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First Post!

3/3/2012

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The "Two Dogs" of Two Dog Studio were here long before there was an art studio. They were two miniature dachshunds, named Ollie and Emily.  Ollie is my "poster puppy" and is the little black and tan doxy that appears above, in the heading of my website. She is also on my business cards. Before I took up art full-time, I was an attorney, and at the end of a long day, I looked forward to seeing my two dogs when I arrived home. I would open the door to the house and both Ollie and Emily would run to greet me with the frenzied excitement only a dog can offer. I didn't want to show favoritism by saying one name before the other, so I would say, "Hi two dogs!" while they wiggled and squirmed around my ankles and I bent down to pet them. That was always the best part of the day.

I lost each one of them in their fourteenth year, two years apart, after the inevitable decline brought about by age-related ailments that come way too early in the life of a beloved pet. I feel connected to them through my artwork and the name I chose for my business. On some level, I still feel their presence. They were great dogs, and I will always miss them.
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Emily
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Ollie in her later years.
In my next post, I'll introduce you to the current dogs of Two Dog Studio, Sophie and Teddy. They had some really big paw prints to fill, and they have exceeded all of my expectations! 
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Pam Hansen link
3/6/2012 10:14:00 am

Love your new website!

I wear a pair of your earrings everytime we are at the market where we sell our natural, preservative-free dogtreats! They are my special my "market bling". Thank you!

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Dana link
3/9/2012 09:01:47 am

Thanks Pam!

I'm glad to know that you're enjoying your earrings!

I'll have to find your special dog treats--they sound like something Sophie and Teddy would enjoy.

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