MODERN MUTTS
The traditional pet portraiture of a frolicking puppy in daffodils or a Yorkshire Terrier in a teacup may have been good for your gran, but is hardly an image of design modernity in today’s less-is-more times. Enter Swedish friends Emil Tiismann and Jan van Helleputte, whose fine art prints strike the delicate balance between sweet and sophisticated.
The duo founded their online shop, Dogmade, in 2018 to “both capture the unique characteristics of each dog breed while remaining minimalistic and decorative.” The first artwork was of Tiismann‘s Staffordshire terrier, Peanut. To celebrate his furry friend’s first birthday (and the fact she’d finally stopped eating his shoes), he created a single stroke illustration. This original line output and a second mosaic style make the basis of their portraits, which loving humans can customise. Tiismann tells us they’re currently exploring new motifs for the 60 breeds on offer and a third design is on the way. Illo or mosaic, pug or mutt, every piece is printed on paper from the 420-year-old German company Hahnemüehle—“the best fine art paper there is.”
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All images courtesy of Dogmade
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CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS
A heartfelt thank you to all the photographers, artists, illustrators, and writers who trusted us, dived in, and brought us delight, grace, excitement, courage, wilderness, and wonder over the last five years. Their work not only reflects the bonds we share with our animal companions, it also celebrates their spirit.
None of this would be possible without our four-legged counterparts who sprinkle magic dust time and time again, and our readers, who embraced this kooky idea, rallied around us, and made this world theirs too. With friends like these, who needs nine lives?
February 5, 2019
UKI
This short film paints a portrait of isolation and quiet despair with darkly comic moments and a poignant ending.
October 16, 2019
OVER THE RAINBOW
Linda Warlond’s Love is the Colour captures the unconditional love between homeless people and their hounds.
October 9, 2019
WILD ABOUT ALASKA
Release your pup’s inner husky with Cloud7’s warmest dog coat yet.
September 26, 2019
LOST AND FOUND
Photographer Gustaf Mattison wields his camera to reconnect with childhood friends.
September 24, 2019
FAKE NEWS
In her photo essay “Black Series,” animal activist Emma O’Brien sheds light on the true beauty of black dogs.
September 20, 2019
THE WRONG END OF THE STICK
Grippingly cringeworthy in places and subtly endearing throughout, The Wrong End of the Stick is a dark comedy by Terri Matthews. Malcolm’s humdrum life is interrupted by an identity crisis, leading him down a bizarre and beautiful tale of things left unsaid, leg-humping, and plenty of awkward staring. Set against a live-action background, but with very human animated characters, Matthews manages to expertly play with humour and heart, touching on carnal urges, communication and open-mindedness.
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August 30, 2019
BEAST MADE
New York frontiers-label Best Made caters for doers, makers, explorers, inventors, artists, and, now, your dog.
August 10, 2019
ALL IN GOOD FUN
For well-seasoned dog owners, a pup hanging off the ear of its playmate is a normal occurrence.
July 15, 2019
