Streeterville is a neighborhood with gorgeous and historic residential buildings mixed in with modern high rises, restaurants, hotels, and state of the art medical facilities. And on this summer day, this neighborhood was alive with people coming and going, and therefore, felt like a perfect moment to capture.

 However, I used my artistic license to change things up a little to honor a friend and her would-be dog on this beautifully tree lined street. She had a very artistic mind and so effortlessly helped me find purpose in my art. She helped me connect my two passions and find a way to make my pieces unique.  Unfortunately, she would never know how important her words were to me. She passed away too young.  

 But during one of our many conversations, we discussed the kind of dog she and her hubby wanted. A 'lion-looking' doodle was what she called it, as Lion was a nickname for their son. We both knew that translated into a golden or labradoodle, but lion-doodle was a perfect description for their little family.  

 So, in this painting, she is in the city she loved, dressed fabulously as she always was while walking her beautiful lion-doodle pup. I hope she approves.