"Newman" SOLD February 2009 - 9" x 12" Oil painting, 2009
Newman was a wonderful prairie dog, owned and loved by the son of a woman I work with, Mrs. C.
After Newman's passing, the family still mourned for him. As a gift, Mrs. C asked me to paint the family this portrait.
Intimacy is a recurring theme in my portraiture between people and their pets. After looking at many photos of this beloved pet, I chose this composition; the closeness, the cuddling and the love are clearly visible.