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this is velvet.  queen of the world.  indeed, when she arrived at the studio for her portrait session, she immediately informed me she was waaay above my league in the universe.  (heehee!)

soon, though, i convinced her that i do have some experience with the finer things in life.

i think, going forward, that we shall be girlfriends, and enjoy sipping tea and chatting about the finer things… like pearls, and settees, and being the queen of the world.

sweet Rocket-boy.  quite cautious and ever-so-careful of strangers, especially the male variety.  smart and speedy and loyal-on-loyal to his people.  happy-dog, daily-miles-walking-buddy and couch-potato-movie-watcher extraordinaire.

sometimes-mama’s-boy and all-the-time-dad’s-buddy, you made me work for the smiles today, and it was the most fun afternoon ever.

i loved hanging with your kitty-sister, but running in the frozen field with you was (don’t tell her!) even better.  have a good year, Rocket-dog!

WOOF!  hugs – angela

i must confess, i have had no interest in pet portraits.  my oldest says he’d like to pursue doing them, but my joy in families, and new little baby-sweetness, and on-the-cusp-of-adventure high school seniors, and in blushing brides and nervous grooms and deep-wrinkled grandmas, has been more than enough.

i look in awe at the work of amazing artists who can let you into the very being of treasured family pets and wild animals alike, and i’m thankful for their work.  but till now, i haven’t been remotely tempted to try my hand at it.

being here with my parents in North Carolina, though, and being presented with some serious pet personality, has lured me to the challenge of capturing the large personalities of these family members.  i present to you Muffin, also known as the Queen of the Universe.

here’s hoping i can capture your dog  ”brother” in his shy sweetness, too, little kitty!

happy New Year with meows and hugs!!  –angela