After practically all their lives spent with at least one dog, the Mear family now finds itself without one. Their dear Simba, a Fox Red Labrador (rescue) died recently and they feel that it is probably time to try managing without one, which is strange and also hard.
Being someone who loves dogs, Hilary would like to do a little to support a charity connected with them. Over the last three years she has been painting on canvas or art paper - aiming to sell the art and donate the profits to Assistance Dogs. We have all seen examples of the wonderful things dogs can be trained to do and at a time like this, charities are finding it tough.
A member of Ascot Inner Wheel - which supports many charities - Hilary remembers one of their speakers from a charity supporting Assistance Dogs who brought her remarkable dog with her to the meeting. Members were amazed at how the dog pushed a load of washing into a ‘washing machine’ and did various other clever things!
Hilary has 64 paintings for sale - varied in both in style and colour - and would be happy to e-mail the catalogue to anyone interested She is also open to commissions - just specify a description of the painting needed, with size, colours, paper or canvas, frame or no frame, and so on. Prices vary from a very reasonable £50 to £65.
For more information, email hilary.mear@gmail.com or phone 01344 621419
