Mikey

 


This sweet, beautiful dog is called Mikey. He is very fearful of contact but progressing. I sm touched by his story and his need for help. I wanted to convey the fear and the hope in his face. It was a challenge drawing tge fur and finding the right colours. 

An artist friend once said to me, many years ago, that however many coloured pastels  you have, you still don’t have quite the right one. How true that is with dogs particularly. I guess this is where blending comes in.

I am proud to see my picture on Mikey’s web page. He is in great need of extra sponsorship.

https://pennypawsrescue.org.uk/sponsor-a-pennypaws-dog/

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