My Dear Cisco

This is Cisco--an adorable companion to a lady named Bridget. A friend of hers contacted me to do a portrait of him--he was sixteen years old. She managed to get a photo and sent it to me in August. I heard in September beloved Cisco had died. The portrait was finished so I sent it on to my client. She waited a few days, then arranged a time to give it to Bridget.
Beyond the tears of sadness and of happiness a wonderful expression of gratitude came my way. I know what it is like to lose an animal--I have lost many in my years. I wish I had portraits of all of them. I was so glad to be part of that whole friendship.
I am currently working on her new puppy!
Here is the painting of Cisco.

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I will be posting more about my artwork.