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An elderly couple in Nordic sweaters paint at a small wooden easel in a garden while a red and white Corgi lies beside it. 5 / 32

Frank and Dottie Painted Their Garden on One Small Canvas. Look Down.

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Two paintbrushes, one small easel, and a whole lot of teamwork. Frank and Dottie crouch shoulder to shoulder in the garden, both wearing cream sweaters with a green knit pattern across the chest, dabbing soft blues and greens onto a shared canvas. A paint-splattered palette rests on the easel's tray beside a jar of brushes and a glass of rinse water. Right next to the easel, Biscuit lies stretched out in the grass, chin on his paws and eyes half closed, a picture of total relaxation. The backyard around them is full of lavender, herbs in clay pots, a blue watering can, and a basket of gardening gloves.

Painting together is a lovely shared hobby for couples, and creative activities are often recommended for older adults as a way to stay engaged and enjoy time together. When pets are nearby, a little care goes a long way. Keep rinse water and paint jars out of reach, since a thirsty dog may lap up whatever is close, and some paints and solvents can be harmful if swallowed. Water-based paints are a better option around pets. Corgis are generally happy to lounge near their people for hours, so a shady spot and a water bowl of their own keep them comfortable during a long session.

Biscuit may be more interested in his nap than in the artwork. Still, every masterpiece needs a muse, and this one seems to have found the perfect model.

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