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Old English Sheepdog Portrait

10/6/2012

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I met Bailey and her friend, Bruce, at the second anniversary of the Barkley Pet Hotel, in 2011.
I took photos that day and made mental pictures of the color of her fur and eyes. 
One would think that painting a dog who looks like she is mostly hair would be easy. Not so! 
As we dog lovers know, there is much more inside - not only bones and muscles but Bailey's exuberant personality and spirit as well. 

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Meeting Bailey
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Bailey posing
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Bruce looked at several sketches. This was his choice. Sketches give a preliminary glimpse of how the canvas will be filled.
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At this point, the painting is about half-way complete. Bailey liked the red background. It compliments her coloring and personality.
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Visiting Bailey at her "work."
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    Mary-Jo 

     I strive to capture that moment when animals are trying to cross the species’ communication barrier.

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