Stylish, contemporary pet portraits made to commission by painter and artist, Justine Osbourne
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Wanting to provide an alternative to the classic pet portrait, British artist, Justine Osborne created paintmydog.co.uk offering a fresh and contemporary approach to the much loved and celebrated tradition of painting dog portraits.

 

Fascinated with the dogs' different personalities, artist and painter Justine Osborne BA specialises in oil paintings of dogs. She successfully conveys the spirit and depth of expression that is unique to each dog, creating eye-catching and contemporary canine images.

Justine has painted many subjects over the years, but it is the exuberance and lust for life which dogs have, that inspires her to paint them over and over again.

"I enjoy the colours of dogs, their shape, their intensity of expression.Cross-breed or pure bred, every dog has its own challenges. Working with the owners allows for an insight into each dog's personality and the great effect they have on our lives. An irreplaceable bond occurs between owner and dog, and I always feel privileged to create images that represent such special relationships." view latest dog portrait

Justine takes her influences from many different artists, her favourites including: Stubbs, Lucian Freud, David Hockney, Jenny Saville and Morandi. Read an interview with Justine.

Justine, pet portrait painter in the studio

An artist grateful for the love and constant inspiration dogs provide in life and art.
After many years in urban London, Justine now lives with her basset hounds Minnie and Morris in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire and have a slower pace of life in the English countryside!

basset sleeping sketch

red ears basset

Why paint dogs?
My sleeping basset life models continue to inspire and fascinate me, these daily sketches of my hounds play an important role in my scrutiny of the dog!
a big thanks to my muse Minnie who inspired it all-
Minnie the basset hound. 

For comments and feedback from previous dog portrait commissions undertaken, please go to dog portrait testimonials

 

modern basset hound portrait
Gallery Style portrait of Minnie the Basset Hound

   
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Commission a stylish, modern portrait of your dog. A chance to capture his character in a unique and modern way by experienced UK dog painter. Celebrate the tradition of dog paintings by commissioning one of your dog!

basset painting fox terriers picture westie portrait

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BIOGRAPHY

Press Articles
featuring Justine and paintmydog.co.uk

Interview for
The Field

field dog painters

Interview for Zino

interview with justine osborne

magazine article about dog paintings, pet portraitists

magazine article about the lurcher and terrier in dog art

 

Group Exhibitions

2005 - House & Garden Fair, Olympia, London UK

2005 - Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire, UK

2004 -Crufts Dog Show, Birmingham UK

2004 - Doggie Day at Home House, Portman Square, London UK

2004 - Georgian Group Exhibition, Fitzroy Square, London UK

 

Education

1995-1998 Central Saint Martins College of Art, London UK -Fine Art Degree (BA)

1992-1995 Fine Arts College, Belsize Park, London