Dog Woman

My birthday is shortly after the end of the The Original Street Art Fair in Ann Arbor. For an art lover it is a double edged sword. It is an awesome opportunity to see great art! At the same time, because it is near my birthday, it's a perfect opportunity to rationalize a purchase.

Normally I don't feel the need to justify the purchase of art, but you have to admit, it is a handy excuse. On my 40th birthday I didn't have a plan to search for anything in particular, I was just heading out to enjoy the fares of the fair. I was nearing the finish of the fair when she popped out! Her creator, Mark Chatterly comes to the fair every so often and I hadn't seen him in years. His work is often human size and appropriately priced for it's volume. Not having a large home, yard, or income the giant dog that I originally saw would not do. However, this 20", 10# dog/woman would do nicely. She is the first piece of sculpture that I purchased. I think I'm off to a great start! Happy 40th to me over and over and over....