“It’s amazing how loose some people become in their sketchbook drawing simply because they have a carefree approach and don’t become locked down in trying to make finished works.”
- Robert Wade
IN MEMORIAM - 1991 - 2009
"Pappa Goose" A sketch in my Daily Journal
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"Pappa Goose" watercolour in Visual 140gsm sketch book - 05/09/2009
Pappa Goose, an Egyptian Goose, was brought to me to take care of him in 1991 - don't know how old he was - he had one gammy foot as a result of fishing gut being entangled around his leg and severing the tendons and nerves, causing his foot to pull backwards. I was lucky to have the pleasure of his presence in my life for 18 years when, finally on the 5th September 2009, I had to have him euthanized because his legs were riddled with arthritis and he could hardly stand up anymore. If there is a Goose Heaven, I'm sure that's where he is now.
How wonderful that you could take care of him and watch him and his Mrs. for the years they were together. I think, for a goose, he had a very good, very long life, thanks to you. And the sketches/watercolors are well done.
ReplyDeleteWonderful story, Maree, and your painting is wonderful as well...
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