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Grandpa Set Up His Easel to Paint the Yard. His Bernese Had Ideas About the Subject.

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Brush in hand, Walt leans over a palette smeared with greens, blues, and soft browns, adding another stroke to a dreamy landscape propped on his wooden easel. A jar of brushes sits on the paint box, a stack of lumber and potted herbs fill the backyard, and a watering can rests on the stepping stones. Moose lies stretched out on the grass right next to the easel, paws in front of him, gazing up at the camera with calm, curious eyes as though he has been asked to pose for the next painting.

Taking up painting, drawing, or other creative hobbies later in life can be a rewarding way to stay engaged, and having a pet nearby can make the time feel less solitary. If you paint around dogs, it is worth being careful with supplies. Some paints, solvents, and thinners can be harmful if licked or swallowed, so lids should be closed and rinse water kept out of reach. Brushes are tempting chew toys, too. Water-based paints are usually easier to manage around pets, and a dog bed or blanket placed a safe distance away gives your companion a comfortable spot to keep you company without stepping into the palette.

Moose may not understand the finer points of brushwork, but he makes a fine studio companion. Who knows, maybe the next canvas will feature a big black-and-rust dog lying in the grass.

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