It was only in the last few centuries that dogs emerged as the primary subjects in works of art, as stand-alone models worthy of their own canvases.

I was raised with a house full of rescue pups. And I’m convinced that the dogs I thought I rescued have, in reality, saved me in my own darkest hours.

In the midst of the pandemic, my husband Jeffrey painted dogs. How he got there is a tale.

In my own paintings, I like to capture the healing power of the human-animal bond, as well as the pets’ individual antics.

"You need to find the pet portrait scene. Remember, animal people are well connected," says fellow artist Paula Wirth, who draws memorial portraits of dogs, cats, rats, and other pets.

Puppy parents can celebrate their canine companions and give back to animals in need through a partnership with Bar Dog Wine and Windsor Vineyards.

The first piece of art I remember growing up was a painting of several dogs sitting upright around a table, drinking, smoking, and playing poker.

Years ago, a friend of mine was breeding French Bulldogs, and at that moment, I thought I was ready for a furry friend in my life

After 30 years in St. Louis, the American Kennel Club’s Museum of the Dog finally returned to New York two years ago. And what a homecoming it’s been! 

As a professional pet photographer, I’ve asked myself the same question as centuries of artists before me have, “How do you capture the beauty and essence of a dog?”

As I think about the past year, I’m struck by the similarities between our “new normal” and the life of shelter dogs.

In many ways, the pandemic offers an unprecedented chance to try new things.