I am a proud dog mama. Lucy, Lola, and Lulu make me nutty, but they are so lovable. They are also inseparable, too.

I thought this would be a fun way to illustrate their personalities, while also making them seem a bit "Thelma and Louise," from the movie fame.Lucy is a basset hound who can be so goofy. Lola is the hyper one, always ready to jump, and in this case, out of the car! And, Lulu, is the quieter one, who seems the most proud of her Mexican heritage. Lola and Lulu are sisters from a litter of chiweenies, where they definitely are most like their chihuahua ancestors.

I am a proud dog mama. Lucy, Lola, and Lulu make me nutty, but they are so lovable.

Initial sketches were made on paper and scanned in to Procreate for iPad. Various paper textures and prints were incorporated into the scene, giving more dimension to their surroundings. The glow of the headlights took several layers to get correct, but it really makes the scene shine.

PLEASE FOLLOW ME as I embark on a quest to enjoy, learn from, and raise my little bamBEANos, in the best way this Mama Chickpea can. Art is my "balance" to life and I enjoy all the DIY therapy I can handle!

Artwork © copyright Shelly Arroyo, A.k.a. Mama Chickpea.