The Head Turner
by Lois Bryan
Title
The Head Turner
Artist
Lois Bryan
Medium
Photograph - Photography / Digital Art / Photography Based Digital Painting
Description
Our Samoyed, Sadie, was a show dog ... and a show-stopper. Wherever we took her people would turn their heads, stop, and stare. My husband likes to tell the story of a visit we took to the Inner Harbor in Baltimore when Sadie was still a youngster and how, as he and Sadie walked passed a particular restaurant there (a Hooters), the place nearly emptied ... everyone come out to see her. Her beauty truly invited oohs and ahhs and of course, pets and cuddles. Which, queenly thing that she was, she would always graciously allow.
A bit of history of the breed, with my thanks to Dogtime.com ... The hardy and sweet-tempered Samoyed was originally used to hunt, herd reindeer, and haul sledges for the Siberian Samoyede people. It is said that the Samoyede treated these working dogs kindly, allowing them to join in with family activities at the end of a day. It was this closeness that created a sense of trust and loyalty in the breed that remains today.
The Samoyed journeyed out of Siberia at the end of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century to pull sledges on polar expeditions, including Sir Ernest Shackleton's famous journey to the Antarctic. These dogs endured terrible hardships along with the explorers they assisted. Only the strongest and fittest dogs survived such expeditions.
A Samoyed named Antarctic Buck is said to be the very first brought to England. Queen Alexandra was an enthusiast of the breed and many present-day English and American Sammies are descended from her kennels.
The first standard for the breed was adopted in England in 1909. The original Samoyed Club of America was organized in 1923, the same year the American breed standard was adopted.
Read more at http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/samoyed#4pJyp1JLmSKC0Hrp.99
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Comments (27)
Brian Tada
Sadie truly is a show-stopper and head-turner.... wow, what a magnificent portrait of her, Lois! Outstanding work, and love her beautiful expression and the artistic presentation you gave this stunning image. Loved reading your informative description, too. Congratulations on your well-deserved feature in "The 200 Club" and others! This regal, majestically beautiful artwork is worthy of the highest accolades. Here's to many more! F/L
Lois Bryan replied:
Brian, as always, your comments are always so lovely .. and very much appreciated!!! Thank you!!
Betsy Zimmerli
Well done, Lois! You created a charming pet portrait. /// Thanks for your recent detailed comment. We both seem to notice the same seasonal changes. Long live gaia (earth).
Mary Ann Weger
Congratulations on your beautiful image being featured in "Cards Cards Cards - Note Cards - Greeting Cards - All Media Accepted"!
Donna Kennedy
Sadie is definitely a queen Lois! She is beautiful and love her pose, fabulous image!...F/T/L
Angela Davies
Such a beautiful dog and such a proud pose!!! You can tell she knew she was a show stopper! LF
Lois Bryan replied:
Thank you, Angie ... she was so funny ... when we were showing her she would prance into the ring ... she was born for it!!!
Mary Timman
Outstanding image Lois! Beautiful Sadie and a head turner she was! You have painted her so equisitly and a beautiful dedication to her! I loved reading about her breed..well done in every way! L/F
Lois Bryan replied:
Thank you, Mary ... I know all of us have so many great stories about our furry family members!! Glad you enjoyed this one!!
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for the feature of your artwork on the homepage Greeting Cards For All Occasions 5-27-16, liked!
Rene Crystal
OMG, Lois, my most favorite breed of all! Head turner, show stopper, a genuine whiplash incurring beauty. Sadie, Sadie, such a magnificent Lady. To top it off, one outstanding photo. She is my top Fav for today!
Lois Bryan replied:
Oh, Rene ... thank you so much for your lovely compliment!!!!! She was quite a lady!!! So glad you enjoyed this one ... it really shows her proud spirit!!!
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