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Hello 2014 this is Napoleon.

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Beauty, attitude, energy and black & white. Welcoming 2014 with open arms and sharpened pencils. Wishing each and everyone of you a fantastic New-Year filled to the brim with family, friends and the beauty of life.           "Napoleon" 25x30 cm Sold Pencil on Paper Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. p.s: This is Napoleon, a very smart, beautiful and affectionate Australian Shepherd. His gorgeous alert face (have to admit to being fascinated with his eyes, especially the left one and the white mark in the corner …) with all  the subtle contrasts and detail:a  joy to draw.

Finnegan, new canine drawing

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Finn Pencil on Paper, 18x14 cm Sheona Hamilton-Grant. All rights reserved. SOLD This is Finnegan. Finn is an Australian Cattle Dog mix. Finni (as he is affectionately referred to) lives in Michigan with Kimberly Santini and her family. I met Finn (cyberly) a few years ago and knew so little about him. Finni is one heck of a character. His Mum's words draw a great picture: "He's a dear guy with a strong affinity for frisbee, snowflake and raindrop herding, and good neck rubs. Evan learned to read with him - they still snuggle together every night reading comic books or listening to music (Finni likes Green Day and Lady Gaga). He takes squirrel patrol duties very seriously and also excels at yard work (picking up sticks and other debris alongside the kids). He sings along with "Happy Birthday" and the Michigan State Fight Song . He's a great snuggler with the boys, moving from bed to bed during the night (he'd probably sleep with Annie, too, if he could...