Star Dogs

When I was a kid, I didn't understand that what I saw and felt was not how other's perceived the world around them.  It wasn't until I was in my 20s that I learned that I had synesthesia.  I have at least 10 different forms.  One of them is perceiving other colors on faces or animals as secondary to their naturally seen color schemes.  The Star Dog series is a series of commissioned pet portraits as painted through the lens of that synesthesia.  I started painting little galaxies in their eyes to compliment the overall vibe of the pieces, and I don't actually see their eyes this way- it's just an artistic decision I made regarding the series.

Star Dog pet portraits are high-resolution digital paintings and are available for any kind of pet.  If you're interested in commissioning a portrait, please email me at peaflowertea@gmail.com or contact me through my Instagram.  Portraits are printed on cold press watercolor paper and begin at 60 dollars for an 8x8in print.