The birthday gift...

Jared's birthday was this weekend. This was the gift I was looking forward to giving to him. It's a painting of his old dog, Spike.

I did it at a Painting With A Twist class.  About a week before the class, they have you email them a high quality photo of a close up of the face of your pet.  When you arrive for the class they have a canvas ready for you, with your pet sketched on it ready to paint.

I was a little leery of what it might turn out like, but I am pretty happy with it.  I think it looks a little like Emmett Kelly.  You be the judge.

photo credit: AP file