Terrier Nuzzles Favorite Toy

Warm brown “puppy dog eyes” steal the scene in this tender portrait of a terrier snuggling with her toy. This closeup has an aura of warmth from... more

by Deidra Smith

Title

Terrier Nuzzles Favorite Toy

Artist

Deidra Smith

Medium

Drawing - Colored Pencil

Description

Warm brown “puppy dog eyes” steal the scene in this tender portrait of a terrier snuggling with her toy. This closeup has an aura of warmth from the gold ribbed dog bed to the soft corduroy quilt. The portrait was inspired by a rescued terrier, Naya Lissa, who found us on a summer walk after dark. Without contact information on her collar and no response to lost ads, she survived being among an estimated 70,000 homeless pets. Naya became an “honorary cat” in her forever home where she never complained about cats grooming her. Imagine if pets were not products for sale, and kittens and puppies were only born when guaranteed a good home so none feared hunger or cold again.

Facing right, the terrier lies on a multicolored quilt, looking at the viewer with her left paw tucked under her chin. Her right ear is straight and her left ear flops down. Her ears and forehead are black above big brown eyebrows. The rest of her face is as white as her back and paw. Beneath her right cheek, lies her little tan toy dog. Beautiful details make this heart melting framed print a favorite gift for dog lovers. I also accept commissions so you can decorate your home with memories of your beloved pets.

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January 11th, 2024