The Explorers by Doug Hyde

Proving so popular that Doug would return to paint them again and again, most recently in 'A Whale Of A Time' (2019) and the red umbrella has featured in a plethora of his magical limited editions!

With all the crew (man & dogs!) seated inside an upside down red umbrella, I wonder where the characters are heading?

This limited edition artwork is almost like a story book in itself, as the gang are about to embark on a great adventure guided by Doug himself!

The artwork was part of Doug Hyde's highly sought after first series: 'The Hyde Experience' (2004).

Bringing Doug's original painting 'The Explorers - Picture' into sculpture form, means our heroes (both human and canine) latest adventure is instantly brought to life and this is memorable for me because of the adorable Westie dog!

An unusual and quirky sculpture, you want to pick it up, touch it and feel the shape & weight of it in your hand.

This limited edition (as a print and a sculpture) was the gang's first adventure in an upside down red umbrella and it seemed to have served them well as they went to discover many new lands and made lots of new friendships!