Every Dog Has Its Day
It's a very rare occasion that I receive an email from a client that says simply, "Here's a photo. Please paint it." In fact, that's never happened. Usually, I get to hear a little bit more of the story. A description of the subject, be it man or beast, from someone who really knows them. An anecdote about the person the painting is for (most often, a gift!); or a story about the day the photo was taken. They're all good stories, and I think they help shape the final portrait. Chickenbone Jones is a little dog with a big story. In fact, many stories. You can read about how he was named by a rap star making a music video; how he was paralyzed (but recovered!); how he was almost on a wine label; or most recently, how a portrait I painted of him was someone's very first Father's Day gift.
He's a Chugweenie. And proud of it.
