Hitching a Ride Product:Hitching a Ride abstract oil painting was painted

abstract oil painting was painted on heavy duty canvas with rich layers of vibrant colors

Glazes are hand painted with small brushes onto the wonderful texture to create a mosaic look

delicate leaves

achieved by covering the piece in wood chips soaked in patina solution over the course of several days

Hitching a Ride Product:Hitching a Ride abstract oil painting was paintedEach dog starts as a series of clay cones and cylinders. As they are assembled, the pose emerges. The surface is smoothed then textured. After the first firing, glaze is applied and then selectively wiped away to achieve a worn look. This dog is modeled after Cathy Broski's own beloved pet, Porter, who was rescued by her husband on Valentine's Day 2005. Matte finish Ceramic: fired at cone 6, vitrified Materials: Ceramic, Stoneware