Yes, it is a real fawn! For the past couple of years, I have been working on a mural at the O.S.P.C.A. Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in my home town of Midland, Ontario.

This little girl was one of several brought in to the Centre, seemingly abandoned. Only ten days old, she was the most friendly of the five fawns there at the time.

Her ears were badly frostbitten, but this didn't seem to bother her. She was only interested in licking anyone who came near. As I'm rather ticklish, it made for an amusing photo.

I love this picture. It typifies for me just how I feel about animals, art and life in general. Life is a gift, which I celebrate every day to the best of my ability.