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Jumong and Shoubi

Just a small pastel painting that I done as a way of remembering Shoubi's best mate, Jumong - who sadly died while I was away on my recent commission at sea. The official story that I was given was that Jumong got sick and died. Not surprising really, as he spent most of the last months of his life in misery, tied up on a short piece of chain and hardly cared for. More likely though, he would have been killed for food? Despite the appalling conditions under which he was being kept, Jumong was a tough little dog... Anyway, whether he died, or was killed, I know for a fact that Jumong's carcass was not wasted. He did not get buried and he certainly had no flowers. So I decided to use a bit of artistic license and put some in the painting for him...

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Lucia Stewart 25 Jun 2008

Aaaw Victor, that is so sad my friend. You did great with this beautiful work and your dedication to these animals is heartwarming! Jumong has moved on to doggie heaven!

Sharon Gonzalez 24 Jun 2008

FABULOUS PASTEL, VICTOR.

Lawrence Hickman 24 Jun 2008

impressive and amazing composition great job

Emily Reed 24 Jun 2008

HOW SAD THAT THESE CONDITIONS EXIST. A FINE TRIBUTE!

Artist Reply: Thanks for your kind words! A nice one of Shoubi is coming-up next... And I am happy to be able to report that she is fit, healthy, full of life - and enjoying every minute of our time together! :)
Artist Reply: Thanks everybody for the nice comments!

Olga van Dijk 24 Jun 2008

Ahh, sorry to hear about your little friend. Sad story indeed. Great tribute to our dog Vic....