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:
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:
Coraline Evie
Obama Evie
Psychedelic Evie
Visit Jewel's All About Evie flickr site to see more.