An image of the whole composition. Painting is done on a maple slab of wood with live edges. The composition consists of a sheep and a livestock guardian dog, in this case an Anatolian Shepherd. The dog is positioned below the sheep, with his eyes cast upward in a reverent and submissive way. There is blood around the dog's muzzle and the dog is wearing an old style of anti-wolf collar, with long silver spikes that mimic the 'rays of light style halos' in medieval depictions of saints. While the dog is mostly in true to life colors, the sheep is done with pink wool, a white face and ears, and blue shadowing. The sheep is positioned above the dog, with her eyes closed as she nuzzles the dog's forehead. The sheep has metallic golden eyelashes. Above her eye, there is just the hint of hard nub, implying old horns that have been removed.
Closeup of the sheep pressing her nose to the dog's forehead in blessing
Closeup of the dog gazing upward at the sheep, reverently. Details of leather stitching on the dog's collar can be seen, as well as purple shadowing around the dogs eyes, ear, and shoulder. Additionally, the metallic silver of the anti-wolf spikes is visible.
Detail closeup of the sheep's face. The blue shadowing is seen more clearly on her face, which looks peaceful and ethereal. Her eye is closed and her eyelid is blue.her eyelashes are golden. The blue shadow hinting at old horns is more clear about the ear
"Submissive as A Livestock Guardian Dog" alt title "Me and Every Drag Queen" #livestockguardiandog #lgbtq #queer #acrylicpainting #psuedoreligiousimagery