Tia’s Dream

I had a pet beagle. She was really a fun dog. Her name was Tia, a feminine version of Teancum, a hero from the Book of Mormon.

Tia led a somewhat dull life. She was stuck inside most of the time, because we didn’t have a fenced yard. She loved being outside, but when she would see a squirrel she would get so focused, nothing else would matter. She had to stay on a leash.

Dogs are basically colorblind, but I figured Tia’s dreams would be fun and colorful, unlike her life. This painting was in homage to her.

We ended up giving Tia to a family who could make her life much more fun. They had a kitten, an older dog, two kids, and a fenced yard. I think about her now and then, especially when I see this painting.