"Be Stilll My Heart Hector" Stephanie Hulsey SOLD

Artist Statement: "A true joy for an animal lover was to meet Hector, one of the pit bulls removed from the Virginia property of Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Michael Vick, in April 2007. An adorable mass of muscle and heart, complete with his missing teeth, a chunk out of his tongue, and the spider-web of scars across his chest, Hector was a big baby, eating up the attention of the people around him. The frame I have chosen is an antique frame, showing its age and scars. A guest at the MAALs Lobby Day in January 2009, Hector won the hearts of those who saw him, petted him, and paused for a photo with him. As you walked through the State Capitol, the chatter of "did you see that pit bull?" echoed down the halls and brought light to the need for improved dog fighting legislation in Missouri. Two House Bills and two Senate Bills that will bring stronger penalties to those practicing in and spectators at dog fights have been introduced in the 2009 Missouri Legislative Session." Created using manipulated digital photography by Artist Stephanie Hulsey of Washington, MO