Still get teary-eyed thinking about Zeke and reading that last comic 💚💚💚
At the risk of being “that guy,” I’ll take you at your word about your plans for the Zeke book and wave gently in the direction of the calendar. Not, ¡of course!, if working on it is too painful, only to say that I adore your Zeke comics and it would give me great pleasure to own them in printed form.
Not to worry my friend. I have the book 80% finished. 4 comics to go and then a bit of writing about Zeke, which I’m finding is the hardest part since his mix of quirks and talents are hard to summarize.
The light in his eyes in that middle painting. That marvellous twinkle, masterfully captured on a two dimensional surface augmented by different hued pastes. Your heart and hand arranged mundane nouns into the clear verb of LOVE, evidenced in every stroke, as in all your work that honours him. Thank you, Ed, for allowing us to share that feeling and your home - thanks to Deb for holding space for Ed to flourish, and Thank You Zeke for laughter and joy a full continent away. Love you guys.
This particularly hits home right now because just yesterday morning, my wife and I lost our first dog, Freddie, due to a cardiac arrest after an emergency surgery to correct a blockage from a twisted stomach. It’s going to be hard to remember him without thinking of what could have been, knowing that he was old, had some digestive problems to begin with, so this wasn’t entirely unexpected.
So your aftermath with Zeke is entirely something we recognize, and this triptych is a lovely and fitting tribute to him. He certainly gave you much joy as what our Fred did for us.
Dear Lee, I am so sorry to hear about Freddie. As first time dog owners, let us ease each other’s burden and commiserate in our stories of these wonderful pups. Zeke helped me realize that dogs are my spirit animal and that a canine relationship has made me a better person. I’m glad Freddie was equally as special to you and your wife.
I’m so sorry that you lost your buddy. You both gave him a wonderful life. I have no doubt you’ll meet again. The paintings are really lovely and capture his spirit. It’s the perfect tribute from his father the artist. I like the cartoon. While sad - the whole he left in yiu is very touching and real. It’s so hard to express such deep feelings- you’re a good man to be able to express them in words and art. Zeke will certainly rest in peace as he was deeply and sincerely loved.
Oh no! I'm so sorry! Zeke is such a special dog! I'm honored I got to meet him in real life as well as via your art. Our dachshund Rusty similarly loved the beach but avoided water. Hugs to you and Deb. 💔
This was a deeply moving piece, Ed, and your triptych is a beautiful tribute to Zeke. Zeke is the only other beach dog like Loki that I've heard of--loves the beach but is scared to death of the water. As you accilmate to the grief of missing Zeke, I hope you continue to find some comfort in making art.
Thanks, Jason. I find painting definitely helps. For me, it’s more of a contemplative creative method that slows down and drowns out the noise of the world. And If I could turn a buck or two being solely a painter, that would be nirvana.
And you don’t need to be uplifting and funny, you need to be real, and as someone who is also mourning the loss of a beloved dog I appreciate it deeply
Still get teary-eyed thinking about Zeke and reading that last comic 💚💚💚
At the risk of being “that guy,” I’ll take you at your word about your plans for the Zeke book and wave gently in the direction of the calendar. Not, ¡of course!, if working on it is too painful, only to say that I adore your Zeke comics and it would give me great pleasure to own them in printed form.
Not to worry my friend. I have the book 80% finished. 4 comics to go and then a bit of writing about Zeke, which I’m finding is the hardest part since his mix of quirks and talents are hard to summarize.
The light in his eyes in that middle painting. That marvellous twinkle, masterfully captured on a two dimensional surface augmented by different hued pastes. Your heart and hand arranged mundane nouns into the clear verb of LOVE, evidenced in every stroke, as in all your work that honours him. Thank you, Ed, for allowing us to share that feeling and your home - thanks to Deb for holding space for Ed to flourish, and Thank You Zeke for laughter and joy a full continent away. Love you guys.
This particularly hits home right now because just yesterday morning, my wife and I lost our first dog, Freddie, due to a cardiac arrest after an emergency surgery to correct a blockage from a twisted stomach. It’s going to be hard to remember him without thinking of what could have been, knowing that he was old, had some digestive problems to begin with, so this wasn’t entirely unexpected.
So your aftermath with Zeke is entirely something we recognize, and this triptych is a lovely and fitting tribute to him. He certainly gave you much joy as what our Fred did for us.
Dear Lee, I am so sorry to hear about Freddie. As first time dog owners, let us ease each other’s burden and commiserate in our stories of these wonderful pups. Zeke helped me realize that dogs are my spirit animal and that a canine relationship has made me a better person. I’m glad Freddie was equally as special to you and your wife.
I’m so sorry that you lost your buddy. You both gave him a wonderful life. I have no doubt you’ll meet again. The paintings are really lovely and capture his spirit. It’s the perfect tribute from his father the artist. I like the cartoon. While sad - the whole he left in yiu is very touching and real. It’s so hard to express such deep feelings- you’re a good man to be able to express them in words and art. Zeke will certainly rest in peace as he was deeply and sincerely loved.
I met Zeke through your art. I enjoyed reading about his escapades. Sorry for your loss. I've lost something too with his passing.
Aw Ed, my heart goes out to you. All hail Zeke.
Oh no! I'm so sorry! Zeke is such a special dog! I'm honored I got to meet him in real life as well as via your art. Our dachshund Rusty similarly loved the beach but avoided water. Hugs to you and Deb. 💔
Thank you, Sue. Your wonderful painting is partly what motivated me to render Zeke in the painted form.
Oh good!!! I'm glad! I found it so helpful to draw and paint lots of dachshund when our Rusty died. More hugs to you and Deb.
This was a deeply moving piece, Ed, and your triptych is a beautiful tribute to Zeke. Zeke is the only other beach dog like Loki that I've heard of--loves the beach but is scared to death of the water. As you accilmate to the grief of missing Zeke, I hope you continue to find some comfort in making art.
Thanks, Jason. I find painting definitely helps. For me, it’s more of a contemplative creative method that slows down and drowns out the noise of the world. And If I could turn a buck or two being solely a painter, that would be nirvana.
Sorry for your loss, bud.
What a tribute to the best friend we can have. Love the paintings, the comic and the honest sharing of how hard it hurts to lose a friend like Zeke.
Thanks Jon. Your comment is deeply appreciated.
Love the paintings 💚💚💚
And you don’t need to be uplifting and funny, you need to be real, and as someone who is also mourning the loss of a beloved dog I appreciate it deeply
Thank you my friend. And deepest condolences to you as well.
RIP Zeke.