Ok so I’ve become even more of a dog-sentimentalist since I found out that the beloved Abby needs a hip replacement, but these beautifully painted portraits – posted daily on Facebook by artist Sally Muir – must surely bring a ray of pleasure to even the grimmest of mornings. Muir’s Dog A Day project began on 19 February and will run for a year. The paintings are for sale with
Brad Pitt loved them. These deeply felt miniature dogs by Scottish artist Domenica More Gordon went on sale again yesterday. The eagerly-awaited sale runs until 12 December and judging by the number of enquiries Avocado Sweet has received since first featuring them they’ll sell out quick. Ranging from £145 to £550 the price reflects the time, skill and patience to create these small sculptures. Below are two dogs from Domenica’s
Armed with pen and ink and a trusty 1940s sewing machine, Jo Chambers creates these utterly charming, embroidered pet portraits. The starting point for the A4 size images is a good quality photograph along with all-important information about the subject’s character. Jo, who is based in Bath, has an Etsy shop and welcomes commissions from doting dog and cat owners. Portraits start at about £85.