Laminated, carved and bleached ash with airbrushed acrylic colors and a matte finish and framed by the American flag.
Anyone who says “goodbye” to their faithful companion, as the dog crosses the rainbow bridge, is remembering the pain as they view this sculpture. This is the reality that we experience, perhaps seven times in our lifetime, at the end of our journey with a faithful companion.
Having put down his faithful companion, Hillary, a few months earlier when her body gave out, having to say “goodbye” to a partner and companion in retirement was heavy on the artist’s heart.