Hunter and Prey Portraits

Pastel on Velour

10" x 12"

December 2010







These images show a saluki in winter and a fox, which they are frequently used to catch..
Salukis are pretty, joyful looking dogs who look as though all they want to do is toss a fluffy toy in the air . However they are extremely prey-driven hunters; with a smile on their face and playful body language, they will kill hares, foxes, cats and other dogs. They are also known as Gazelle hounds as in the Middle East, where their usual purpose is to hunt deer. They are also used in packs to hunt wolves.