Believe it or not it took no small amount of courage to reach out to a talented professional photographer I follow to request permission to sculpt a wee silver pendant inspired by her work.

I was thrilled that the lovely @dphoovesandpaws (Instagram) received my request with kindness and enthusiasm.

I was excited to begin the project.

And then the unthinkable happened.

Her beloved Alpine, my model, passed away unexpectedly. There are no words to encompass this devastating loss. The heart must heal in it's own time. My heart is with hers as she mourns and heals.

My hope is that this tiny sculpted likeness might be a memento of her beloved heart horse, a precious token of her love to touch and hold.

In Her Words:

“I am beyond words @reneefukumotoartist. Thank you so very much for your talent and artistry in creating this beautiful piece of my soulmate horse Alpine.

I will wear it always to help keep him close in my heart.”