Natural Bridge, VA - A Hike, A Dog, and Fellow Tourists!

Last week on vacation, we went to see the Natural Bridge. Although you could get there...almost there...by tour bus, we of course had Otto with us, so took the "long way" round! What a beautiful hike! You have to pay to see this natural wonder, but the trail is pretty, and beside the main event, there's little waterfalls, big rocks and parts deep enough to throw sticks for any "bull mastiff boxer mix turned pitbull!"

It's also an easy downhill, shady walk, with lots of benches and places to sit. Found out on the way back why that is...the nice easy downhill turned, er...challenging on the way back up! And Otto was having so much fun splashing, fetching and swimming that we hung out all morning. By the time we were going back uphill, well, it was noon and not so shady anymore!

We met lots of neat folks on our little hike, in particular a young couple from Cleveland who just loved Otto. We're always hearing it from people who meet our gregarious Otto...it's not the breed...it's the people who "own" them. We must be wonderful people then, LOL, because Otto is the best!!

Chadds Ford French bulldog pitbull mix - What would Andrew Wyeth think?

Isn't she an adorable dog? I almost didn't get this commission because I was EMBARRASSED to advertise in Chadds Ford, even though it's near my home.

As you artists and Wyeth lovers know, Chadds Ford, PA is home to the famous painters, Andrew and Jamie Wyeth. Jamie Wyeth, especially, since he paints dogs also. I have little flyers that I put up in vets and groomer's offices, but I was hesitant to put them up in Chadds Ford. What if the Wyeths saw it!

Well, I talked myself into it, and Chadds Ford is one of my busiest areas! I've been honored to do a lot of dog portraits for folks living in the area. And I've since realized that real artists encourage other artists even if their style is not the same or their name isn't famous.

I have no idea if any Wyeth ever saw my flyer or know if I exist, but if they do, I'd like to say "hi" to fellow artists and tell them that I love their work!

If you're a vet or a dog groomer or own a dog day care and would like some of my flyers, give me a holler. I'd be glad to put some in the mail for you!
I'm artist, Robin Zebley. My website , with all my info, isrobinzebley.com, I accept commissions, just convo me at robinzebley@gmail.com and we'll get started! If you'd like to follow my blog, just click on "Following" to your right. If you'd like to see my whole blog, not just this post, click on the banner at the top. Thanks for visiting, I couldn't do this without your support!!