The Story Behind the Art

I don't recall how the idea for this artwork came to my mind, but I have always loved close ups on the eyes of animals. As they say the eyes are the pathway to the soul, and what is more to the heart of a Border Collie than herding sheep! This piece is especially fun at art fairs where I get to watch people's reactions when they discover the 'stuff in the eyes', as most people do not notice it is anything more than a dog's face at a distance. This work has traveled to quite a few exhibitions and brought me quite a few prizes and is usually a crowd favorite.