Realism - ode to Alex Colville

I will be going to the Alex Colville Art Show at the AGO for the 5th time, next week.  When I was younger I didn't appreciate his work - mostly I think that I didn't see the real thing - only prints.  His work loses so much when it is printed.
In response to h is work, I tarted this painting.  He loved animals, especially dogs.

This is Watchful 2014 - acrylic on canvas board
16x20 [41cm x 51cm]