Dog-spirit

A series of works that evolved from calligraphic ink sketches of a sleeping dog. These  fellow creatures are my ‘familiars’ with whom I have shared my life.  They leave imprints in the scapes of my memory.  My immediate goal was to give an impression of 'dog-ness' - not cute or pleasing, but something essentially canine.  Once achieved, I looked at them over a period of time and decided that I would develop a concept  of fellow travellers, who experience both the successes and obstacles of humanity.

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The studies of my dog sleeping, began after a calligraphy class.  I used a roll of rice paper and liquid inks.  When I am working on a subject or theme, I try and work freely - by interest and curiosity. 

The following images  are painted on rough, hand-made Papier St-Armand, or canvas or wood(Russian birch).  All surfaces are treated for receiving mixed media and oil.