Tomi was my first dog, a caucasian shepherd born to be a wonderful guard and playmate. He aged really quickly with me and in the end we had to euthanise him in his ninth year of life because his heart was in bad condition and kidneys stopped working. It happened nearly four years ago, just after my dad had a heart attack. Tomi was me father's best friend and it was very painful for my family and me to put him to sleep. I wish he could be with us as he was before. We miss you very much Tomi.

I've decided to do the painting with him for my dad's 54th birthday which happens to be tomorrow. I hope that he'll like this little memoir of our friend.

Oils on canvas, 40x50cm