Evie the Xolo and Muse

 

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Frida Evie

 

Jewel Waldrip is a frequent commenter (thank you, Jewel), an artist, and the only Dog Art Today reader I know who owns a Xoloitzcuintli dog.  You may not be familiar with the name but you have seen the breed before in this photo on Frida Kahlo and her dogs: 

 

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Frida Kahlo and her Itzcuintli dogs by Lola Alvarez Bravo, 1944.

 

The Aztecs considered Xolos sacred because they believed these dogs were needed by their masters’ souls to help them safely through the underworld. Today, they are the national dogs of Mexico.

Jewel is endlessly inspired by her Xolo, Evie.  Here are some of my favorite works: 

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Coraline Evie

 

 

Evie_obama 

Obama Evie

 

 

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Psychedelic Evie

 

Visit Jewel's All About Evie flickr site to see more.

Comments

3 responses to “Evie the Xolo and Muse”

  1. Eve Parris Avatar
    Eve Parris

    I love Evie in all her forms, and Jewel in all her forms as well. I have the distinct pleasure of knowing both of these ladies personally and I can tell you both of them are cream of the crop.
    Another Eve

  2. susan lohner Avatar
    susan lohner

    I love Frida Evie!!!! Thoase are awesome!!!!

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