Artist Reply: Joanie, The lady that raised me since i was six (ward of the state of Illinois till I was 21) was my reason for being involved in art since I drew my first picture with carbon coal on a fresh washed sheet(in a tub with a scrub board). She could have ended my use of my God given talent, but instead gave me the sheet as my very own. I had that sheet till about six years ago. The storage area in my barn started leaking and not discovering till it was to late t rotted away. She past away at 97 Nov. 11, 2011. To get out of the depressed mode I turned to doing puppies and kitties. This was one of my pick for the puppy category. Thanks again My grand niece has it hanging since she had lost her Basset after having him for 16 years. I love Animals better than people, they return kindness with joy and a wagging tail.