Works in this gallery
Doggie Style gathers together Lesley Long's dog subjects, from close-up portraits to companion pieces painted in her bold, flat-edged style. Titles in the collection include Barks Too Much, Brave Dog Dead Dog, Circus Horse, Close Up (Dog), I Will Remember You, Moon Kiss, My Labradoodle- Zoey, Rabbit World, Rosebud & Petunia, The Actor, and The Good Dog.
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Doggie Style brings together Lesley Long's dog subjects, ranging from close-up portraits to broader companion scenes rendered in her bold, flat-edged style. The works treat familiar animals with a plainspoken, directness that suits the near-black gallery setting: cream-toned imagery sits quietly against dark surroundings, letting shape and expression carry the weight. Titles suggest character rather than species alone, and the collection reads as a study of personality, loyalty, and the small dramas of everyday animal life.
These pieces sit alongside the wider body of work on the site, which spans cats and birds, farm creatures, and wildlife, along with ceramics, masks, and papier mache objects. That range explains the recurring presence of animals at the centre of the practice: whether the subject is a labradoodle on the farm or a rabbit set against a strange horizon, the treatment stays graphic and unadorned. The dense, text-forward presentation of the galleries mirrors that approach, letting the images and short commentary stand without embellishment.
The website's stark palette and utilitarian, gallery-like layout reinforce the tone of the work itself. Sans-serif type, wide letter-spaced headings, and long unbroken paragraphs create a document-like structure, while the thin rectangular frame around the hero title reads like a plaque or label rather than a decorative flourish. Dividers are suggested only by spacing and contrast, so browsing feels calm and deliberate. Visitors are encouraged to look closely, keep moving through related galleries, and reach out about a specific piece or its availability.
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Doggie Style is part of a wider set of animal-themed galleries.
- All galleries — Creatures, Birds, Cats, Dogs, Farm Animals, Wild Animals, and themed collections.
- Birds — bird-themed works including Black Swan, Golden Eye, and Running Bird.
- Ceramics — ceramic masks, tiles, and sculptural pieces.
- Paintings — paintings in acrylics, oils, and watercolors.
- Works on Paper — drawings and prints on paper.
Questions
Questions, opportunities, or commissions about the dog paintings and other animal works: lesley@lesleylong.com or 708-821-8973.