Natasha Ragland’s painting of the family dog “Horatio” won 4th Place at San Diego County Fair June 27, 2019
Natasha Ragland won 4th Place in the “Pawsome” Dog Portrait Contest at the San Diego County Fair June 27, 2019. It is now displayed in the Fine Art Exhibit for the rest of the Fair season. This was a memorial painting to her dog, Horatio, who was murdered by an Akita running unattended through the neighborhood, when Marilee Ragland was taking a walk in July of 2018. Horatio was a dear family pet for 11 years ever since he was dumped as a puppy on the Ragland’s property with 3 kittens. This was a special opportunity to commemorate Horatio and the super bloom of poppies we experienced this year. Natasha also won “People’s Choice Award” on June 20 for her “Hot Dog Band” painting which featured 3 other beloved pets. Natasha has always had a great Love for animals, and enjoys painting them.