Tucker
by Doug Kreuger
Title
Tucker
Artist
Doug Kreuger
Medium
Painting - Digital Oil Portrait
Description
"Tucker"
-- A Digital Oil Portrait by Doug Kreuger
Tucker is a 9-year-old, fully-grown male, Yellow Lab, belonging to my son's family. Tucker was adopted at 16 weeks old to be a playmate and companion for my son's 2-year-old (at the time) Chocolate Lab, named Bear.
Tucker's playtime with Bear used to be highly energetic, literally running circles around the older alpha male. Today, genetic health problems in each dog's legs have replaced their rough play with more frequent napping and quiet time.
Tucker's favorite place to rest is cuddled up next to my son on a leather couch in his family room. "Tucked" under a Chicago Bears blanket, along with one or more of my granddaughters.
The colorful braided strands, hanging from Tucker's collar are friendship bracelets, lovingly made by my 8-year-old granddaughter, Kathryn Faith.
Tucker is very protective of his family, barking loudly whenever he senses danger. He also likes to sleep in my granddaughters' bedroom, curled up in the center of the floor, or on top of one of their 3 beds.
In fact, Tucker was recently accused of preventing the Tooth Fairy from performing her expected duties. A note, along with some money, found pinned to my granddaughter's school backpack in the morning, explained: "Allison, your dog would not let me near your pillow last night!"
Copyright 2015 by Doug Kreuger
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March 26th, 2015
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Comments (23)
Sandi OReilly
Tucker is a handsome fellow and terrific painting and presentation portrait of him, Doug!! F/L
Hanne Lore Koehler
What a beautiful dog, Doug!!! You digital painting looks amazing! Wonderful background for the white fur! Congratulations on your WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY feature! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Hanne! I always appreciate reading your encouraging comments. (-:
Randy Rosenberger
This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Randy! I truly appreciate your awesome comments, and being recognized on the WFS Homepage in this way.
Lingfai Leung
You are so talented and I cannot imagine this is a painting. The dog looks so real. I love Golden retriever and Lab. Tucker, you are beautiful
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Lingfai! This digital painting is a compilation of several photos, digitally composed, and electronically rendered, using special photo editing software. At this small preview size it is hard to distinguish from a photo. Enlarged, however, one can better appreciate the electronic brush strokes.
Fiona Kennard
Oh, Doug! How we love our dogs! I love your son adopted Tucker. The only way to get a dog.....Another fabulous, heartfelt painting!
Doug Kreuger replied:
Fiona, Somehow, I just knew you love Dogs! Your's are beautiful and so sweet looking! I imagine they enjoy taking long walks in your spectacular surroundings. L&F
Richard Bryce and Family
Really wonderful work, Doug! Tucker looks so sweet. Love the tooth fairy story and Kathryn's gift. V
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks so much Richard! Tucker is, indeed, very loving, and the Tooth Fairy story is totally true—it happened just last week.
Nava Thompson
Tucker---looks friendly---and seems to have a nice 'blanky'. Nice work--Doug! LVF
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thanks Nava! Tucker is overly friendly! He loves hugs & kisses! My daughter-in-law, Jolene, made this throw blanket for my son, using printed fleece materials. It's double-sided and plenty big!
Dave Farrow
What a beautiful Lab Doug...I`ll bet he`s well loved...A gold medal beauty my friend
Doug Kreuger replied:
WOW!! That was QUICK! I no sooner uploaded this artwork, and I found your comment. Many thanks, Dave, for all your kindness, support and gold! Much appreciated!