Jane Oriel’s Domestic Dog Art

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21st Century Dog Art, Contemporary Dog Art

When I first saw Jane Oriel’s pet portraits, I knew I would feature them today, the first day of fall. There is something so autumnal about her palette and something so cozy about her dogs. Here, dogs are at home, posing in front of intricate wallpaper, lounging around in the den. Even her outside paintings incorporate manicured branches, probably from no farther than the front lawn.

They remind me of one of my other favorite domestic dog paintings, Stove by Alex Colville.

Stove by Alex Coleville, 1988

And, I can’t help but comparing her impressionistic, swirly style to another artist who embraced the beauty of short days and ochre tones, Vincent van Gogh.

Self-Portrait by Vincent van Gogh, 1887

Yes, it’s true, Van Gogh the master of vivid, glowing yellows and oranges, knew how to dazzle with darkness.

In fact, MOMA’s current exhibition Van Gogh and the Colors of the Night proves it right now. If you can’t get to New York, read the NYT’s Roberta Smith’s illuminating review. And take a moment to witness the Van Gogh’s colors of night yourself via their excellent slide show.

Oh, and if you want your own impressionistic masterpiece visit Jane Oriel’s website to commission one for yourself.

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7 responses to “Jane Oriel’s Domestic Dog Art”

September 22, 2008

Elizabeth

Loved this post — especially the painting “Stove.” Beautiful!

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September 22, 2008

WendyB

Love these!

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September 22, 2008

manon doyle

I love Jane’s paintings! Your right……. they really do feel cozy!

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September 22, 2008

the nag

The flat coated retriever looks just like my Max.

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September 23, 2008

Nick

I fell in love with Jane’s work nearly thirty years ago!
She is the real deal. Her work has always evoked warm and wonderful emotions. Beautiful.

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September 23, 2008

Laurie Strock

Jane Oriel is one of my favorite painters. I am very very lucky to own two pieces of hers. Her work is gritty, real, emotional, deep and warm. My favorite of the above is the two dogs in the kitchen. I am overwhelmed by it. Her work is palpable! Each portrait makes me want to reach out and pet, hug, feed, and marvel at the creative interpretation of their doggie existences.
thanks for showing her. She’s the best!

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August 11, 2010

victor

Van Gogh’s Suicide Self-portraits
Among many of Van Gogh’s self-portraits some provide signs that he contemplated his suicide much before he acted on it. We’ll trace how occupation with his death expresses itself in the content and form of his art, and will pay tribute to the courage and the talent with which he addresses his suicide while looking at himself looking at his plan to take his own life at such a young age. We’ll analyze the reasons for his suicide.
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by Victor

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