This is Refugio Esperanza's Apollo which I have painted with a hare very similar to the one in my painting 'Hold Tight' #3 in the Hare and Hound Series.
Before I started I was not too sure how it would turn out. Apollo's ears are different to my galgo in the Hold Tight painting. However, I am pleased to say it worked very well and I am grateful to Apollo's owner for asking if I would paint him like this.
The success of the painting is due to the theme, as galgo Espanol or Spanish greyhounds are used for hunting hare in Spain, and for those of us that adopt rescued galgos once they are no longer needed, we think of them as retired from this so called 'sport'. Therefore, could there be some sort of co-operation between the prey and the retired hunter - probably not, but a nice thought. The other reason for success is the length of neck a sighthound has, which gives room for the hare to sit on its back and cling on around the neck.
If you are interested in having your hound painted with my hare message me by using the tab below!
This is Refugio Esperanza's Apollo which I have painted with a hare very similar to the one in my painting 'Hold Tight' #3 in the Hare and Hound Series.
Before I started I was not too sure how it would turn out. Apollo's ears are different to my galgo in the Hold Tight painting. However, I am pleased to say it worked very well and I am grateful to Apollo's owner for asking if I would paint him like this.
The success of the painting is due to the theme, as galgo Espanol or Spanish greyhounds are used for hunting hare in Spain, and for those of us that adopt rescued galgos once they are no longer needed, we think of them as retired from this so called 'sport'. Therefore, could there be some sort of co-operation between the prey and the retired hunter - probably not, but a nice thought. The other reason for success is the length of neck a sighthound has, which gives room for the hare to sit on its back and cling on around the neck.
If you are interested in having your hound painted with my hare message me by using the tab below!