In Los Angeles puppies come first at the beautifully designed Puppies & Babies, a darling boutique where every doggie leash, custom made ceramic bowl and baby onesie is hand-picked and displayed with exquisite style. It’s a gallery of cuteness. Owners Hannah Brand and her husband Robert Moritz call it an “oasis for equally unapologetic infantilizing dog lovers” (like Demi Moore, Ellen De Generes, Kirsten Dunst, and Christina Applegate.) If you don’t live in their neighborhood, order online.
Brooklyn based artist Kristen Haskell prefers painting with oils on canvas. But one look at “Mila,” the snuggly French Bulldog, and you’ll fall in love with her watercolors. Her deeply vivid style is a rare find in this medium. Contact Kristen to commission a portrait of your dog and know she’s worked with lizards, turtles and bats. She’s up for a challenge no matter what your fancy is.
Kelly Pound’s dog art evolved from linocut block printing to digital painting. She is constantly experimenting with techniques and since she “loves the smell of fresh linoleum in the morning,” she has new work available almost every day. Check back often to watch her portfolio grow and pick a Pound Design for yourself at her Pound Designs Store or her Ebay Store.
My dog doesn’t read Trollope, but he does love to sleep in and sit on my books. Capture the true essence of your pup and your pop art with a commissioned portrait by Roger Henry.
Spring has sprung (in most parts of the country at least.) Get in your garden and add a dog topiary or statue from Green Piece Wire Art. Stunning sculptures that grow or framed ones that simply add character are available in many popular breeds. Visit their their website to order yours.
Heather Houghton’s pet portraits are bold and powerful. But she also has a whimsical style, “children friendly” as she calls it. Visit her website to see both sides of Heather’s artistic personality. You may just find the perfect artwork for your baby’s room or the perfect artist to illustrate that children’s book sitting in your drawer or the back of your mind.
…And let slip the dogs of war! Show allegience to your dog’s breed, and support his diabolical World-Domination plot with Obey the Pure Breed posters, t-shirts, postcards and more. Propaganda never looked so hip.
When my friend Kris Kamm told me to check out Amy Turner’s contact paper dog art, I was dubious. “Contact paper art” I thought. “Sounds like the epitome of tacky.” Then I saw her work and was blown away. The detail, the texture, the composition —- Amy makes masterpieces out of shelf-lining — true genius! To commission a wood grain portrait of your pet visit Amy Turner Studios. See Amy live at America’s Family Pet Expo in Costa Mesa. April 13-15.
Next time you do the digital card thing, send one of Jacquie Lawson’s magical animations instead. For an $8 membership you get to send unlimited e-cards all year long. And believe me, they’re not just cards, they’re works of art. Join today at JacquiLawson.com. Preview them all for free. Here’s one of my favorites. And check out this (non-dog) Easter charmer…absolutely darling!
Yes, you’d love a perfect professional portrait of your dog. But what about how cute he is guarding his toy or begging to get his belly rubbed? With a photo session from Los Angeles photographer Sabrina Helas, you get the best of both, a CD featuring 50-75 images of your playful pup and 3 hard copy photos too. All for just $99. To learn more visit Cookies and Water Photography.