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Penny Snoozed on a Blanket While Grandma Painted Flowers at Dusk

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The garden is wrapped in blue twilight as Grandma works at an easel, her round glasses on her nose and a green cardigan around her shoulders. Her brush touches a canvas full of soft blue and green flowers, and a bright paint palette rests against the easel. A string of lights glows on the fence, and potted herbs, a metal watering can, and a clay pot fill the corner. On a soft gray blanket at her feet, Penny the Yorkshire Terrier is fast asleep with her nose tucked in and her ears relaxed. The air is cool and a faint breeze moves the leaves.

Painting outdoors with a pet is a lovely way to spend an evening, but art supplies can be hazardous. Many paints, solvents, and cleaners can be toxic if licked or swallowed, so store them securely and clean up spills right away. Keep brushes and palettes out of reach, and provide a blanket where she can rest. Yorkies are people-focused and love to stay close, so a cozy spot near your easel is perfect.

Penny does not care about the brushstrokes, only the company. Grandma paints slowly, glancing down now and then. The painting may take a long time, and that is fine. The canvas will dry and the dog will stretch.

A sleeping dog is the best studio assistant.

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