You & your Dogs are invited to a party for Artistic Hounds in New York!
Robert Clarke Dog. Image: Rebecca Hossack
So grab your Dog’s best collar & leash and head over to the Rebecca Hossack Gallery this Wednesday (Novemeber 16th) for the Pet-friendly celebration of:
The A- Z of DOGS…
A-Z of Dogs. Image: Rebecca Hossack
You’ll discover Dog paintings & prints ranging from Airedales to Zuchons created by the celebrated British Artist Robert Clarke.
Dogs Portrait. Image: Rebecca Hossack
The Artistic Hound is known for his series of Dog portraits, but this collection has a New York accent!
Yorkie Portrait. Image: Rebecca Hossack
Rob Clarke hasn’t always been a Dog-lover.
In fact, the artist used to be somewhat of a scaredy cat.
Pug Portrait. Image: Rebecca Hossack
At the impressionable age of 2 years old, Clarke had a run-in with a German Shepherd.
After the terrifying experience, Rob chose to avoid Dogs all together, no matter the breed.
Norwich Terrier. Image: Rebecca Hossack
It wasn’t until Clarke’s girlfriend persuaded him to get a Jack Russell Puppy in 2003 that his view of Dogs changed forever.
Jack Russell. Image: Rebecca Hossack
While attending Puppy training with his new Jack Russell, Clarke encountered lots of Dogs.
He met stocky Mastiffs and low-slung Bassets. There were plenty of pedigreed Pups and many Mutts.
Owners were encouraged to pass the Pups around for socialization…
Italian Greyhound. Image: Rebecca Hossack
The classes & the Jack Russell were life changing events for Rob Clarke and his artwork.
“You take the Dog to the park and you meet all sorts of fabulous people you wouldn’t come across every day…I was hooked…I started to draw and paint. It’s been a voyage of Canine discovery ever since.” Rob Clarke
Westie. Image: Rebecca Hossack
Clarke celebrates every Dog’s individuality & personality in his work.
Through a few strokes of his brush, Clarke manages to capture the characteristics & behavior of an amazing variety of Dogs.
You can even spot a Napoleon complex or two in his alphabet of Dogs…
Chihuahua Oil on Canvas. Image: Rebecca Hossack
While I’d never reveal the Dogs suffering from the complex, I’m sure you can guess.
The A-Z of Dogs New York Edition is sure to be a treat!
Here’s a personal invite for you & your four-legged friends:
Later, I’ve got to let the Dog out,
This isn’t the first time the Rebecca Hossack Gallery has gone to the Dogs.
Laurie Carroll, the Dog-loving director of the New York art gallery was my guest on Decorating Tails. You can find the Pet Life radio podcast here.







































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