Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Joie de vivre, Portrait of Lowess the Pit Bull


"Joie de vivre"
24" x 18" Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Nancy Daleo  Los Angeles, CA
waredaleo@sbcglobal.net
I did this painting to honor "Lowess" a Pit Bull rescued by Change of Heart Pit Bull  Rescue. I am donating limited edition prints to raise funds. Here is the story sent to me by Sarah of COHPR. "This is Lowess, she passed a couple of months ago but she touched my heart! We nick named her the bully ballerina! She was 10 years old and lived a sad horrible life before we saved her from a kill shelter in los angeles.
The same day I pulled her the vets confirmed she had a short time left with us. I was devistated to say the least. I couldnt bare putting her down without fist showing her what real love was. I sent a  photo of her in her tutu which was taken of her at the pet expo thousands of people loved on her, took pictures with her, and heard her story. She danced her way into so many hearts that day. A month later she passed away. She remains with us on the fire place. We will never forget her and she will always live on with us!"