I discovered Rona Green‘s dog illustrations through Four & Sons, and something about her work is very endearing to me. The Melbourne, Australia-based illustrator, painter, and sculptor’s drawings and prints feature anthropomorphized, heavily-tattoed, rough-and-tumble-looking dogs who all seem to have a softer, more delicate soul lurking behind their humanoid eyes. They remind me a lot of photographs of shelter dogs — dogs who may have a harsh, scarred exterior but who really just want to be accepted and loved. (OK, OK. That kinda sounds a little cheesy. But you know what I mean, right?)
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I’m excited to introduce our newest Scratchbook artist, Ryan M. Parker! Ryan is a Japan-based artist from Arizona who shares his lifelong love of dogs through illustration. Using collage, paint, and dry media, he tells visual tales as unique as the canines that star in them!
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I always wondered what dogs did while their owners slept…
See more humorous doggie illustrations by New York-based artist Stephanie Matos!
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You might already be familiar with Nice Mice for You if you remember their calendar we featured back at the end of last year or if you’re a fan of French bulldogs, Corgis, or cute things in general, like illustrations of dogs brushing their teeth. The delightful shop features art prints, greeting cards, calendars, and magnets — all the work of Croatian illustrator and graphic designer Natrashka. Head on over and take a look.
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I’m thrilled to welcome artist, illustrator, and all around awesome human Lauren Gregg to our ranks of Scratchbook artists this month. I’ve been obsessed with her unique style for a long time and am so excited to share her special Scratchbook series, inspired by the many adventures of her adorable pup Reggie. Read on to see what he’s been up to!
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It’s a new month (already?!), which means it’s time for a new Scratchbook artist! I hope you’re excited, because our Scratchbook this month features the work of the immensely talented Evie Kemp. I’m a HUGE fan of her bold illustration style and am flattered that she chose Wrigley and Smash as her Scratchbook muses!
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Dog Stalking is a weekly column on Striped Cat Studio, a design and lifestyle blog by Bay Area designer Kate Wong, that features watercolor illustrations of dogs Kate has met during her recent adventures. So far, she has profiled 15 adorable dogs (my favorite might be Chicken, a sweater-wearing Chihuahua mix that will dance and spin for treats) with more added each week.
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