Anne Leuck 4/26/13 Anne Leuck 4/26/13

Shrine:

In the weeks since she has been gone, I seem to have amassed a 'shrine' to Alice: her clay paw print, an

envelope with clippings of her fur, her collar, her food bowl, the bone

photo/frame: a gift from Laura Nugent years ago, (she and Alice became fast friends after a week long

slumber party in our living room, when she stayed with us for a show), a

beautiful copper enamel heart condolence gift from Mary Laskey, and the

photo I took of us mounted on a resin frame, a suprise gift from another

artist friend, Juana Ryan. Oh, and that little pewter dog, I picked

that up years ago, it just represents her silly spirit. I still can't

bear to put away her dog bed, so that remains in my little

living room and I step around it twice a day when I open and close the

blinds. Her leash and harness still hang on the hook by the door. I

can't put the key in the door without thinking, she's not there waiting

for me. I'm really doing okay, but grief has a way of sneaking up on you when you least expect it. Yep, I really miss her...hug your doggies, if you have'm!

Anne Leuck 4/24/13 Anne Leuck 4/24/13

New Magnets: 'Candid Canines'

Check out my fun new Magnet Collection "Candid Canines". Soon to be available in my Etsy Store...until then, Just 'LIKE' the Give Away post on my Facebook Fan Page...There will be 3

winners drawn on Friday at 4pm!

Oh...and don't miss the kitties, better order some cards for these felines!

Anne Leuck 4/20/13 Anne Leuck 4/20/13

Illustration Friday = Train

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My Illustration Friday Submission for TRAIN...Can you find the CTA elevated car?

Anne Leuck 4/3/13 Anne Leuck 4/3/13

one life...

My Sweet Alice

2004-2013

One life...a gazillion photos, countless drawings and paintings, boundless love and joy. So sad to tell you that Alice is no longer with me, but so grateful for having had her lovely spirit in my life. She brought a smile to the face of every person that had the good fortune to meet her!

Alice arrived at our front door on September 4, 2004 in the arms of a volunteer from Chicago Canine Rescue. Her whole litter had been found in an alley next to a dumpster...we had been talking about getting a 2nd dog and decided maybe a foster would be a good way to test it out. Izzy (10 at the time) was certainly not thrilled with this little gal that turned our house upside down, stole all of her toys and the attention - but in the end she was Izzy's ears and constant companion.

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August 2011, Alice and I, the first night in our tiny new apartment. She was by my side through one of the biggest transitions of my life...can't imagine having gone through it, without her!

Christmas 2012 at Mom's up in Wisconsin. Alice had so much fun and she loved snow!

I took these last 3 photos with my phone a week before she died, she was

so adorable and peaceful sleeping in my bed. I had no idea they would

be the last ones of us together. By now, I'm sure she's busy tearing it

up in doggy heaven...so I won't say rest in peace, just run and play, my

sweet, silly Alice!

Anne Leuck 3/17/13 Anne Leuck 3/17/13

Celebrating 70 years and a lifetime of love...

My dear Irish mother is 70 today...that doesn't seem possible, nor the fact that I'm now 46! I made this bowl around Valentine's Day...it seems most fitting to give it to Mom, the woman who taught me how to love. She has always been a shining example of goodness and compassion and has taught me so much over the years. I am so grateful to still have her healthy and happy, and still such a support, in my life. This is your *bonus* gift I will hand deliver it April...I love you Mom...Happy, Happy Birthday!

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Anne Leuck 3/12/13 Anne Leuck 3/12/13

Red Bowls...2012 & Freshly Fired in 2013

These are porcelain, hand formed bowls that I've been making at Lill Street. The pieces on white are 'footed' and the ones on black have no feet. Shipping & Tax (in ILLINOIS) will apply to each sale. Just call or email if you would like to purchase, I can send you a paypal invoice, you can mail me a check or call with a credit card.