Kira Jane Dog

Posted on May 17, 2026 by portfoliolongo.com

Yes, that’s her full name. She recently spent a weekend with Annyth and me, well, she and her mom, one of Annyth’s oldest and dearest friends, whom I’ll refer to as J. J told us that she only uses Kira’s full name when there’s some sort of lesson to be learned after the fact. I never heard that. I did hear “Kira Jane” a lot while they were interacting. See what Rumi has to say about Love Dogs!

(Click on image to enlarge and see Kira Jane’s eyes.)

Technical: I drew this on my iPad Pro free hand with an Apple Pencil using my go-to app, Sketch Club, followed by a tweak or two in iColorama. See Sketch Club stats:

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I Had an Hour and Two Beers

Posted on August 15, 2023 by portfoliolongo.com

So, I got to spend some time with superstar Piper, who’s being held by her mom, Vickie, the wife of my friend from childhood, Joe.

Superstar Piper

Ah, the beers? First, I had a pint of the Irish Dry Stout; then, a pint of Mischievous Brown Ale.
Where: Helltown Brewing, Houston, PA taproom.

Primo and his Blankie

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Mighty Thor

Posted on July 31, 2023 by portfoliolongo.com

Mighty Thor

Sketch Club stats: 3,211 brush strokes; 39 minutes time; 86 undos
Apple Pencil
iColorama tweaks: tiny decrease in Gamma in Vibrance and 30 some % increase in sharpness

Willy! Another new friend.

Posted on December 24, 2022 by portfoliolongo.com

Annyth and I are celebrating the Christmas holidays outside Columbus, OH with family. All of the people, young and old, are creative, generous, intelligent, and talented; but there’s one who stands out above the rest: Willy, a magnificent Portuguese Water Dog.
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A new friend, Alani

Posted on December 11, 2022 by portfoliolongo.com

Alani’s one of four beautiful dogs, including Caula, a Miniature Dachshund; as well as Shiloh and Nova, Toy Labradoodles, who are sisters. There’s a cat too, Hula, a loyal Tabby. Now back to Alani, AKA Lani, Alonzo, A-Lonzo, who spent a lot of time on my lap. She’s a Mini Labradoodle offspring of a Rare Red Labrador and a Poodle.

My interpretation of Alani on an iPad using Sketch Club.

Here’s the rest of the cast:

Caula

Nova

Shiloh

Hula

The photo reference for Alani

By the way, Annyth and I are stopping off in Tucson, AZ to visit family, pictured below. Lilia, on the left, and Tracy (my niece), on the right, along with about 60 other un-pictured people, were celebrating the 18th birthday of their daughter, Makena.

Lilia, Makena, and Tracy

Oh, one more action shot of Alani:

Alani, expecting…

What a wonderful visit. Annyth and I love you guys!!

I met Darwin over Halloween weekend…

Posted on November 1, 2021 by portfoliolongo.com

…and he was a well-behaved, sweet, cuddly dog. His mate, Jet was just as friendly.

Annyth took the photo that I used as a reference for this Sketch Club, iPad painting.

#wannagoforarideinthecar

Posted on October 20, 2020 by portfoliolongo.com

Yes, of course, this tag exists!

Yes, of course, this tag exists.

The Star

iDog

Posted on September 5, 2016 by portfoliolongo.com

One thing leads to another. iDog whoDog. Tayasui Sketches, iColorama, iPad Pro, Apple Pencil. Hey, check out this post..go ahead, click on this: iThis and iThat. Why not the iLighter????. Oh, and don’t forget to order your iWindshield iWiper for your iPad here.