Pickles (Framed Original Oil Painting)

By Dana Feagin

This original oil painting by Dana features Pickles, a pink-skinned pig posed against a cheerful daisy-yellow background. Though not a resident of Odd Man Inn, Pickles represents the “Pinkies”—light-skinned pigs who require daily zinc-oxide sunscreen to prevent sunburn and reduce their risk of squamous cell carcinoma.

The piece comes framed and was originally created as part of a set. Dana generously allowed us to offer the paintings individually in support of the Sanctuary Babes.

• Medium - oil on canvas
• Dimensions -  5" x 7" canvas in a 6.5" x 8.5"  frame

About the Artist

Instagram - @danafeagin

Website - www.danafeagin.com

My journey as an artist is steeped in my love for animals. As a child, they were the main subject of every drawing. Although art school was a consideration, I was encouraged to pursue a degree in science, ultimately earning a degree in microbiology. After a few years in the laboratory, I moved into clinical trial management.  However, art was always calling & I enrolled in night art classes at UCSD. Due to work travel, I fell two art history classes short of completing my Art & The Creative Process Professional Certificate, but at least I had some art training under my belt.

In 2006, I walked away from my corporate  job, downsized, and moved to Southern Oregon, giving me the flexibility to pursue art, as well as various volunteer activities. I started taking oil painting classes and teaching children’s art classes. I volunteered at our local shelter, walking dogs and later helping run their bunny adoption program. I also volunteered at a local animal sanctuary, conducting farm tours, photographing their animals for social media, and eventually joining their board.

Surprisingly, it took a few years, and almost quitting as a painter, to understand that I was only motivated to paint when the subject was an animal! I love reflecting their personalities and am especially inspired by the backstories of shelter & sanctuary animals.  I now use my art to help raise money for animal charities and rescue groups and am a member of HeARTsSpeak, an international group of artists whose mission is to give animals a unified voice. Proceeds from all of my art sales are donated to animal charity groups.

Currently, I live in Carlsbad, CA with my husband, our adopted animal family of four bunnies and a highly energetic Border Collie.