Winston was one of my best models. I took dozens and dozens of photos of him and they were all so fantastic that it was hard to choose which one to paint. In the end I chose this pose because it captured his presence and strength.

Here are a few words from Julie Martin:

“I stumbled upon Sarah’s unique work while shopping in Montrose.  Her note cards caught my eye & when I got home, I contacted her.  I was able to meet Sarah & her beautiful family at the Cause for Paws event in Westlake Village, & they spent a lot of time photographing my Boxer.  Her kids provided lots of love & attention on my dog & it was joy to work with the entire family.  Sarah’s work exhibits life & character in each animal she paints.  I immediately recognized my dog on her website & her attention to detail is amazing.  I display Winston’s portrait in my home with a lot of pride.  Sarah’s art work has personality & I’m glad I found such a talented individual.  The ability to re-order custom note cards is a fantastic way to share your pet with others.

Julie”