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DANA LEE THOMPSON lives andpaints in the countryside nearCasanova, Virginia. She always had alove for animals, especially for dogs.She captures the essence and soulof each hound or animal she paints;whether it is a commission of someone’sbeloved pet or hounds lyingaround the kennel. Mainly a selftaughtartist, Dana has furthered hertechniques through art books, workshops,and perseverance. She hastaken several workshops with fineartist and illustrator John Leone. Danais a Signature Member of the Societyof Animal Artists, and an AssociateMember of the Miniature PaintersSculptors and Gravers Society ofWashington DC, The Association ofMiniature Artists and the MiniatureArt Society of Florida. Her work hasbeen published in The Chronicle ofthe Horse, The Piedmont VirginianMagazine and the Master of theFoxhounds Centennial book. She haspaintings in the permanent collectionat the AKC Museum of the Dogin St Louis, Missouri and a purchaseto the permanent collection of theMiniature Art Society of Florida. Herwork has also been selected forexhibit at the 50th anniversary showof the Society of Animal Artists in SanDiego California, the Art Show at theDog Show, The Museum of Houndsand Hunting, The AKC Museumof the Dog, MASF and the MPSGS.[www.danaleethompson.com]Dana Lee Thompson 21Trailer Hound