Dog Days of Summer

Is it still Summer?  I'm not sure when Summer officially ends, but it sure doesn't feel like Summer anymore.  School has started, it's getting darker sooner, and instead of barbecue I spend my evenings thinking about what lesson plan I'm going to give tomorrow.

Yet, not everyone is glum.  My boy Levi is still as happy and carefree as ever.  He doesn't seem to mind that Summer is gone as long as he has his doggy toys, and some perfectly good lawn to dig holes in.  Perhaps there are lessons to learn from a Beagle.

Now if he would just hold still while I draw him.  Acrylic ink on 300lb WC paper.