15 comics about dog breeds that are hysterically true
Artist Grace Gogarty produces “intentionally unpolished” illustrations that depict the various personalities of different breeds.
The finished products are witty, hysterical and charming.
From the secretly timid Doberman to a pug that’s a “functioning mess,” Ms. Gogarty highlights the quirkiness for which we adore our furry friends.
Through her creative illustrations, Grace Gogarty, who goes by the name Little Tunny on Instagram and Tumblr, depicts the realest characteristics that make up the diverse canine kingdom – from hungry pugs to trembling chihuahua’s this collection has something to make any dog person laugh.
Keep reading to check out Gogarty’s hilariously true cartoons and learn more about her creative process.
1. Golden Retriever
Grace Gogarty began teaching herself art at 9 years old. Her first experience with drawing was on Microsoft paint.
2. Border Collie
“My illustration style arose organically, taking art I loved apart and rebuilding it,” said Gogarty “I really spent a lot of time trying to draw realistically and studying life before I realized I’d rather just break the rules on purpose,” she says
3. Bernese Mountain Dog
She calls her style “intentionally unpolished”. “I think things that are ‘wrong’ and unpolished are a bit more interesting, personable, and fun,” she said. “I’m a messy person and I try to reflect that in my cartoons.”
4. Boxer
Gogarty says she likes drawing animals because of how emotionally honest they are. “I like their honest emotions and how different they are from me, while still having way more in common than I’d care to admit,” said Gogarty.
5. Akita
Gogarty was introduced to many dog breeds while working as a supervisor at a doggy daycare. That’s when she got the idea to illustrate descriptions of each breed’s characteristics.
6. Chihuahua
Gogarty’s art reiterates some canine stereotypes — and dismiss others. She says she enjoys drawing all kinds of breeds.
7. Dobermann
From long-faced dogs to the squished-up snouts of bulldogs, the physical variations of every breed makes drawing dogs “a unique challenge.” Gogarty is a passionate vegetarian whose first word was “dog!”
8. Labs
But whenever she thinks of drawing a dog, the first breed that pops in her head is the yellow Lab. She says she loves the happy look of yellow Labs AKA “food machines”.
9. Bulldog
“I also love any dog with a bit of chub and some good neck folds,” she said. Gogarty’s drawings are both comical and truly hysterical.
10. Pug
Gogarty says her art is about enjoyment. “I’ve found the idea matters more than the material,” she said.
11. Great Dane
She uses cheap mediums such as printer paper and watercolors. She buys them from dollar stores!
12. German Shepherd
“I’ve had a lot of people tell me my art is ugly in a charming way, and that’s great because that’s how I see life,” she said. “I love giving attention to the beauty in ugliness.”
13. Husky
Gogarty’s illustrations capture canines big and small, from the husky
14. … to the Yorkshire terrier
Yorkies love to vocalize too!
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15. Check out her Instagram account for the rest of her elaborate illustrations
She also does pet portrait and has recently finished her 200th commission!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9udKkCHkIh/
