Rory Mackay is a classically trained artist with penchant for painting pooches! While he may not have predicted that the four-legged set would so thoroughly become his inspiration, this canine Caravaggio found his calling in capturing the energy and spirit of our furry friends on his canvas. Born and raised in London, Mackay is now […]
Fine Art with a Bark – The William Secord Gallery is Devoted to Dog Paintings!
William Secord owns the only gallery in North America devoted exclusively to paintings of dogs. He’d like to show you around. The William Secord Gallery doesn’t seem like the kind of place where dogs run free. Hardwood floors gleam with polish. The gallery’s three display rooms are filled with ornately framed art, all carefully hung […]
Pop Arf: Modern Dog Art by Nathan Janes
Pop ARF is a creative way to describe the dog artwork of Nathan Janes. In fact, it is the title Janes has given to both his collection of paintings and to his website. Janes began his art career after graduating from the Columbus College of Art and Design in Ohio. At the beginning stage of […]
Pet-Friendly Austin, Texas Is The Place To Be!
Yee-haw! While visiting Texas for the South By Southwest 2015 Music Festival, I was able to explore the beautiful city of Austin with Baby Hope. The Live Music Capital of the World might inspire you to sing to your pooch. Whether you have pleasant vocal stylings is a matter of opinion, […]
Pet Portraits – from ‘Van Gogh’ to Needlepoint
The royals have been doing it for years. But these days, you don’t have to live in Buckingham Palace to pay homage to your special pet with an artistic rendering. No matter what your décor, you can find a pet portraitist who will seamlessly match your style and spruce up your room with […]
“The Happy Artist” Spreads Joy Through His Art!
JP “Happy” Kuhn (aka James Patrick Kuhn or The Happy Artist) has been bringing joy to countless people, children, and animals globally through his whimsical and colorful murals. He started his art career in Washington D.C. in the mid 60’s. “Happy” Kuhn is recognized as a versatile contemporary artist, and has received kudos […]