Though Claire has painted bunnies, horses and, of course, cats, she is known for her dog portraits. In fact, you'll find her work at the American Kennel Club's Museum of the Dog in St. Louis. At her meeting, she photographs the subject in context, whether posing on the couch or playing in the garden. I also try to bring out a range of expressions of the animal. With a slight change of muscles around the eyebrow area, you get a completely different nuance.
Every dog is an individual.
These days, they're members of the family, and having a portrait done is a natural extension of people's love. Distributed by Universal Press Syndicate. Click here to read the latest Living stories.