"We Are New Jersey" Hand Painted NJ Shaped Sign with Shepherd, Golden, and Choc Lab
Item Number: 249
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Description
In January 2020, The Seeing Eye dog was officially designated the state dog of New Jersey! This handmade NJ shaped sign made by our talented Hava Hegenbarth celebrates this great honor given to The Seeing Eye.
Beautifully hand painted on a light green background are 3 dogs in harness that represent our The Seeing Eye's breeds: German shepherd, golden retriever and Labrador retriever. The German shepherd looks straight into your eyes and is painted in the northern NJ section while our happy golden occupies central Jersey and looks to the left with tongue and teeth on display. Last, but definitely not least is our chocolate Lab who sits proudly in south Jersey looking intensely at something over our head. The words "We Are New Jersey" are painted from top to bottom and reminds us that NJ is the only home where The Seeing Eye Dog is bred and trained. What a special piece of art to have in your home!
Special Instructions
Measures: 18" from High Point to Cape May
About the artist: Hava Hegenbarth's name may be familiar, as her work graces some of The Seeing Eye's lovely note cards. Hava began drawing animals while stationed abroad with the U.S. Foreign Service. Her first assignment was in Australia, and later she was stationed in Rwanda and Tanzania. Since retiring from the Foreign Service, Hava devotes her time to her art and raising guide dogs. In addition to drawing and painting, she is also skilled in leatherwork and has donated many lovely pieces to The Seeing Eye.