"Petals"
Charcoal - 18" x 24"
March, 2007

Commissioned to paint a portrait of Petals, a shih tsu, I needed to do a drawing to familiarize myself with this show dog breed originating in China.

My past experience with small terriers led me to anticipate a nonfriendly encounter.  Fortunately Petals has a really sweet, playful disposition.

Commission fell through.  The couple decided to try for a baby instead.
I think that's an excellent idea.  I enjoyed doing the drawing anyway.