Ruby is a painting by Steve Henderson which was uploaded on July 31st, 2020.
Ruby
Little dogs have a way about them.
Though they are small and easily stepped over and stepped upon by larger dogs, they don’t see themselves... more
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12.000 x 9.000 inches
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Title
Ruby
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Panel
Description
Little dogs have a way about them.
Though they are small and easily stepped over and stepped upon by larger dogs, they don’t see themselves this way. In their minds, little dogs must be big dogs, because it’s the only way to explain how they so frequently behave.
Ruby is one of these little dogs, a Chihuahua – Dachshund cross that has been dubbed the Chiweenie. Lovers of this dog breed pronounce them one of the cutest dogs around, amongst the options in the designer dog breed fashion world.
They have an eternal puppy look to them, the impression of which is helped by their eternal puppy size. As a full grown Chihuahua – Dachshund dog, Ruby still fits easily into a human hand or, in a mode of transportation she more prefers, tucked inside a purse. From this perch she looks out and looks cute, gathering admiring looks and comments from passersby.
So it is only fitting that Ruby, the royal and distinctive dog, should dress up for her pet portrait with tiara and necklace, much like the princess that she knows that she is. She rests easily upon a soft, plush pillow, her preferred choice for sleeping, and looks out upon the world in her stately, confident, “small dog that is convinced it is a large dog” manner.
And why not?
Small dogs deal with a lot of disadvantages, not the least of which is disdain from the family cat. They are easily tumbled, ignored, and played with by larger dogs, and if they are not going to get tumbled, ignored, or turned into a plaything, they quickly learn to use their sharp bark, their ability to dart and run, and their royal aggression to ensure that their place in the household of pets and humans is not at the bottom.
So much better, in their view, to rule from the top.
Ruby is featured on 32 Fine Art America groups, including Collectors Gallery.
Uploaded
July 31st, 2020
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Comments (147)
Leanne Seymour
Congratulations on your feature in the Semi Abstract - 1 A Day group! You are invited to add your featured image to the group discussion thread created for archiving features along with the date of this feature. 2/15/2023
Nancy Carol Photography
Well done! Excellent and thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "Oct Nov Dec 2022 Features."
Beryl Jasper
Your wonderful painting has been featured in THE PAINTING LOGGIA group. Please feel free to promote your artwork in “Features 2022- Archive” and any other discussion in which the artwork fits. Thanks for sharing.
Beryl Jasper
Your amazing artwork has has been featured in IF THE IMAGE EXCITES YOU group. Please feel free to promote your artwork in “Thank you and Promote” and any other discussion in which the artwork fits. Thanks for sharing.
Laurel Adams
CONGRATULATIONS on your WIN in the juried Raining cats and dogs Contest…YAY! SO WELL DESERVED!
Hiroko Stumpf
Congratulations, on your 1st place win in the "IT'S RAINING CATS AND DOGS" contest ! She is very lovely.
MM Anderson
Congratulations on your win in the It's Raining Cats and Dogs contest! This is an adorable painting. She's a princess on her pedestal.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular dog composition, lighting, shading, stunning colors and artwork! F/L voted
Taphath Foose
Beautiful work, Steve!!! Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Your Best Work"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" Discussion!!
Gary F Richards
Awesome adorable portrait, lighting, shading, colors and artistry! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest PET PORTRAIT CONTEST
Gary F Richards
Magnificent capture, lighting, shading and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the ANY ANIMAL LOOKING AT YOU PAINTING
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L …voted for this one in the contest REALISTIC ANIMAL ART