Both Bandit and Star, both seen here in their own color pencil portraits, volunteer their “cuteness” to an organization called Paws As Loving Support. This is an organization where dogs are visiting facilities to help people in a variety of ways . Bandit and Star visit Sonoma County libraries, schools, senior centers, hospitals and assisted living homes to help brighten the lives of all that they come across. Karen, their owner, had Bandit’s portrait done several years ago. She wanted to be sure Star had her own special portrait to hang proudly on the wall. Both portraits were done in watercolor paint and color pencil. Adorable!! For more information about this organization go to PawsAsLovingSupport.org
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Several years ago my brother suggested we have a painting done of Bandit knowing what she meant to us and how much we loved her. Rich saw an article in the paper about Dogs In Detail and thought that would be a great birthday present for me. So, in 2009 we had Lesley draw Bandit’s portrait from one of our favorite pictures of her. Lesley caught Bandit’s true spirit, smile and personality like I have seen in her face every day when she looks at me. Now that Star is apart of our family, I wanted her portrait done and as you can see, once again Lesley has captured Star’s personality too. Bandit and Star are such a joy and pleasure in our lives and we laugh with them every day. Thank you Lesley for creating these wonderful portraits of our beautiful girls. Love, Love, Love them.
Thank you Karen! I love have the back story! It was really a pleasure to work with you! Lesley
I have known Bandit and Star since Karen brought each of them to her home. Once again, I’m so amazed at how Lesley has captured both of these lovely girls spirit and soul! Their eyes tell the story. These girls are so loved by Karen and Rich. I’m so happy that they are also a part of my life! Karen is a wonderful Mommy to her girls!
Lesley, you have done a beautiful and wonderful painting of Bandit and Star! A treasure to be hold forever!
Katie
Thanks Katie, I’m so glad I have been able to work with both you and Karen. It has really been a pleasure and you and delight to create portraits of all of the four dogs!