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MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
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SIZE: 14" x 11"
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STATUS: In the private collection of Hunter's mom & dad
"I did a scratchboard painting of my dog Ginger several years ago, depicting her reclining on a shiny tile floor. People frequently complimented the hazy reflection. One of my reference photos of Hunter on our porch was a similar pose - even though the floor of our porch is not really reflective. I chose that reference for a special portrait. Hunter's face is a beautiful mixture of hues and his eyes are soulful. The backlighting allowed me to give his fur a highlight, separating him visually from the background. I've been told that Hunter gave the portrait his thumbs up!
Hunter is a rescued dog who we nursed to health and loved as our pet for nearly a year. He is amazingly intelligent, happy, active, and alert, after having likely survived in the wild for many months as a puppy. We knew from his personality that he would be happiest in a home where he would be the only pet, so we searched for many months to find him the family he deserved. Long story short, Hunter hit the jackpot, now the lord of the roast in a loving home. We hated to let him go, but knew it was the best situation for all. We couldn't have imagined a family who loves him more than Pat and Dave, and I did this painting as a gift to thank them."
