Title: “Chocolate Color”

Artist: Jessica Alazraki

Medium:  Oil on wood

Size: 16″ x 12″ x 1″

Price:  $1000.00  Contact National Purebred Dog Day to inquire about purchasing this piece.

Artist’s Thoughts:  We all love dogs. They’re our companions– we share with them our lives and most intimate secrets. They have become symbols of emotional support and represent something cute and lovable; they’re iconic to us.

My dear dog Luna loves going to my studio– she knows every subway stop and gets quite excited when we get to the building. Sometimes, she’ll hang out with other artists’ dogs. After a few hours, she climbs onto the couch and all I hear is her snoring while I paint. She’s my sort of inspiration for this project and absolutely the best company.

In my paintings, I recreate dogs without much description. I’m looking for something raw and bold to capture their essence. I limit drawing and use paint to do all the work. The texture comes from a messy surface, and color choices are always strong and dramatic. I try to achieve the most painterly look possible. My dog portraits are charged and have a unique energy that creates character despite destroying their standard anatomical form.

I have the intention to create a visceral reaction with these paintings and to connect deeply with dog lovers.

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