Title:    Teacher's Pet
Artist:  Christine Milostan 4/3/08     $100
	Description This is without a doubt one of the cutest art pieces in the collection of desks.  The detail the artist places in the little puffs on all fours, the wood grain shades of brown that depict a chocolate lab, the unique styling of using friends and teachers pet dogs on the desk, and all the whimsy of it's face, floppy ears make this a great treasure for any dog lover, veterinarian, humane society or shelter volunteer.    Click on the pictures to see greater detail. Christine and Sponsor Dave Ward from Algonquin Bank and Trust
Artists Statement:    Christine Milostan has several collections of art that she has been working on over the years. She explains:  Evolution of an Artist collection includes watercolors that capture the essence of a particular locale or subject of nature. Favorite places I have visited have a lasting impact on my life and work. My Irish Impressions collection shares with the viewer the rich, fertile valleys and undulating hills of the Emerald Isle while my Treasures from Tuscany paintings portray the colorful shutters and cobbled streets warmed by the Tuscan sun. In my Sultry Sounds of Color abstract series I express the synergy and sensual fluidity of both languages".      The Desks on Parade exhibit, Teacher’s Pet, has a new unique definition! The desk shares photos of pets collected from friends and colleagues. Dogs provide us with unconditional love, companionship and are considered man’s best friend. We share our homes and lives with them. They come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds. We try to teach them tricks and reward them for their efforts. They make a deep impression on our hearts.    As an adult educator, Christine understands that the role of the teacher can be challenging. They spend endless hours and energy preparing children in their educational “home”. Teachers praise, discipline, and share many hours of the day with their students. They reach, impact, and inspire minds of a diverse community. Students also hold a special place in a teacher’s heart. Both the student and teacher are rewarded by their time together!  About the Artist Christine is an art instructor at the Fine Line Art Center in St. Charles.  She is also an adjunct professor at the College of DuPage and a Creativity Advisor at DePaul University.  Her art education has taken her to Florence Italy to study at the Florence School of Visual Art.  She received her Bachelor of Arts from DePaul.  Sponsor	Place Your Bid Contact information: First name: Last name: Email address: Phone: Mailing address: Place Your Bid: Bid: $ Best way to contact you: Email address Mailing address Phone