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. "
Meet the trainer, Stacy Alldredge, who can answer all of you doggie dilemmas tomorrow night at the Swatch party in Times Square from 6-8 5/14
Did you know a training crate is meant to be temporary?
By your dog's first birthday, they should be crate free. If your dog is still being crated, find out the best way to graduate your dog to a crate free existence.
San Fransciso treats were the theme of the Swatch and Mrs.Sizzle party on Geary!
Another city and another fabulous launch of the #MYPETANDME series from Swatch watch! Mrs. Sizzle invited all her Instagram friends and many SWATCH devotees and club members came to extend their collections. We then "pet"ty cabbed it through the streets and down to the Embarcadero looking for new furry friends to join the fun!
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).
Swatch and Mrs. Sizzle Threw the First #MyPetandMe Party in Austin Last Night!
The first launch of MY PET AND ME collection from SWATCH US was a great success in downtown Austin!!! Drinks were poured, delicious dog bone shaped pretzels from Fat Belly Pretzels were served and some of Austin's INSTA famous dogs were in tow.
I think the dog that stole my heart was MARTA, a rescued Pug with @LizFarrington who was found in a parking lot at WALMART. Vote Marta for @pug_rescue_austin Prom Queen!
Hyla Frank Can Doodle a Dog and Turn it into Pillow Art
People now have their dog radar on, so I am sent many wonderful things, one of which were these insane pillows by Hyla Frank. Hyla went to Maryland Institute of Art and had always loved to doodle. All started when a friend of Hyla's was moving out of town and she decided to create a memento that would last forever.
Mrs. Sizzle loves a dog in a sweater
Dogs need a little extra fur sometimes so here are some great ideas of ways to keep them warm. Mungo and Maud, Ruby Rufus and Mr. Soft Top let Mrs. Sizzle test drive and keep the sweaters. Lucky us! We pulled in a few more to round out the bunch and we are in love with them all! Howie Guja arrived for the canine playdate and photographed our neighborhood dogs and some beauties that are up for adoption. Please, always consider adopting a dog if you are looking for a new furry friend.
TIM BARBER GREW UP WITH ANIMALS
And here is Tim with his family circa 1983. His first pet was Jonah, a black Labrador. Since then animals have creeped into Tim's pictures now and then.
Mrs. Sizzle sat with PR Consulting and the result was canine cool. Kimberly M. Wang documented and Dog & Co brought the goods!
When Pierre Rougier and Sylvie Picquet-Damesme say “sit,” it’s not just their pups who listen. The joint force behind PR Consulting, the fashion industry’s most elite PR firm, it’s Rougier and Picquet-Damesme who determine the seating for Dries Van Noten, Christian Dior, Zero + Maria Cornejo and Versace. PR consulting chooses the seats for buyers and editors, entertainers and their entourages; they herd fashion’s cats—including the kings of the jungle. And not just at the shows— when you read about a party at the Chateau Marmont, or a Louis Vuitton dinner, it’s PR Consulting who’s behind it, beginning with the guest list.
CATHERINE LEDNER GREW UP IN AN "ANIMAL HOUSE"
I have always been a fan of Catherine Ledner's work, particularly her book ANIMAL HOUSE. Here are some questions I posed to the photographer:
Did you have animals growing up?
Yes! As a family we had many pets. When I was very young, we had a Springer Spaniel named Light bulb, because of the light bulb shaped marking on one of her eyes. We then had a Cocker Spaniel named Snoopy, named after my favorite cartoon character at the time. Later we had a chocolate Labrador named Tasha, not sure how she got that name. For smaller critters, we had a bevy: rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, fish and turtles. My mom and dad are definitely animal people. Thank goodness they indulged my two brothers and I in our love of animals.
TIMOTHY GREENFIELD-SANDERS LOVES DOGS
I have always been a fan of Timothy's work and his portraits. How delighted was I when I learned that he had shot portraits of artists' dogs? It was all too good to be true.
CHIC IDEAS FROM CITY DOG LIVING FOR HIKING WITH YOUR DOG!
City Dog Living is the ongoing story of a modern city dog and his family on their pursuit to bring design, fashion, travel and leisure together with man's best friend. I found the site on Instagram and had to reach out to ask founder, Allan Glanfield, to do a roundup for Mrs. Sizzle. "I only have a few rules when it comes to personal style and I use the same principals with Frankie my dog: Keep it simple. We only have so much energy dedicated to decision making. Invest in quality. It will save you time and money in the long run. Nothing lasts forever. If you find something that works... Buy a bunch of it." Great advice from man and his best friend.
CIG HARVEY AND ALL THINGS GOOD IN LIFE
"I grew up on the moors in Devon, England. An extreme landscape with wild ponies, ancient forests, and windswept grasses. It was a landscape that inspired my imagination. I would spend my days damming rivers, getting my boots stuck in mud, and making dens. I oriented myself by the particular curve of a tree or a clutter of bluebells. I now live with my family in rural Maine, a place that often reminds me of my childhood. The sound of certain birds in summer, finding frogs in streams, and walking my dog at dusk: I use animals as metaphors for all things that are good in life." - Cig Harvey
LARS WAHL HAS AN AMAZING EYE FOR DOGS ON THE STREET
Lars Wahl says, "I began photographing dogs on the streets about 3 years ago. Now, it has gradually become an established ritual; I stake out the local supermarkets for "parked dogs" to add to my collection. My girlfriend thinks I’m embarrassing when I stop on our walks, to shoot a stranger's dog but that doesn’t stop me!
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'.
SPAIN IS SIZZLING WITH DOGS! CHECK OUT SRPERRO.COM FOR THE BEST DOG FRIENDLY SPOTS!
SrPerro.com is Spain's dog friendly website: I travel around with Colega, my patient mutt, and sniff out the best cafes, shops, art galleries and even hair salons where dogs are welcome. Our aim is to make life with a dog in the city much more fun and varied. We also promote a culture where educated dogs can access many more public areas than now: I’m certain that, in some strange way, dogs make a city much more human. They make us better people.
@PAWSOFOZ IS THE COOLEST INSTA FEED ABOUT RESCUE DOGS
We have all heard the horror stories of puppy mills and buying dogs from pet stores. Here at Mrs. Sizzle we are big advocates for adoption and rescue dogs and we love showcasing fellow advocates. We came across Holly Brookhouser on her instagram page: @pawsofoz. Holly posts hilarious pictures of her motley crew or should we say muttly crew.
A CHIC NATIONAL DOG DAY CELEBRATION IN NYC TO BENEFIT FRIENDS OF FINN
It was the most gorgeous celebration for National Puppy at the Highline Hotel yesterday! Tuna Melts My Heart, Toast Meets World and Friends of Finn sat on propped personalized pillows from WAGGO to greet the crowds! Photos were had, rescue dogs looked for new owners, and people shopped, all in honor of Amanda Hearst's Friends of Finn organization which helps the Humane Society and raises awareness about puppy mills.