I love Hope Gangloff's paintings with animals in them now on view at Susan Inglett gallery
"Gangloff’s frontal, direct and focused paintings recall August Sanders approach to portraiture. The model becomes an archetype under her gaze. Subjects are platonic forms cast into the contemporary - think the cook, the thief, his wife and her lover. But more than bloodless ciphers, these individuals have a story to tell which Glangloff relays through expression, posture and textured nuanced detail. No clue is left to chance but plays a role in a bigger picture. These are psychological portraits that remain timeless depictions of a modern taxonomy, employing form as style, and style as form. "
Eric Ginsburg has a huge soft spot for dogs. He will paint yours at The Fridge Art Fair to benefit BARC, Brooklyn. Check this out now!
Eric Ginsburg, Fridgeʼs Founding Director and well-known painter of soulful animal portraits, will donate 50% of the proceeds of commissions booked at the Fair to Brooklyn Animal Rescue Coalition (BARC).
JO CHAMBERS LOVES ANIMALS BUT LOVES DRAWING THEM MORE
With a unique quality for capturing the personality and humour of canines, Jo Chambers of Studio Legohead has drawn attention globally. Her contemporary take on pet portraiture has been admired since 2011 and continues to grow. Jos' portraits are loved for the unique style in which she captures the canines personality, whilst adding humour and charm. As featured by Martha Stewart, Daily Candy and Oh Joy for creating "the most stylish pups", her portraits can also be seen in the newly published book '1000 Dog Portraits'.
I AM OBSESSED WITH SCOTT LIFSHUTZ'S DOGS
Scott Lifshutz is a New York based painter best known for his iconic pet (and people) portraits. His work has been exhibited internationally, from New York to London, Los Angeles to Berlin. He has created work for Target, Visionaire, Interview, and The New York Times Magazine, as well as commercial projects for Microsoft and Nike. Clients commissioning his signature portraits include Isaac Mizrahi, Susan Sarandon, Todd Oldham, Patricia Field, Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler.
SWEET EDIE SIZZLE GOT HER PORTRAIT DONE BY MISS BOXWOOD
Do we not LOVE instagram? I came across these delightful illustrations and had to share. Linda Kocur is an illustrator, designer, and principal of Miss Boxwood—a hand-crafted paper goods company. Her studio is managed by two very demanding Basset Hounds and
a Welsh Terrier with a personality disorder.
MRS. SIZZLE CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF NICOLA FORMICHETTI'S LOVE FOR TANK AND BAMBI
Like any fabulous pair of shoes, sometimes good things come in two’s. Nicola Formichetti certainly found that out when he was united with his furry little friends, Tank and Bambi. We had to ask the man a few q's about his pooches. So Tank and Bambi, have you always had dogs and how did they come to be your mascots?
MARK ULRIKSEN PUTS DOGS ANYWHERE HE CAN AND MRS. SIZZLE LOVES IT
So this week's New Yorker cover is so very #mrssizzle, no? I LOVED it and had to meet the man behind the art, Mark Ulriksen. This is what he had to say about dogs, "I love them because they love us so profoundly and unconditionally. And they help us humans try to live up to the high pedestals they naturally put us on."

JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS TELLS MRS. SIZZLE HOW SHE NAMED HER DOG BUTTERCUP
Well Missy JLD, you looked gorgeous in your Narcisco and we were all so happy to see you last night! Julia is a childhood friend and did me the favor of sharing with us all how it came to pass that she named her dog Buttercup! Enjoy!
Laurie Simmons' daughter has a dog named Lamby.
This is a funny story... Laurie was shooting her show that was up last month at Salon 94 when Lamby jumped up on the model's lap and Laurie snapped this shot. The end.
Big story right? Well, I went to the gallery I met another gorgeous dog whose name is Ludvig von Truffle and he showed me around....
Not to mention that Laurie can join the girl crush club too. Love her.
MRS. SIZZLE LOOKS AT THE ARTIST RORY GEVIS AND HER MANY DOGS
"Dogs have been part of my creative DNA for as long as I can remember. I would draw them endlessly as a child as I wanted one so much. So much so that I would make believe they were mine for real. Finally for my 10th birthday my parents gave in and gave me my first dog. Their personalities and souls are so fascinating to me...and their eyes....tell a million stories."
MRS SIZZLE, THE DOGIST AND FOUND MY ANIMAL JOINED TOGETHER IN A PHOTO SHOOT. ADOPTING IS CHIC.
It was hot and we had a job to do yesterday. The ASPCA had asked if we could photograph some of their current dogs up for adoption. These beauties are all available right now and need your help. Imagine how good it will feel to see a tail wagging. There is nothing more fashionable than a chic new dog especially in Adopt October. To inquire about adoption call: 212-876-7700 extension 4120 or visit the shelter at 424 East 92nd Street in NYC.
ARNE SVENSON'S CHEWED UP DOG TOYS ARE RIGHT UP MRS. SIZZLE'S ALLEY
My dear friend Laurie Kratochvil sent me this marvelous book to peek at. My first reaction as a dog owner was pure glee and fascination; but the more I looked at the pictures and the way the objects are photographed, they became a tad sad and that's what I love about them. I am even more in awe after hearing what Arne Svenson had to say about the work!
LUIS VENEGAS HAS A DOG NAMED PERRI THAT HE WANTED TO SHARE WITH MRS. SIZZLE
Luis Venegas is my idol! When I was starting my site, both Donald Robertson and Inez asked me, "Do you know Luis?". Well now I do and I am in awe. Like-minded and chic, here is a bit about the man and his dog Perri, and the new magazine, "The Printed Dog".
MRS. SIZZLE FOUND SALLY MUIR ON FACEBOOK DOING THE DAILY DOG
I so adore Sally's work and this is what she had to say about it! "I got into painting dogs accidentally. I used to paint my children over and over and then the dogs crept in. Then the dogs took over and people started commissioning more dogs than people! I do still paint people as well and sometimes, people and dogs together."
EDIE AND CLAIR WENT WITH TARA SGROI TO DONALD ROBERTSON'S SHOW AT THE ERIC FIRESTONE GALLERY IN NOHO
Edie and Clair went gallery hopping last week with Tara Sgroi and their favorite stop was the Eric Firestone Gallery to see the Donald Robertson show. Boy did they have fun!
BRICE MARDEN AND HIS WATCHDOG SHOT BY JASON SCHMIDT
MAGGIE TAKES A TRIP TO THE WHITNEY MUSEUM TO SEE THE JEFF KOONS RETROSPECTIVE BY NAOMI HARRIS
Dear Jeff Koons,
I think I would make a terrific addition to your amazing sculptures.
Love, Maggie, a reservation rescue now devoted art patron.