True to her heritage, my Lurcher, Bella, is a skilled thief who enjoys rifling in my pockets. I often don’t feel the gypsy thief, and then I’ll see her lurking away with my reading glasses or pen in her mouth.

I have had sight-hounds for over 40 years, and over that time their beauty, humor, and agility have inspired countless sculptures in my mind’s eye.

I wanted to capture Bella’s beautiful sweet face, her elegance, and her graceful lines in this classic pose.