This painting I call The Connection. It reminded me of a story I read about how the leash is symbolic of an umbilical cord. The leash acts as a life giving connection between us humans and our pets, where we depend on each other for companionship and love.I created this painting for my friend, it is of her and her great companion, Barnie, who has recently passed. I used a reference photo from a wonderful day at the beach with her, myself and our two dogs. I loved the way Barnie use to look up at her with such trusting eyes as if to say "you are my world, I'll go where ever you are". I think I captured it in this painting...may we all have such love in our lives, whether it be from our human or animal friends.
