My Fuzzy Pet Dragon Book mug gave me the privilege of

gave me the privilege of using his photo as a reference for this watercolor painting

Thanks to Sam Trull for the photo reference on this adorable guy

I don't usually paint subjects that aren't alive but when I saw the photo that a friend of mine took of it

I knew I wanted to paint it

Photo reference courtesy of Jürg Sommerhalder

My Fuzzy Pet Dragon Book mug gave me the privilege ofFor children, having a pet is so much more than a cuddly companion or an adventure buddy. To a childs limitless imagination, a pet can be anything. A dog can be a noble steed on which a knight rides. A goldfish can be majestic whale swimming through the open sea. A hamster can be a dastardly villain who was finally caught and put behind bars. A little kitty cat can even be a dragon. This delightful story takes the reader along as a little girl tells