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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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!
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designed by paintmydog © justine osborne 2002 - 2007
all
dog portraits, pictures, photos and text not to be reproduced without permission
from the artist
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| BIOGRAPHY
Press
Articles
featuring Justine and paintmydog.co.uk
Interview
for
The Field
Interview
for Zino
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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
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| Education
1995-1998
Central Saint Martins College of Art, London UK -Fine Art Degree
(BA)
1992-1995
Fine Arts College, Belsize Park, London |
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