Border Collie, watercolor on 300lb paper. This is a watercolor painting of a Border Collie, depicted in a classic sitting pose against a soft, misty blue-grey background. The dog has the breed's signature black and white coloring, with a predominantly black coat, a white chest and muzzle, and a distinctive white blaze running up the center of its face. Its alert, intelligent eyes and upright ears give it an attentive, dignified expression. The painting style is loose and expressive, with soft brushstrokes that blend beautifully to capture the texture of the dog's fur and the dreamy, ethereal quality of the background.