A New Portrait

 

OWNING MY SHOWDOGS

 

A wise acquaintance at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre once told me ‘Don’t hide your showdogs’.  I asked her what she meant.  She said ‘I’m talking about your portraits of animals’  She said ‘They bring joy and they pay your way.’

At that time, I felt it was considered ‘un professional’ or would do damage to my ‘perceived’ reputation as a budding artist to advertise I could capture the personality of animals on canvas.  Different times, I know.

Another conversation yesterday speaking of sighthounds,  their incredible awareness, connection, sense of humour… a handful and so worth it… 

It brought back my own two, Joey and PepR, best of pals to each other and to me for over 14 years.

I am grateful I have been able to  create a lasting memory on canvas of cherished lifetime friends and companions.