Wicket impressionist colorist little black dog art oil painting

I talk to him when I'm lonesome like; and I'm sure he understands.

When he looks at me so attentively, and gently licks my hands;

Then he rubs his nose on my tailored clothes, but I never say naught thereat.

For the good Lord knows I can buy more clothes, but never a friend like that.  

~W. DAYTON WEDGEFARTH

Wicket © 2012 Karen Mathison Schmidt

16 x 20 inches • oil on deep cradled GessobordTM