Color pencils on natural Mi Teintes paper, about 7.5″ x 7.75″. Reference photo by Amber.
This is Ruffian! He’s an odd mix, part Shih Tzu, part Lhasa Apso, part American Pit Bull Terrier, and part goof off! A shelter found him when he was 10 months old, wandering the streets with tonsillitis and a skin infection. As soon as I saw him though, he stole my heart!
I love Ruffian with all my heart, and every day he has his ways of showing me how much he loves me too; playing with the cats, throwing all his toys on me one at a time, just making me laugh! Whether it’s by laying his head in my lap or sitting there quietly with me, he’s been there through good times and bad. I hope that I have several more years with this wonderful dog so I can show him all the love that he has shown me!! – Amber
Great story, Amber! Thanks for sharing.
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My pal Ruffian…good job Mr. Larry! My man you look pawsome!
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Yeah Ruff!! You’re as pretty in the drawing as you are in photos!! Two Dogster pups in a row!
You look great Ruffian!
Ruffian is adorable!!!
Oh yeah that’s my Dogster pal Ruffian alright, he looks mighty handsome (in a manly kinda way of course…
Mr. Larry you done good!
Ruff-man!!! You’re famous!!!! What a handsome portrait! You look so regal. Your mom must be so proud!
Beautiful work, Mr. Merrill!
~Mingus
He is so cute! Good job as always, Larry!!!!!!!!!!!
Ruffian you do look dapper in this picture! Great job Larry! Your work of all our pals has been unbelievable.