An unremarkable dog. This little chap came to me by way of a commission. He was short-legged and bright of eye with curly ears. I asked his owner to tell me something of his background and this is his story. He was found, as a tiny puppy, on the walking trail between Cuzco and Macchu […]
Author: heather previn
I draw and paint portraits of animals and children.
Water Dog
I always feel a connection with the animal I am sketching, but this beautiful girl was different. I felt as if I knew her well, though we have never met. I think it happened when I was drawing her eye. She had that faraway stare and was relaxed but alert. She had been swimming and […]
Go away
I haven’t been to a party like that one in a very long time. Imagine: it is a hot summer’s evening and the sound of laughter reverberating round the table is intoxicating. A raucous gathering of friends are enjoying an Argentinian barbecue on the deck, laughing, drinking wine and listening to music. As the meal ends, […]
Winter winds
The northeast suffered a tremendous wind storm over the last 36 hours. Trees fell, power went out and sadly, five people died. In my neighborhood tiles were ripped off our roofs and our garbage cans were hurled all over the place. But then, last evening, as the wind was calming down a little, I looked […]
This is her family
My two year old granddaughter drew this a week ago. It is her family. I expect her mother and father are the two figures in the top left because they have bodies and their size is important to her. The other two in the top tier may be her brother and herself, but who are […]
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