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WENDY NESBITT

big-top bruce

11/27/2022

 
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Big-top Bruce!
Bouncy Bruce!
Bubble-blower Bruce!
Bestie Bruce!

All appropriate nicknames for this sweet frenchie who's currently in the care of the Victoria Bulldog Society where he's taking applications for his new family.

Bruce is a bundle of frenchie energy. At only about 1.5 years young, he loves to play and run and he can hop like a bunny too (see video at end of photo gallery)!
He had a slow start with some basics, however, he's a little sponge and ready to learn... especially for a treat! 
He showed me his high-fives, his curiosity and bravery (with the tunnel), the little 'face' on his back end, his love of squeakys (which he'll destroy in mere moments). his beautiful ripples and folds, and how he blows bubbles!

This little guy will need a dog buddy in his new home... one that can handle is playfulness, because he plays and plays and plays. Though he apparently also naps hard.
Bruce is also a water lover I'm told and should he get the chance, he may just hop in the shower with you!

On his way out Bruce got to meet neighbour Baz, the rescue greyhound and Nina, a rescue from Korea. (see video at end of photo gallery)

​I love Bruce. 

Thanks VBS for helping this little dude along his journey. Sometimes it takes some not great things to happen for our dog friends to end up with the great things.
And this little guy has more great things to come!
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If you're interested in adopting, fostering or just donating to the Victoria Bulldog Society, please visit them here.

xo
​wendy

literal breath of fresh air

11/11/2022

 
I was feeling a bit antsy today. Also down and tired. But I also felt like I needed a breath of fresh air. So I decided to go literal by braving the cold and gray, bundling up and heading to a favourite beach.
​Besides I was in need of some rocks for a new project.
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At the last minute, I decided to bring my camera.
Paired with an old zoom lens I never use because it's not very sharp, although I appreciate the feel of the images it helps to create, I knew it may or may not make it out of my bag.
​But I brought it.
​When I'm in working mode, there's an agenda, so going out without one is like staring at one of those paintings where once you rest your gaze, you see what's hidden, and maybe obvious to others. 
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The wasp nest.
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​The faces. 
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There were times I felt I had been transported somewhere very far north (or south)...
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... or felt moody and dark.
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There were times of remembrance,
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and watching the water come in and cover the green rock,
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and being captivated by the birds.
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And I didn't forget my rocks.
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studio practice

11/8/2022

 
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box cameras painted using pine needles as brush, by wendy nesbitt
I've decided I'm ready to open my studio back up for photo sessions.

The shut down wasn't really intentional, but between Covid and life, I felt tired and in need of a chance to kinda 'let go', explore, experiment with tools I was intimidated by. To see if I could give myself another way, besides photography, to express myself through art. 
And not for anyone, but myself.

So for the last year it's been used as an art space where my friend, B, and I set up a regular weekly practice following the prompts in Cat Bennet's Making Art A Practice. We drew, painted, collaged, used pine needles as paint brushes, tried out monoprints and used the time to experiment with a variety of processes, except photography. It gave me - someone who can't draw worth beans - to help see other forms of art as an exploration, without an end game in mind. Putting the camera down meant I had to try to visualize differently and not just rely on what I've always known when using a camera. Maybe tapping into another part of my brain. Having an opportunity to open up and splash a big splotch of paint on a piece of paper hanging on the wall was a form of catharsis.
Pick up brush.
Dip in paint.
Paint drips on floor.
Swoop onto the paper.
No fear.
Allowing without controlling. 
Whether that be me, the paint, the brush. Remove the preciousness.

Each session ended with a recap, without judgement. It wasn't about how 'good' the art was, it was the doing, what each other saw in our creations. Just putting pen/pencil/paintbrush/charcoal to paper and seeing what happens. 
But also, not overthinking things.
I can't recommend it enough. 

And though I still don't think I can draw - at least not in the traditional sense - I can see a style of my own, whether drawing from my mind or trying to replicate line drawings I find interesting. And with my dog's pretty strict snuggle schedule, drawing and doodling is something I can do with him snoozing at my side on the sofa.

Last month, for the first time, I participated in my own Inktober -- a month of daily drawings done in October --  and though some days were pretty tough to get motivated on I would at least sketch something rough that I could go back and Sharpie. It was about starting and completing something just for me. So between Inktober and the practice with B, I've pushed away my fear of drawing/painting and though I don't think what I created is bad or good, it just is, now existing as part of me and my art practice.

So, my studio is open again for photography, whether it's portraits with pets, humans or collaborations. Though I'm working to figure out a plan for opening it for other creative practices too, so if you want to come draw, paint or photograph sometime, let me know!

Thanks for stopping by,
~wendy
xo

kenny

11/5/2022

 
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Kenny.
This little gem was taken to the vet a few weeks ago to be euthanized. 
Thankfully the vet knew they had a superstar in their midst and they contacted the Victoria Bulldog Society to see if they could help.
And VBS stepped up, because even though Kenny has a few issues - IVDD, skin issues and a wee bit of a cleft palate - they're all treatable. 
And he's the happiest little guy!

One of the VBS volunteers brought Kenny over for a photographed with love session and he was so much fun. Could he sit and stay? Not really. But those who know my style, know that's not a biggie. Kenny did show me how he loves treats, his toys (especially tug!) and getting some bum and neck scritches. 
He can catch treats and I'm sure turns into quite the cuddle puddle when he's sacked out.
His side eye is on point, he's got a classic wunderbite and a pointy little tail that doesn't stop wagging (please watch video at the end of the photos).
I think he should've been wearing a cape though because he can even do a superman pose!
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Pretty sure Kenny's motto is play hard, nap hard.
Thanks to the VBS for helping this little man!

For adoption info, or if you want to donate to help with Kenny's vet bills, please contact the Victoria Bulldog Society!
And last but not least... Kenny, in slow-mo and real time... 

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