Joel Levinson is a great friend of mine who not only serves The Los Angeles and surrounding counties as a licensed Psychologist and Therapist, judge and panel member for various events, Wildlife/nature photographer, but he happens to also be a shepherd dog trainer. He survived a major personal battle with cancer and approaches each day with optimism, strength and humor. We have spent various times discussing digital camera and printer settings, behavior remodification techniques, funny family issues, but also his selected portrait. In my living room I have multiple large photographs he has given my family of Tigers, Wolves, Cougars, etc. all with his mark and signature. I enjoyed very much studying the dogs he trained throughout the years prior to painting this canvas. The artwork was painted in acrylics and airbrush enamels, the lightsource was selected and the project rendered and submitted in a week. HR 2003