$500.00
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This image was inspired by watching a homeless man taking care of his dog at the side of the road. Putting a hi-vis vest over him and making sure the dog was safe before he ventured out into traffic to beg for money. This act brought home the fact of how we tend to treat the homeless. They are all but invisible to us as we carry on with our lives, rushing past them without making eye contact. The homeless have had to invest in the loving response a pet will invoke. Our focus and compassion become the dog or kitten in the care of the homeless person and this may create the desired response of a compassionate donation. In this image the homeless person is looking longingly up into the face of passersby on a busy street, knowing that the kitten may draw the attention desired and a needed handout.
Charcoal & Pencil
18" x 24"
