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from the collection of Mario Ricci  

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After graduating from the Ontario College of Art where Mario studied fine art and illustration with some of Canada’s best painters and illustrators, he began a very successful 20-year career in the advertising business.

Painting was and always will be a strong passion for Mario, and his love of dogs and the Canadian landscape seemed an obvious outlet for his artwork.

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Each portrait takes at least a month to complete because of the detail and technique
Mario applies to each painting. Painting only in oil, gives each piece a classic traditional look with a contemporary feel.

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You could say Mario’s career has gone to the dogs, and he’s very proud of it.

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