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Grandma in an olive quilted vest paints at a wooden easel in the backyard while a black Labrador lies in the grass beside it. 6 / 22

Grandma Set Up Her Easel in the Yard. Her Assistant Showed Up Right on Time.

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Brush in hand and palette balanced on the easel's ledge, Dot is adding the last touches of sky to a bright landscape canvas. She sits on a little folding stool in the middle of her untidy, much-loved backyard, wearing her olive quilted vest, a cream shirt, and jeans, her glasses perched on her nose. The canvas glows with blues and greens. Stretched out in the grass right at the foot of the easel lies Moose, the black Lab, his head resting low and his eyes half closed, the very picture of a patient studio assistant. Watering cans, hoses, and potted plants clutter the garden around them.

Creative hobbies like painting can bring real enjoyment in later life, and many people find a pet nearby makes the time feel even more relaxed. If you paint around animals, a little care helps. Some art supplies, including certain oil paints, solvents, and turpentine, can be harmful if a dog licks or chews them. Keep brushes, rags, and open containers out of reach, and clean up spills promptly. Water-based paints are generally a safer choice when pets are around. Labs can be curious chewers, especially when younger, so storing supplies in a lidded box between sessions is a simple habit that prevents trouble.

Moose may not appreciate the brushwork, but he appreciates the company, and that's what matters. Dot's next painting might just feature a certain black Lab napping in the grass.

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