Title: Mixed Media on Wooden Gate

Artist: Mark A. Swain

Medium: Acrylics / Mixed Media

Dimensions: 24" x 30"

Animal Depicted: Hobbs

Artist Statement:

"This art was inspired by a puppy that was rescued by Stray rescue 5 years ago, {named Hobbs}.
This guy was just a puppy living on the streets. One day he attempted to climb under a chain link fence. That became disastrous. He became wedged under the fence and the fence cut into his side and thigh the more he struggled.
Stray rescue, rescue him and provided surgery and medical care. He went to a foster in South county. One day my friend was driving down Tesson Ferry and was immediately drawn to this dog that was being walked. He was completely enamored at how confident and happy the puppy was walking. {He} turned around and spoke with the lady about the puppy and she said she was his foster parent and {he} could apply to adopt him at Stray rescue. The rest is history, {he} adopted the puppy and named him HAPPY because that is and always has been his disposition.
I chose to use a folk art approach to this art because it fits the personality of HAPPY. "

Status: Adopted!

*Due to the size and/or fragility of this item, it is NOT available for shipping. It is Local Pick Up Only. If you are the winning bidder and are not in attendance to pick up your artwork the night of the event at the Four Seasons, artwork will be available for pick up from the Pine Street Shelter starting Friday, August 9th. Artwork will NOT be available to pick up before this (unless you are notified otherwise via email). All winning bidders will receive an email with more information once the auction has closed.