Well here it is...the best gift a person could give me.
This was what my wife got me for my birthday--she commissioned a painting from Quebec artist Dave Dowbyhuz of my much-loved dog Neptune.
Dave has painted him out on the lake doing some water-rescue work. Look at that determination in his face. Dave did a beautiful job capturing him perfectly--there's no doubt this is my boy! I love the colours and the way Dave painted the water. His work is simply amazing, he truly has a gifted hand. He has accomplished the impossible: I can stare at the eye of this painting and feel the connection that I know so well with the subject. His portrait is flawless.
I wanted it in my studio so I could have it with me while I worked but I'm apparently supposed to share it with others. It's up on our family room wall where I see it every day and it reminds me how lucky I am. I can't even put into words what such a thoughtful gift means. And I have to thank Mr Dowbyhuz for going above and beyond to help her keep this a secret.
