Adorable You (golden dog) A joyful friendship A puppy brings joy, exuberance and a bit of chaos into the household at first, then mellows over time to become a companion, a playmate, a confidante; always happy to see us, never tiring of our presence. As a metaphor for friendship, a dog represents the trust and comfort of a good friend, and how this relationship grows in value through the years. Expressive sculpted figure is a gift for friends, veterinarians, teachers, caregivers, petsitters... an expression of friendship, love and appreciation. Especially nice for dog lovers. DETAILS . 7.5"h hand-painted resin figure . Standing figure in cream dress, holding dark color puppy in her arms . Packaging box includes enclosure card for gift-giving . Dust with soft cloth or soft brush. Avoid water or cleaning solvents OUR STORY Willow Tree sculptural art forms beautifully express love, closeness, healing, courage, hope? all the emotions of a life well lived. Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each figure from her studio in Kansas City Missouri. Pieces are cast from her original carvings, and individually painted by hand. Expression is revealed through gestures only? a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, a turn of the body. The simplicity of form and absence of facial features signify Willow Tree. It is Susan?s hope that these pieces be meaningful to both giver and receiver. ARTIS Susan Lordi Susan Lordi's artistic process is rather intuitive; she "sketches" in clay as she conceives, sculpts and carves each piece, always with a focus on gesture that speaks to the universal. By stripping down the essence of emotion to pure form, she opens the interpretation of each piece to the giver and the receiver. This one-of-a-kind approach to product creation makes her pieces truly individual... her hand, and her unique perspective, is evident in each sculpture.