Welcome to Best Friend NYC's  "Artist Spotlight" - a unique rotating online showcase of dog art . "Artist Spotlight" is a not-for-profit art installation providing artists with an opportunity to display their dog-themed artwork.

All of  the featured artists are equally inspired by our four-legged canine companions, yet each one uniquely interprets their passion for dogs into a distinct and truly original art form.   

We hope that you enjoy exploring these beautiful dog-inspired art galleries and share your experiences on our Dog Blog and Facebook Fan Page. Come back soon to see new artists and more dog art!


Best Friend NYC donates a significant portion of all "Artist Spotlight" proceeds to support ASPCA. 








 
ELIZABETH FRASER  |  Portland, ME
www.champart.com

Elizabeth is a spirited painter and pet portrait artist who paints every day. A painter since 1996, she started her Daily Painting Project in 2006 and it has changed her life. "The exercise in discipline has been extraordinary: my eye is sharper, my sense of color is stronger,  compositions jump out at me. I see a painting in everything," says Elizabeth.

"Every artist needs a muse and I am blessed to have 4 that include a Basset Hound, a Boston Terrier and 2 fluffy cats.  As an animal lover, it is such a thrill for me to paint not only my furry friends, but also the beloved pets of others," points out Elizabeth.

Elizabeth has created an art journal with her small daily paintings, giving the  viewers an insight into her life as an artist in Maine. This "daily painting project" has resulted in the completion of well over 1300 small paintings as well as numerous larger works. The Daily Painting movement is an international phenomenon and it has received much publicity for making art accessible to everyone. Elizabeth has received national attention in an article about daily painters in the NY Times and Art Business News and has been featured in the USA Today Online Holiday Gift Guide. 























All artwork featured in Best Friend NYC's Artist Profile is property of the artist and protected by copyrights. If you are an artist inspired by dogs and would like to featured in Best Friend NYC's "Artist Spotlight", please let us know.  

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