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Hold Tight from the Hare and Hound Series

6/26/2020 1:02:33 PM | By Louise Charles-Saarikoski | Comment on this

Another painting in the Hare and Hound series to be released early autumn 2020.

Inspired by my own dog a Galgo Espanol, an ex-hunting dog from Spain and her relationship with the local wildlife, I decided to do the first Hare and Hound series as small paintings of approx. 20 x 25 cm (8"x 10"). Some of these may be painted as larger works later.

It is fun to watch my dog indicate when there is wildlife around. She is always on the leash and they seem to know we are not too much of a threat, and allow us to approach to within a reasonable distance. Sometimes she seems indifferent to them, but other times very interested and back into her natural instinct to hunt.

In a lot of the paintings the hare seems to have the upper hand. I let my imagination run away with me as in this one, where there seems to be co-operation between the predator and the prey. This would never happen, but gives a positive image of the relationship with the Hound seeming to be helping the Hare - not sure what the Hare is worried about! What do you think?

We walk similar routes, so I believe we are seeing the same animals: mostly brown hares, but also forest deer and if we are lucky a fox!

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Galgo with a Pearl Earring - Galgo Espanol Fine Art Prints

6/16/2020 11:36:12 AM | By Louise Charles-Saarikoski | Comment on this

Due to the COVID-19 situation I have sourced fine art printing houses in North America in addition to Europe, to print my most popular painting 'Galgo with a Pearl Earring'. I have had excellent feedback from customers in both USA and Canada and if you would like to see this gaze in your living room click the following links or contact me direct by clicking the contact button.

The prints are now available in two sizes shop here for Europe: >>> and here for USA Canada >>>

"This print is absolutely lovely - just as it was described. Louise was so wonderful with answering questions promptly AND went the extra mile to find a Canadian printer at no extra cost for delivery ( because of closed borders due to covid). Thank you so much Louise- I treasure the print." Dodsie - Alberta, Canada.

Print size: 40 x 30 cm (20"x16")

Print size 25 x 20 cm (10"x8")

I have seen many versions of Girl with a Pearl Earring by Dutch Golden Age painter Johannes Vermeer (painted c. 1665). Some of the examples have included dogs and I decided to do my own version and include my adopted galgo Tenshi as the 'Girl'.

I enjoyed the challenge of fitting the head of a greyhound under the headscarf and deciding where the all important pearl earring should hang. (Although the original painting is sold, fine art prints are available see above.)

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