I am not an animal person. I don’t like cats or dogs. I can’t keep a fish alive. To be honest, I really don’t even care that much for the zoo.

My daughter is the opposite. She loves animals. Every stuffed animal she cares for has a name. She tries to befriend every dog or cat she encounters. She can be found out in the yard picking up worms or bugs.

Yesterday, she asked me what my favorite animal was. I really struggled to come up with an answer. Finally I came up with the turtle. She immediately said, “Why, because they aren’t hairy?” (You see, being a staunch dog and cat lover, the answer turtle probably seemed a controversial choice in her world.)

“Yes, Sissy, they aren’t hairy and they are slow.”

That seemed to satisfy her curiosity about my pet choices and I finished tucking her in.

I may not love being around animals, but I enjoy sketching them now and then. I don’t know why, but I especially like sketching giraffe’s. Previously, I shared this sketch with you of a girly girl giraffe.

One night DeanO was in our bedroom while I was sketching and he was supposed to be sleeping. He suggested some giraffe character ideas and we had a fun few moments discussing and giggling. Later I attempted to add some watercolor, but I still can’t quite get the hang of it. That’s what practice is for, right?

You’ll be seeing more of these two as I already have an idea for a new free download. Keep your eyes open for that to be posted in the next few days.

What about you. What is your favorite animal? Leave me a comment below!…