Millie RIP by Dorothy Pointon

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RIP is always sad - dogs just don't live long enough. But that's why we have to enjoy them while they're here. I still miss dogs I had 40 years ago.... I don't think you can really get over it, but then, I don't think we should. They matter ... all who have had them know that, and - you've immortalized this one. After all - we don't last forever either.... though some of us look as though we have.

Posted by Robert Jones, Napa on Mon 16 Feb 19:30:55

This both made me smile and sad. It's a lovely pet portrait and I bet your nephew and his wife are delighted.

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 17 Feb 07:25:25

Lovely Millie !

Posted by valerie harper on Tue 17 Feb 07:38:30

What a character!

Posted by Peter Smith on Tue 17 Feb 08:52:59

Very sad. She looks like a real character and beautifully done.

Posted by Denise Cat on Tue 17 Feb 09:43:53

Nicely done Dorothy.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Tue 17 Feb 09:58:34

Hang on Studio Wall

16/02/2026

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Millie was my nephew and his wife’s dog and it was a vey sad day when she had to be put down. So this is her normal every day look and not the one when she came back from the groomers

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Dorothy Pointon

At my school during the war there was very little art tuition if any. I can’t remember any lesson except being given bright poster colours and thick brush. The teacher then would sit and mark home work. I did get a “good” in my school report. When I started work I took many evening classes from…

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