I used to have two Labradors as a child. They both were so fun to play with especially when my 4 year old self would play horsie on their backs. They have now since passed on; however, I recently had a dream that recalled a memory from my childhood. In my memory, I was going through some tough times with my mom and dad. I remember playing in my backyard and sitting in the grass near an old tree when one of my dogs came up to me and started slobbering all over me. He wouldn't stop! It was like I slathered myself in bacon treats. I cried because I thought dog slobber is gross, but the dog was standing right over me and I couldn't move! After crying I just started to giggle because his tongue tickled my cheek. Instead of thinking about the bad things happening to me at the time, all I could think about was that moment, that happy moment. This piece depicts that memory. Specifically, before I began to giggle. I made myself using gray colors because life wasn't exciting at the time. It was bland. I made my dog in happier, lighter colors because he represents the happiness I eventually felt. The dim background with blue undertones infer depression and sadness. And the color that is on my face is from him licking away the sadness. For this piece I used Manga Studio and used a paintbrush technique. Thank you guys for allowing me to create this piece that I am very proud of as well as recall a great memory, and thank you Jazza!

WIP LINK: http://gamerchicka.deviantart.com/art/WIP-602678461