Dogs have frequently been the subject of paintings but rarely have they created them. Brooklyn-born Tillie is the exception. This acclaimed pooch had her first solo exhibition at a mere nine months old. Utilizing a unique color transfer technique, Tillie holds a prepared “canvas” in her mouth and trots it off to her workspace, where she dramatically applies pressure with teeth and claws in a feverish ritual of creation. The results garner high prices, slack-jawed praise, and comparisons with Jackson Pollack. Portrait of the Dog as a Young Artist profiles this pioneering talent with photographs and descriptive text by her “assistant,” F. Bowman Hastie III. Hastie recounts Tillie’s early life in Brooklyn and details her evolution from promising amateur to canine Caravaggio. The photographs portray Tillie at work, at her many gallery shows, and taking a much-needed break to play with her six new puppies.
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F. Bowman Hastie III's writing has appeared in Spin, Maxim, and other publications. He has rapped under various guises since 1986. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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Tillie rocks!,
By Violet Spy "Vspy" (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Portrait of the Dog as a Young Artist: Art from Scratch, by the World's Preeminent Canine Painter (Paperback)
Just saw Tillie in action on Conan O'Brien last night, and it is really amazing what a true artist this little pup has become. The story of her life and work in Portrait of the Dog as a Young Artist should serve as inspiration to dogs (and cats) everywhere that they, too, can find fulfillment in art and create work that can stand alongside such modern masters as Pollack and De Kooning. A true collectible for dog lovers and art fans!!!
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Collection of the Artist, Tillamook Cheddar, New York, Jack Russell, Tillie Ltd, Art Brut, Dirk Westphal, Poop Man, Tom Sachs, Los Angeles, Prospect Park, Santa Cruz, Urban Fetch New!
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Collection of the Artist, Tillamook Cheddar, New York, Jack Russell, Tillie Ltd, Art Brut, Dirk Westphal, Poop Man, Tom Sachs, Los Angeles, Prospect Park, Santa Cruz, Urban Fetch New!
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