Transparancy ... A story of Love
This is a true story out of my life with the 14 years I spent with my boyo.. Misha. The best and the only dog I ever desire.
Transparency
was
Wafer thin back then
Perhaps delicate actions that seemed a bit harsh
Was the only thing that spoke to me
Like my old boy Misha
(He was only 2 then but in dog years that is pretty prime)
Coming every night pawing open the door
To the local mountain bar
Zeb’s Place
1:30am (not a minuet too late, but sometimes a bit more early)
I was playing pool
And flirting and drinking and smoking way too much
1995
Woof woof woof woof
He wanted me gone
‘No now’
Woof woof woof woof
May I say he had
No bones about it?
He loved me sure
(past life he loved me too but wanted in the next
life, this one, to love me unconditionally; did he know he would come back as my boyo? Tee hee hee)
And if I was drinking or smoking?
(And I was always drinking and smoking)
I would bend down and go up to his face each night (as we were leaving) just so’s to impress upon everyone how much he loved me “Ohhh Misha! You so wonderful.. Come on and kiss me. pleeeeeeeeeeesee”
and I would make those kissing sounds
And he?
Uggh,
Never,
No never
Not one time is all his days and mine.
He would turn his head right and left and act disgusted,
He would wait for me to open the bar door
Soft and loving laughs coming from my friends
(Oh I was so proud.. look who loves me)
He would then lead me out to my car
Suzuki Samurai.
He’d hop in the back
I would start my engine
(I lived down the way)
And off we would go
It was transparent as hell
Who took care of who back then
Woof woof Woof woof.
Linaji 2009
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JenniferB
What gorgeous effects! It looks a bit like tye dying, I love the transparency and colours. :)
linaji replied
Jennifer, thank you.. I like what you see. I can’t for the life of me see how the heck I associated my dog with this! lolol
F.A. Moore
Great story! Aren’t special dogs the best? They know, because they just do. They listen with everything they’ve got. Glad to hear you had 14 years with your boyo, Misha.
linaji replied
Yes Fran.. it was a miracle to have him as I was not looking for a dog when I got him.. infact I was drinking with my cousins on Whisky Row in Prescott Arizona…but that is another story!! thanks so much.
Vicki Ferrari
Lovely words and lovely image Lina! The effects you have used here are amazing, so colourful, yet soft….
linaji replied
Hi Vicki.. thanks so much.. this took a bit of doing .. most of the last part of the day!!
Wendy Slee
what a beautiful heartfelt story…... sigh…these special special friends that come into and out of our lives….!
and your artwork….so soft and elusive and beautiful, like the love of a friend….words cannot describe it truly, hands cannot quite grasp it, but sit back and soak it up…it is real and beautiful and true and the stuff that makes life worthwhile!
linaji replied
I don’t know why I thought of him so much tonight.. in a light and fuffly way.. I just think this last couple months or so is the first I am not sad when I think about him.. he was a special dog. I don’t think I care to have another.. How are YOU!!! let me know when you can dear one.. about how it is going..OK..? xoxoxo
Martin Muir
Great story and image,your way of storytelling is awesome well done.
linaji replied
Gosh Martin.. thank you a 1000 different ways.. xox
terugvanver
wonderful color play and triangles
linaji replied
I forgot the snail.. tee hee.. thanks so much!
Marion Chapman
oh, Lina, how you blow me away with some superb softness and to marry this image with your loyal loving dog is gorgeous. I love dogs (so much better than cats, lol) Love this!!!!
linaji replied
I could not understand how Misha came up till you just told me how.. You were so much on my mind Marion as I did this piece.. I am completely honored by you in my life.. you know you have inspired me much when I had to keep going back and stop processing it to the depths of color.. I took so long on this cause I needed to allow the softness be the story.. and my heart is so soft for my puppy who is my heart of hearts.. Thanks
Marion Chapman
linaji replied
you!! Can I tell you true.. the minuet I started to form this Piece I thought of you.. I mean it too.. all the way through.. and now.. here you are manifested with that gorgeous SMILE!! love ya Maz!!!
btw.. much much thanks!
Jack Grace
Beautiful colors and story. My three are getting along in years and I try to savor each day I have with them. I sit at the computer and they circle my chair like guardians. I know I will miss them mightily one day, but today I just scratch their heads and tell them what good dogs they are.
linaji replied
thanks so much Jack.. do treasure them.. any shots of them on your site??? let me know.. I am off to bed!!
Denis Molodkin
Amazing work, great composition and performance!
linaji replied
Oh Denis.. thanks so much for your great eye!!
Lisa Jewell
Double wow – image and your loving story of Misha…I felt warmth, laughter and love….
You truly wow me…sublime.
xxxx
linaji replied
I like wowing you and more.. you beauty. xox
Jordan Busson
Love the colours, Lina.
linaji replied
Thanks you so much Elucidate!! appreciate your view!
Rachael Comisari
Nice work linaji!
linaji replied
Thanks so much Rachael.. your work’s amazing!
Susan Duffey
a poignant story incredibly told and a wonderful image but no details about its creation. Enlightenment???!!!!(Transparency!!) – interested to know.
linaji replied
I am deeply happy you have appeared here.. Your work is inspiring and your technique.. unstoppable.. thanks so much!
helmutk
Lovely work !
linaji replied
awww Love your Icon but miss your sweet face!
Susan Duffey
been back to look again and clued from your grous that it is digital art but still interested to know about the creation of your great image.
linaji replied
Susan.. I take a photo.. as I am a photographer.. and then I blew a small piece of the photo up.. I then took 5 hours on this one in particular. There are filters I use but layers upon layers to find certain depths of how to get this to feel right before I call it done.. This was a photo that I used for my recent sale to a corporation for a 40×60 piece. I use a way of doing my work that brings a high resolution quality so my work can be very very large. I love Abstract work and hope you have a chance to look at my other pieces..
Songwriter
Oh what a wonderful story. You are a master/mistress wordscraft person. I love this story, the way you tell it and the image you use with it. Well done my dear. A definite fav. :0) Song
linaji replied
Songwriter!! thanks so much for your lovely comments on my writing.. going back to ‘him’ my boyo always brings me home to my heart.. What a wonder our Co Creators can be. thanks for the fave!!
Joanne Bradley
Love the wonderful soft colors of your image, a fine tribute to woman’s best friends, and your story about Misha is so sweet and compelling! Sometimes guardian angels come disguised as furry bundles of love!
linaji replied
I think Joanne he was truly an Angel.. thanks so much!
fullcirclemand...
Wonderful tribute, Lina:) xoxox
linaji replied
I am just getting going on my replys.. appreciate you Marg..xox
Joe Valcourt/M...
gorgeous work
linaji replied
Hi Joe.. xoxox appreciate you!
Jan Landers
the softness, gentleness of this art feels so good to me….and the story…well, you know how it touches my heart, lina….thank you for sharing….
linaji replied
Oh Janb.. with all that has been going on.. I missed this block of wonderful comments.. thanks so much my dearest!! I know you understand.. you and the wild dogs are howling!!! tee hee..xoxo
Neome
Great colors, so soft and delicate! Like love :)
linaji replied
Neome.. your words are lovely.. thanks so much!
Linda Ridpath
a beautiful story, wonderfully told !! x
linaji replied
Linda!!! your my sweet hatted woman! thanks so much.
Linda Gregory
Fabulous image and beautiful story. Dogs rule.
linaji replied
Wow this is coming from a true dog lover..wof!!
TeriLee
This is wonderful….you know, my Dad had a dog by the same name…they took care of each other for years…
Marion is anna rampage in Feminine intent…gotta love it….well deserved feature for sure…smoooooooch!!!
linaji replied
Say Sweet.. this is a wonderful story.. and yes Marion is onna rampage!! you both are AAAAAAMAZING!
kjgordon
beautiful colors…......and not just a man’s best friend…..........
linaji replied
SEEING YOU KJ…LJI!
JenLand
So beautiful! The image, the story, so true!! Truly blessed. :o)
linaji replied
HELLO!!!!!! XOXOXO Yes this story is my heart of hearts… he was a blessing for 14 years.
JUSTART
wow, a beauty
linaji replied
Hugs..Just.. thanks so much.. feeling good I hope!! xox
Jolie
Incredibily gorgeous colour!
linaji replied
Wow Jolie.. thank you!
whalegeek
I don’t know which is more beautiful, your art or your story of Misha. I empathize with you on the depth of feeling you have for Misha. Dogs have touched my heart in so many ways. My soulmate dog’s spirit left us Christmas Eve, 2006. Never thought I could love another dog as I did that girl. Now my husband and I adopted another shelter waif a year ago…we feel our little “pack” is complete once again. Good luck to you. Perhaps another dog will choose you one day as happened to us.
linaji replied
Oh Whalegeek.. your words touch me deeply and i so appreciate your giving me a hint into the possibilities of the future. maybee.. but not right now I know. Also your work on the Polar Bears is unmatched!!
Lynn Moore
This is beautiful and I can see your love for your woof, woof : ) I just lost my sweet Sadie dog yesterday – she got away from husband and we have not been able to find her. I am broken-hearted but have not lost all hope yet. I still am hoping she will turn up somewhere – we’ve put up signs and pictures everywhere! She has been by my side and at my heels for 8 years now : ) Oh – And my vote is woof woof took care of you! : )
linaji replied
Oh Lynn..I am seeing your puppy by your side.. and I will continue to look at your situation that way. Thank you so much for sharing your feelings here. I know that no matter that little put has had all she needs to survive anywhere!! Sending you Much Love and good thinking.. xoxoxoxoxo
Lyndy
Congratulations on your feature in the art of intrigue :)
linaji replied
Oh Lyndy.. I am so chuffed and brilliantly happy!! this is quite a lovely honor for me!
Lyndy
The image and the words are amazing, so deserved feature Linaji :)
oneperfectkiss
beautiful image and story Lina….very special. xxx
linaji replied
My boy was amazing!!! xox
Lior Goldenberg
Soft, delicate and gorgeous. Superb work Lina!
linaji replied
Lior.. I appreciate you, this was such a pleasure to create!
Larasolnishko
He was taking care of you Lina on that 1995….sure he did….
linaji replied
Yes Lara.. you are so right.. love you!
Keith Reesor
Fantastic Linaji!!
It’s great you had such a good friend watching out for you!! :)
linaji replied
I so miss him!! thanks Keith!
Deborah Milligan
gorgeous work :)
linaji replied
thank you so much Deb!
natalia martin...
stunning creation!!
linaji replied
natalia.. Appreciate your comment!
John Fish
wonderful story and I love the art also. beautiful transparent colors. great theme going for this.