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 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 […]
Why You Must Watch the Tony Awards With Your Pup!
This awards season, the spotlight’s on all the people that make Broadway the magical place it is. The Tony Awards honor the very best, both on and off stage, when it comes to the theatre. Drama enthusiasts are geeking out everywhere trying to predict the results! Let’s get our four-legged friends excited, too, because dogs […]
Summer Is Here! Time For A New Twist to Pet Fitness!
Over the last three decades, photographer John Lund has captured some astounding animal antics. He can coerce a dog to skateboard like a pro. He can coax ordinary ducks to become seasoned synchronized swimmers. He’s even captured images of two swimsuit-clad feline sunbathing beauties. Meanwhile, the rest of us can’t even get our dogs to […]