Virginia Dowe-Edwards

I have always loved dogs, ever since growing up along side 'Tolly', a gorgeous Labrador cross Irish Setter. We had him when I was two, and I was eighteen when he died, he seemed more like a brother than a dog. I see a lot of him in the dogs that I make, along with my own dog Wilf.

Wilf is a very handsome German Wire-haired Pointer. The hound I always hankered for after visiting Crufts each year, armed with my sketchbook and camera. He has inspired many a pose and is a great source of humour. He is usually found trying to squeeze himself into the smallest bed possible. Dixie the wire haired dachshund is the newest addition to our family. She’s clever, affectionate and sassy, and loves to annoy her reluctant big brother Wilf.

I was brought up in a very creative home and when I wasn't drawing, I was modelling dogs from plasticine. It was a childhood ambition to sculpt peoples pets when I grew up and I love that I'm now doing just that. My other career choice was a zoo keeper....?