"Napoleon" is a miniature Pomeranian. He was surprisingly cooperative and calm, which I think comes across in his image. There are several of these small (approx. 5" tall) paintings in the show.

This is Lucy, a great old girl! This image was inspired by a historical painting of a man in uniform, with a similar expression, position in the painting and background color.

Meet Lenny. He's a sweet boy and a stunning specimen! He is posed after Vermeer's 'Girl with the Pearl Earring'. With his musculature and smooth coat, the twist in the figure became quite elegant.

I was thinking of Whistler's painting, "Whistler's Mother, A Study in Gray and Black" with this panting. It is painted with a very limited palette and low value contrast, which was the challenge and, I beleive, the beauty of the image.

Lily is my Shiba Inu companion. Because Shiba Inu's are a primitive breed, at home in the woods and undercover, I felt she would be best portrayed in that setting.