From the Artist: "I am a self taught artist. I was lucky enough to capture a photo of my dog darting out from under the American Flag during that unforgettable time. Precious is a Shih-Tzu, she has a lot of personality and this photo made a perfect subject for a painting. Actually the photo was used in the 'Tribute to American Spirit' Photoquilt on AOL."

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