Our dog is Joy, and some days I really need her around. Okay, maybe every day. She wakes me up for work, makes me laugh with the silly things she does, and forces me to play with her (won't take no for an answer). The last part, though, means I take a break from whatever I am doing, and I don't always do that in a healthy way. Anyway, here are some photos of our cutie.

Round 2 🌅 Get your phone and post your favorite pic here. Your image might be used as a reference image for the next painting class. Today, find 1 or 2 or even 3 images that mean something special to you. They can be anything. Think of it as building your inspiration library for this entire community. The community will VOTE on the one to paint in class. What makes that image so special to you? Submit and tell us in the comments. @Shari Walker Kearney @Lisa Vanderveen @Christine Ross @Karen Mack @Chris Brodeur You all submitted images after the first round of voting was complete. This was perfect but I would love to encourage you to submit again as I work thru the rhythm of how we paint these images. I am working out the kinks of a new community. Here are the two that have already been chosen and are nearing completion. Twilight in Flames - @Janice Peterson Hometown Dreams - @Kate Bullock