Thursday, August 15, 2013

A Concise Overview Of Dog Prints

By Heinz Kaufmann


German Shepherds are originally from Germany. It became initially favoured due to its beauty and not to mention its wit and good disposition. No doubt that they have been subject of artworks by numerous talented artists of different mediums such as paintings, posters, t-shirts and others.

An art piece named "Obey the German Shepherds" showcases the said breed to be the master of a house. It is considered as a revolutionary work with background of red and yellow stripes making the picture much more striking. This poster was created in commemoration of the greatness of German Shepherds.

A painting by Carol Lynn Nesbitt illustrated a German Shepherd lying in a bunch of flowers with a sensitive facial expression. The framed painting can be found and is sold online. Another 14 by 14 acrylic painting by Michelle Noe illustrates a German Shepherd with a red halo on top of his head. This is available on mere canvas as well as on frame.

For fashionistas, the artwork by a photographer Miki Klocke can be a perfect piece. This black and white painting illustrates a confident-looking German Shepherd doing his own runway show. This is obtainable unframed.

Another canvas piece was created by Tracy Allyn Greene. She calls it "Faithful Dreams" illustrating sleeping German Shepherds on a comfy cushion. It is believed to commemorate the protective nature and reliability of these dogs.

Another interesting painting is titled 'Paws Up' and focuses on the dog reaching up in the air with both its paws stretched out in the air and moving upwards. Painted by Melissa McDaniel, this print can be framed upon purchase.

Victoria Smith, amazed with the German Shepherd dog she mingled with in a show, featured a 10 by 12 inch artwork of a two year old canine. This colored pencil piece was named after the dog, "Troy". You can request it framed upon buying.

Pop style art also illustrates these esteemed dogs. One of which is by Carol Lynn Nesbitt in her "German Shepherd and the Butterfly" that presents the mentioned dog's good and playful character.

A poster painting features a group of these dogs sleeping with the US flag behind them. This caters to folk art enthusiasts as well as patriotic ones. This indicates that despite having German origins, the German Shepherds has been favoured by Americans. In fact, they are sometimes called American Shepherds. Another is by Alison Leete illustrating a dog of this breed suddenly stopping upon hearing a sound as he was taking a walk amid tall grasses.




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