The Yorkshire Vet star breaks down in tears as he admits 'I can't believe it'
Emotions ran high during Thursday's episode of The Yorkshire Vet as Julian Norton was left in floods of tears after an artist unveiled a painting of his beloved dog Emmy.
The Yorkshire Vet star Julian Norton embarked on a heartfelt endeavour during Thursday's show.
Julian, who adores his Jack Russell Emmy, knew time was of the essence with his ageing furry friend.
Opening up to the audience, he shared: "The bond that Emmy and I have is quite a special one, I always take her for a walk in the morning, it's always that time for half an hour, it's just me and her and no one else, she's amazing really."
Intent on preserving Emmy's memory, Julian turned to renowned artist Lucy Pittaway for a touching tribute - a portrait of his beloved Emmy.
Lucy was tense about the artwork reveal, expressing: "It's your baby, Emmy's your baby and she's your pride and joy. It's been a challenge for me to make sure I do her justice."
At the unveiling, Julian's reaction said it all - a sharp intake of breath followed by a silent awe, his emotions brimming over, reports YorkshireLive.
Overwhelmed by the stunning portrayal, he managed to say: "That's absolutely amazing."
Confronted with a picture of Emmy in her younger days, he was visibly moved, admitting amid tears: "I can't believe I'm crying. That's amazing, I can't believe it, thank you so much."
The painting even showcased Julian's cherished view - the iconic Yorkshire dales.
He gushed: "She's my best mate. I'm feeling really overwhelmed by this painting, it's really emotional when you see your own pride and joy there smiling back and looking intently, it's just captured her perfectly."
During the episode, Lucy challenged Julian to mimic one of her artworks featuring a sheep amidst the countryside.
Julian took his unfinished piece home to add the final touches. Upon revealing his completed work, Lucy was visibly impressed.
"I think your painting is absolutely wonderful, it's got character, it's bright, it's vibrant, it's colourful, and your sheep has a personality, I think you've done really well there."
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