I was painting in Denver this weekend and it was extremely hot. The asphalt was too hot to touch...which makes street painting a bit difficult considering I blend everything with my fingers ;) The daily high was 96 degrees...the temp on the asphalt registered at 125 degrees.
I am a total animal lover and it pains me to see dogs at street painting festivals on really hot days. Yes, dogs have a tougher skin on their paws but it is certainly painful for them to stand on a 125 degree surface. I saw these poor dogs actually hopping from paw to paw because their feet were burning. Please don't do this to your wonderfu pets. It is no fun for them and it is awful to watch. Please leave the pups at home unless the temps are mild.
