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©2008-2009 ~Nimrais
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A couple of stray dogs leaning on each other to fight the cold. For the heads I used reference pictures: of my dog (left one) and the right one is another stray dog who waits in Athens for adoption. I chose them because I saw lots of stray dogs who look like that and I thought they represent them well.

Done with acrylics and gouache, 12 x 16 ''. This is one of my first serious tries at gouache/acrylic and I'm pretty surprised I could handle it so well that the outcome looks like I imagined it.

This piece will be sold at MMC11 (Mephit Mini Con, Germany) or at EF14 if it doesn't sell there. I've really taken it into my heart and worked more than 12 hours on it. I probably would hang it up on my own walls. X)

EDIT: Thanks SO much for the DD! *_* *is overwhelmed*

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Given 2008-03-14

I hope 'Stray Dogs' can lure you to visit ~Nimrais's gallery; this deviant has wonderful pictures there, and it's a pity you may not be enjoying them yet. If you already watch her, you surely know what I am talking about. If you still don't, I bet you will feel tempted to devwatch her! (Suggested by =Mottenfest and Featured by `skifi)

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:iconfyrro:
Great...!

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We're always been this to free all the pain. We're always been this to free all the pain. Bonzai, you're useful! Human! You gonna piss me off, make me tremble with rage? You gonna piss me off, make me tremble with rage? So mouch groun for concern?!
:iconshdtfh:
Oh my God! That is cute!

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My Mom was the TIGER and dad was the WOLF
So I guess that makes me a... WOLFGER

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NOW!!!!
So don't mess with me.
:icontikkykitty:
I love it but have a question: If they're fighting the cold, why does one look like it's panting?

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Creativity is proof that we are alive.
:icondecon-d:
adorable... abselutely adorable... if I had the money I would buy it right now...

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"You are never given a wish without being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however." - Donald W. Shimoda

Whats inside your pants
:iconmottenfest:
Every stray just wants to be loved, and I've felt like a stray for years... so this really kind of hits home. Both of the figures are so nicely rendered, you're fur textures are exquisite.

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Homophobia: The irrational fear that gays will invade and rearrange your furniture against your will.
:iconidess:
Very beautiful, with such meaning behind it. I love the red cloth :) You never stop amazing me with your art! Great job.

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:icondemon-fang:
wow very very nice. I always feel so awful for those stray pets...my little puppy is a rescue dog.
:iconocelotfire:
Aww... adorable... and the one on the left really looks like my late dog Nikki. Their poses are awesome as well as how the fur came out. Awesome job.
:icontigraka:
where did you get the picture of my dog from???
lol

the right one head is almost exactly like our spike
:iconnimrais:
Good question. I don't know. X) Maybe they ran away from something and now are hiding... I must admit I didn't give a thought to that.

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... and all that could have been.

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