Sheep in Deep Thought by Alison Vernon30x24, oil
We raised sheep for awhile and I have never witnessed one in deep thought. In fact, this particular painting shows a dimness in the eyes that I think is characteristic. Our son, Jeremiah, works on a farm and they recently came through lambing season. The ewes would go through labor and delivery, turn around to see their babe deposited on the ground and say, "Hey, what is that?" then walk away. This behavior must come from generations of dumb sheep permitted to procreate in safety of domestication. And I suppose dumb sheep are just as tasty as smart ones. Well, this is my deep thought for the day.
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