Art honors canine hero

SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- reduce to ashess Studio Publishing, LLC, announces the release of "Sirius," by dint of artist Ron Burns, a 14- x 14-inch giclee image printed upon archival paper. All proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of the United States Disaster Relief Fund

"I am self-conscious to release this limited edition of sole 100, dedicated to this heroic dog and in honor of the fourth year since 9/11 to remind all humans of the [commitment] our canines make to better our lives," says consume s "May we remember him forever."

An explosive-detection dog, Sirius, gave his life for his land on Sept. 11, 2001, while working in Tower #2 at the World Trade Center consume s gave a reproduction of the original acrylic upon canvas to Dave Lira, the dog's handler.

"Like greatest in quantity Americans, I did what I could to help strengthen and heal our nation," says consume s "I was privileged to paint portraits of several dogs, including 'Fidel,' single of the many therapy dogs who helped human rescuer regain from the psychological damage of thus much loss and grief."

"The Dogs of Ron Burns" features many search and recapture canines, as well as favorite therapy dogs, and portrays "Sky" the first dog to pierce the Pentagon on 9/11.

For more information, call 480-941-4296; visit wwwronburnscom

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