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My perfect “painting day” would start with yoga, then walking Rhett. I would have already done my research for my painting so everything is sketched out and my colors are played out in my head. When I start painting, I work in layers very much like Photoshop, stopping fre- quently to take breaks so I don’t overwork or muddy up the colors. If I’m happy with the painting, I email the owner a picture and eagerly await their reply.


I have great admiration for Florida Watercolor artists Charles Passarelli, Pat Weaver and Sue Archer. My hope is to take a few workshops in the future with them. (Editor’s note: Pat Weaver was the artist who painted the cover of the third issue of The New Barker in 2007.)


He Is The Most Amazing Creature I Have Ever Met.


Mr. Spot enjoying the Brazilian Court Hotel’s Café Boulud in Palm Beach.


Our cover dog, Mr. Spot, who will be 14 years old in June, has many fans. Sally Potter, the human he has lived with since he was nine weeks old, told us that Mr. Spot is particularly well thought of at fine hotels. “Pet friendly hotels really like having a dog like Spot who acts like just any other hotel guest. Well, maybe sometimes a little better than some hotel guests,” said Sally. At the Westin on Ft. Lauderdale Beach, for


instance, he learned on the first day that there were dog biscuits at the concierge desk. He learned on the second day that each person had to take their turn at the desk. He was the hit of the hotel as he carefully took his place in line at the concierge desk and waited his turn for a dog treat. His most recent conquest is the Brazilian Court


Rhett. I love color, especially playing with colors to create a mood.


I’m in a “Happy Color” phase right now. I like working with a bright, cheerful palette. – Colleen Thompson


I am so grateful for my yoga practice of eight years. It allows me to stay focused on what is important. I also enjoy photography and of course…walking my dog Rhett. U


Colleen Thompson Contact Information: 561.870.3347 www.colleenthompson.net


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Hotel in Palm Beach. A very good friend of his likes to take him to lunch at the Café Boulud. When allowed, he likes to sit at the table. Even though he is a “hound” for treats he knows that when he sits at a table he can never bother the food. Spot also knows quite a few words. Sally told


us,“At a recent visit to Deck 84 Restaurant in Delray Beach, he immediately took a seat at the table (not under it). My luncheon companion and I sat at the table with Spot for a few minutes until the waiter came over and said “the dog has to stay on the floor.” As soon as those words were spoken, Spot got down from the chair. Of course the waiter and my friend thought the act was amazing.” U


Shiba Inus are companion dogs, usually weighing between 17 and 23 pounds. They are one of Japan's six native breeds. Shiba means “little red brushwood dog.” Their double coats can be red, sesame, black and tan or cream-colored. Three Japanese words describe these regal dogs: kan-i: bravery and boldness, com- bined with mental tenacity and composure. ryosei: good natured with a gentle disposition. soboku: a refined and open spirit. These traits make the Shiba Inu irresistible. Shiba Inu Rescue of Florida was founded in June of 2012. For more information, please visit ShibaInuRescueFlorida.org


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