Thursday, July 7, 2011

Satari



Satari


Charcoal

11x14


Satari is a 12 year old black shepherd. I met her when I visited my friend Donna in Sandpoint, Idaho. She was volunteering for the Panhandle Animal Shelter. Satari lived there for four years. What was incredible about Satari is that she was affectionate, playful and loving even after living in the shelter all that time. This drawing is from a photo Donna took on one of their outings.


Donna wanted to adopt her but she already had a large animal family. However, she was committed to finding Satari a home. For five weeks she walked Satari in the towns of Sandpoint and Coeur d' Alene posting flyers in stores and talking to people in hopes of getting her a home. She even had a U tube video made about Satari. No takers.


Whether is was Donna's positive energy, her diligent efforts, or a higher power, out of the blue someone called to adopt Satari. Although she was sad to see her go, she is happy Satari now has a forever home.
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10 comments:

  1. Bruce ShermanJuly 8, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Hi there Sue!... This is a skillful... evocative portrait.An unusual pose with the foreshortening issues... handled wonderfully!

    Once again,your obvious affinity and love for these creatures is captured in a playful manner... the essence of Satari that you were attracted to! Well done Sue!

    Good Painting/Sketching!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  2. jsicignano2.blogspot.comJuly 8, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Suzy,

    This is an amazing drawing. Bruce is so right when he writes about your skillful rendition. What a difficult pose. Well done, Donna must be very happy with this.

    Talk tomorrow,
    Joanie

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  3. sue grecoJuly 10, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Hi Bruce,

    Thank you as always for your enthusiastic and supportive comments. I appreciate your visiting.

    Regards,

    Sue

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  4. sue grecoJuly 10, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Hi Joanie,

    Thanks so much, I wasn't sure whether to post the drawing right side up so as to see it better, but then the grass would be upside down. This is the angle the photo was taken so I went with it.

    Sue

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  5. Sandy ByersJuly 13, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Sue, this is a great drawing and really captures the heart of Satari. It is wonderful to hear she found her family, too!

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  6. Victor ErringtonJuly 16, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    You have certainly got the pose Sue. Brilliant. Well done, and all the best.
    Vic.

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  7. hmuxoJuly 16, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    This is such a wonderful drawing! He looks so sweet and playful. I am so happy that Satari found a home! Again, great job.

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  8. sue grecoJuly 17, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Thank you Sandy. It is great to hear a happy ending for a shelter dog.

    Sue

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  9. sue grecoJuly 17, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Hi Vic,

    Thanks so much, it was a challenge to do this drawing.

    Best to you,

    Sue

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  10. sue grecoJuly 17, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Thank you Hilda. Satari is very playful and sweet. For all she has been through she is very special dog to still have those qualities. Thanks for visiting.

    Sue

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