Artist - Padget Mason
It is beautiful here in paradise, the sun is out, it's warm, and there is folly Downtown with the celebrations of Comic-Con.....and the ongoing celebration of Balboa Park's Centennial throughout the park.
We just closed the yearly, juried, Catnip Show, in Gallery 21....a salute to felines of all kinds.....Brandon, my poodle buddy, and I, might feel slighted, but we look forward to December's yearly, juried, Dog Show....both shows donate some proceeds to benefit dog and cat foundations...It all balances itself out. Honor, feed, love, play, and paint our likenesses.....we love it.....and, you will never find better friends than us.
Which, as I lay under this shady tree, makes me wonder why humans refer to us canines, of the 4-legged persuasion, in an offensive, unattractive, disrespectful (or worse), as 'dogs' when it comes to the perceived shortcomings of humans...(I heard someone refer to another someone as a 'dog' in an offensive way)....references to humans as 'dogs' as something that has no morals. Morals are a human concept. We, the real dogs of the world, have instinct....and, in many instances, more smarts and humanity than humans.....please don't use the work dog in offensive terms.
However, for us dogs, it is instinctual to not like cats....as cats don't like mice....etc.
Here, in Spanish Village, we have cats, dogs, anacondas, giraffes, rodents, insects, etc.....a lot to like and try to like. We all try to be copacetic, follow political correctness, and play nice....and then there are the artists.....they are like herding cats....(no offense to Erika, the rag doll, village cat, who is a buddy of mine)...she even agrees.
Here in Spanish Village, the creative pot is bubbling with diversified cultures, quirky personalities, and even bougeois values, and more, that make great art.....who all enjoy the process of creating, talking about their creations, teaching their creations, and welcoming you 7 days a week.
It takes a good amount of heart and soul to make our community interesting and fun.
Come check us out! We are open 7 days a week, 11-4pm weekdays, and 11-5 weekends....
and, we are free to enjoy, pet and family friendly....and always, happy to see you.
Come say 'hi' to me and my poodle buddy, Brandon....we like pats on the head, belly rubs, compliments, and really, really, appreciate pizza and meatballs.
In a couple weeks, we will celebrate 'Art N Bloom', artwork with a flowery influence. Stay tuned for more information!
Love, Bow-Wow's, Woof-Woofs from,
Bella the Blogging Dog at Spanish Village
JOLLY SANTA!
