UPDATE: As of April 2013, I created The K9 Hero Portrait Project. I have since stopped all commission works and now donate large 2ft portraits of military working dogs, police K-9's and SAR (Search and Rescue) dogs to the soldiers and handlers/officers. The project is funded strictly by the sale of 'challenge coins' I have minted with the completed portrait on the back of each coin in raised relief. So, not only does the soldier or handler receive an incredible portrait, they also know that several hundred people also support them and their K9 partner with purchasing a coin to help the...more
