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Adetokunbo Abiola's avatar

I met Zeke through your art. I enjoyed reading about his escapades. Sorry for your loss. I've lost something too with his passing.

James Finn Garner's avatar

Aw Ed, my heart goes out to you. All hail Zeke.

Sue Clancy's avatar

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. 💔

E.R. Flynn's avatar

Thank you, Sue. Your wonderful painting is partly what motivated me to render Zeke in the painted form.

Sue Clancy's avatar

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.

Jason McBride's avatar

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.

E.R. Flynn's avatar

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.

YUCK! Travel Magazine's avatar

Sorry for your loss, bud.

Jon Messer's avatar

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.

E.R. Flynn's avatar

Thanks Jon. Your comment is deeply appreciated.

Satchel's avatar

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

E.R. Flynn's avatar

Thank you my friend. And deepest condolences to you as well.

David Perlmutter's avatar

RIP Zeke.