Old and loyal friend,
waking to find pure fresh snow,
leaps like a puppy.
This haiku stood out to me because I imagined a happy older dog with the spirit and energy of a puppy, excited to find a fresh pile of snow. It reminded me of my Cocker Spaniel, Buddy, who had recently passed away. I kept Buddy’s happy face in mind as I drew the dog. My style is lighthearted and cartoony, so I wanted to build on that. I took it on as a challenge to make the dog look like a puppy as well as elderly at the same time.