The Dog by Francisco Goya 1820-23

Artists across the centuries have turned to animals as subjects, using their depiction to convey emotion, social standing, or symbolic intent. As an admirer of Goya, I am particularly struck by his haunting image of the dog sinking into the sand, or by the poignant scene of the small child holding a magpie with watchful cats at his side. I do not consider myself and animal painting, but they are part of my artistic exploration, as I believe that all animals have souls, and they can express intense emotions like human do.



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The red boy (detail) by Goya. 1787-88

Some examples of commissions I have done recently.  Both are oil painting, A5.

Baloo - Oil on board | A5

Arianne - Oil on canvas | A5