Bailey, a commissioned pet portrait by Natalie Dyer of a much loved little dog on his bed
The Story Behind It

Bailey

Bailey was commissioned by Tiffany, one of Cheryl's daughters, as a Christmas gift from the girls to their mum. Cheryl had just lost her little dog Bailey, and Christmas is her favourite day of the year.

Tiffany sent me pictures of him where he always was, up on their bed. Look behind him and you will see part of another of my paintings on the wall, a commission made especially for their new coastal home.

What they said

“Wow Nat, that is amazing! An incredible likeness, and you have even captured all the details in the background. You have done an amazing job.”

— Tiffany, seeing it before it was varnished

“I can confirm there were definite tears. Beautiful work.”

— Tiffany, after her mum opened it

“Thanks Natalie for the amazing painting my girls gave me for Christmas. It has totally captured the essence of Bailey. One of my absolute favourites, and a beautiful tribute to him.”

— Cheryl Reddan, the much loved mum it was made for
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