Casey portrait finished!

Casey's portrait is finished. When I asked Doug to tell me about Casey, he wrote:

“What do I say about Casey!?  If he could talk, he would say that I love to be on the lap of my dad, Doug! I feel safe there and I hope he enjoys my company on his lap! Casey loves people and enjoys people....especially if I am around and he has the security of my presence and he can enjoy the children and my grandchildren as well. He is a "chill" dog and just loves life...not high strung at all!!!  He plays well with other dogs; however, he would rather be with me and those people that I love. That is why he is my forever dog!”

🏆 Casey is a Papillon, a Grand Champion on the Silver level which is very high. He was number 23 Papillon in the U.S. in 2024 and number 19 in 2025.

🏅 He also has a  BISOH...Best In Show Owner Handled.

🏅 He had many Group wins in the Toy group, and multiple Group placements owner-handled.

From Kevin:

This colorful portrait of a delightful and beautiful dog was fun to create. Casey's home overlooks a golf course. Doug requested that as the background scene, and “colorful butterflies”. Papillon is French for "butterfly”, their ears are supposed to resemble butterfly wings.

🎨 Prismacolor pencil and watercolor on white Canson Mi-Teintes paper, 12 x 13 inches.

“Casey” (GCHS Ch. Marrics Just In Case With Grand Oaks).

Commissioned by Doug Eicher.

From reference photos taken by Doug and a show photo by Lexi D Photography (Alexandria Darienzo).