11” x 14”
graphite on illustration board
Brexit passed on at only six years old due to heart complications that are unfortunately very prevalent in his breed. His mom Danielle is a veterinarian and one of many borzoi breeders rigorously monitoring and testing her dogs in the hopes of one day weeding out this tragic genetic condition.
This drawing was truly a labor of love and by the end of it, I was actually sad to see him go. However, I am so happy that he made it safely to Texas and is right at home where he belongs. I know that his family misses him dearly. I hope this portrait reminds them of the absolute beauty that he was, so full of life with the wind in his hair and a glint in his eye.