow the life of a post graduate student trying to achieve his dream and do something he loves. 4/20 Mapfest Performance. View alternate presentation at, Prezi.

Blck James at 4/20 Mapfest. James' choice of shoe game for his performance. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James at 4/20 Mapfest. James’ choice of shoe game for his performance. By: Berenice Tirado

James embraces his mic. Black James during his 4/20 performance. By: Berenice Tirado

James embraced his mic. Black James during his 4/20 performance. By: Berenice Tirado

James at the Mullet in Houston. James posed for some shots with the graffiti art at the venue. By: Berenice Tirado

James at the Mullet in Houston. James posed for some shots with the graffiti art at the venue. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James at the 4/20 festival in Houston. James performed "Boy Meets World" at the Mullet. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James at the 4/20 festival in Houston. James performed “Boy Meets World” at the Mullet. By: Berenice Tirado

The venue of the festival. The Mullet, a building located in Houston. Locals said the art always changed its never the same and it is always great. By: Berenice Tirado

The venue of the festival. The Mullet, a building located in Houston. Locals said the art always changes its never the same and it is always great. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James during his performance. James gazed at his audience as he was ready to perform. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James during his performance. James gazed at his audience as he got ready to perform. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James performed his music with enthusiasm and excitement. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James performed his music with enthusiasm and excitement. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James walked through the smoke as he got ready for his collaboration. James walked on the stage to begin his free-style act with the Renazons. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James walked through the smoke as he got ready for his collaboration. James walked on the floor to begin his free-style performance with the Renazons. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James at the festival. James continues his performance. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James at the festival. James continued his performance. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James at the Mullet. James continued with excitement and really got into his music and lyrics. By: Berenice Tirado

Black James at the Mullet. James continued with excitement and really got into his music and lyrics. By: Berenice Tirado

James sat down with his Nikon camera with friends after his performance. James skimmed through pictures and videos of family and friends that attended the show. By: Berenice Tirado

James sat down with his Nikon camera and friends after his performance. James skimmed through pictures and videos taken by family and friends that attended the show. By: Berenice Tirado

James walked on stage at the Mullet. James made sure everything was set and the mic was ready to begin the show. By: Berenice Tirado

James walked on stage at the Mullet. James made sure everything was set and the mic was ready to begin the show. By: Berenice Tirado

James collaborating with the Renazons. James and the Renazons closed their performance. By: Berenice Tirado

James collaborating with the Renazons. James and the Renazons closed their performance. By: Berenice Tirado

 

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Life of an Artist

April 23, 2013   Mattie Keith

Art student, Olivia Hopkins, is a senior at Stephen F. Austin State University. Hopkins has been painting since she was little and has continued to paint in college. “It gives me the freedom to do what I want,” Hopkins said, “I’ve also learned alot about oil paints, metal, and other stuff, I’ve come a long way since high school.” Hopkins has taken classes such as advanced painting and jewelry making throughout college, and will graduate in December with a Bachelor’s in Art.

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Hopkins poses wearing a ring she made in her jewelry class on April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com).2

 Hopkins sands her ring in the metal room in the art building on April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com).3

Hopkins sands out the scratches in the ring she made in the metal roomon April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com). 4

Hopkins poses with a painting of her friends at Pecan Park on April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com).5

Hopkins looks at a painting she did of her mom at Pecan Park on April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com). 6

Hopkins poses with a painting of her mom in Pecan Park on April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com). 7

Hopkins poses with a painting of her mom in Pecan Park on April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com). 9

Hopkins sets her painting on an easel in the art studio on April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com). 10

Hopkins decides which color to use from her art box in the studio on April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com). 11

Hopkins reaching in her art box in the studio on April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com). 12

Hopkins uses a jeweler’s saw to cut a piece of copper for her next piece of jewelry on April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com).

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Hopkins poses with a painting of her mom in Pecan Park on April 23, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com).

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Man’s Best Friend

April 22, 2013   Mattie Keith

The amount of pet owners is steadily increasing. People are adopting pets now and putting off getting married or having children. Dogs really have turned into man’s best friend. I chose to illustrate the love I have for my dog.

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Madelyn Keith with her dog,Vera on Monday, April 15, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com).2

Vera Keith’s dog tags (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com). 3

Madelyn Keith and Vera touching noses, Monday, April 15, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/Sfasyou.com).4Madelyn Keith and Vera cuddled up, Monday, April 15, 2013 (Photo by: Madelyn Keith/ Sfasyou.com).

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