Pawsworth in Bloom

Pawsworth in Bloom is a portrait of a dog who appears to have absolutely mastered the art of being adored. Surrounded by flowers, bright colours and rather elegant surroundings, he seems perfectly at ease with the attention, wearing the expression of someone who has never once questioned whether he belongs at the centre of things.

There is a cheerful confidence to this painting that always makes me smile. The miniature schnauzer's unmistakable eyebrows and beard give him a wonderful sense of character, while the exuberant setting feels like a fitting backdrop for such a cheerful companion. Sometimes a painting is really just a celebration of a very good dog.