What makes a painting better? Including a pug or monkey.
Art historians and scholars would say animals in paintings dating back to the Renaissance hold symbolic significance. I say the artist knew it was the only way to get young people to look at their paintings in galleries generations later.
On Fridays we feature work by current artists, many of whom have their work available on etsy.
If you appreciate a good monkey on a leash, pug on a boat or creepy staring dog -- this blog's for you.
These are animals. In art.
“Penguinaut”
Joe Havasy
“Sloth”
Joe Havasy
Friday Feature
Today’s Friday Feature is Joe Havasy’s “Cute-sturbing” art (emphasis on the cute here… for more of the -sturbing, visit his etsy site.)
Enjoy!
Jan could not get the monkey off his back.
Unknown (Anglo-Dutch)
Boy with Marmoset and Spaniels in a Landscape
Late 17th century
“Can you guys settle this birthright business after we’ve been fed? Our bowls our empty!”
Esau and Jacob, by Michel Corneille (1630)
“Seriously, guys, stop fooling around and feed me!”
Jan Steen, Couple in a Bedroom, c. 1668-70
“Circus Dogs”
Julianna Swaney
“Two Friends with Mittens”
Julianna Swaney
“Thoughtful”
Julianna Swaney
Friday Feature
Today’s Friday Feature artist is Julianna Swaney. You can find more of her illustrations on her website. Enjoy!
