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Published: 2010-03-16 22:03:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 943; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 14
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Description This piece is very meaningful to me. My yellow lab Stevie died last August, the day after I left home again. I was very broken-hearted and had a difficult time getting over it. But I knew she needed a proper tribute (and with other dogs I've lost I've gotten to keep their collars, not so with Stevie), so as soon as I was able to look at photos of her and NOT cry, I started this scratchboard. It took about a week maybe, working on it for a couple hours here and there. Absolutely killed my eyeballs to focus on all those little details and make sure it all came out right - I promised myself that if it didn't end up perfect, I would hate myself. Thank goodness I'm satisfied! ^_^

Stevie was such a WONDERFUL dog. She had a way of literally smiling at you, her tail was ALWAYS wagging, and she was such a sweetheart. If you were near her, she would place a paw on your knee until you pet her. Boy did she love being pet ^_^ We would also wrestle and go for long walks and explore together. She was my best friend when I had no one. I will always miss my Steven Po. <3

*image (c) Sheyanne
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Comments: 17

bslisted [2012-07-10 13:07:01 +0000 UTC]

That's really sweet. I miss my black lab as well

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Jenociide In reply to bslisted [2012-07-10 20:39:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I poured my heart into this one

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ArtByCher [2010-12-13 14:27:06 +0000 UTC]

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JJRRS [2010-09-30 08:07:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's is very impressive scratch board work, well done.

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Jenociide In reply to JJRRS [2010-09-30 12:25:02 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you It made my eyes melt but it was worth it!

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JJRRS In reply to Jenociide [2010-10-02 22:45:45 +0000 UTC]

It's an awesome artwork, how did you lay down an outline?

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Jenociide In reply to JJRRS [2010-10-03 22:59:12 +0000 UTC]

To be honest, most of the outline is what's left over from the white transfer paper I used to see what the heck I was doing. Otherwise I started towards the center and worked my way out, so the outer layers of scratches form the outline. That answer the question? n_n;

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AngelaMaySmith [2010-09-30 01:03:41 +0000 UTC]

wonderful !

and sorry for your loss
i have just lost my yellow lab, ben, i was devestated all my family were and so were the kids.
by the sounds of things she sounds wonderful, and just like my ben.
sorry again for your loss <3

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Jenociide In reply to AngelaMaySmith [2010-09-30 12:26:30 +0000 UTC]

Aren't labs awesome?

Anymore I see pictures of her and I smile from her sweet memory. I hope thoughts of your Ben bring you the same sort of peace.

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Cybby [2010-03-16 23:03:19 +0000 UTC]

Awwww, Jen, it's so sweet, and the detail in the lining is interesting.

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Jenociide In reply to Cybby [2010-03-17 00:29:26 +0000 UTC]

I know you at least know how much of my heart I poured into this. Glad you got to see it, Cyb. *bearhug* <3

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HiddenAmaranth [2010-03-16 22:21:18 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is some crazy work, nice job!
I'm so sorry to hear about your doggie :[

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Jenociide In reply to HiddenAmaranth [2010-03-17 00:34:35 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the compliment, and the condolences =3

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HiddenAmaranth In reply to Jenociide [2010-03-17 01:50:50 +0000 UTC]

You're more than welcome

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spectart28 [2010-03-16 22:08:01 +0000 UTC]

Amazing I love the technique you used; whenever I use scratchboard, I have to stop the urge to stipple everything. I love the cross hatch you used, and specially the story behind it. Keep up the good work!

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Jenociide In reply to spectart28 [2010-03-17 00:34:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. Dude, if I had converted to a stippling technique, I would probably have carpal tunnel by now With scratchboard it's a little difficult to stipple per se, because you have to kinda pull the outer layer off, and it becomes a line, you know what I mean? But anyway, thanks!

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spectart28 In reply to Jenociide [2010-03-17 00:39:07 +0000 UTC]

Haha yeah, totally. It goes from dots to lines and a hybrid of cross hatch and stippling. You're welcome!

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