Old Dogs

Sally Muir's new book, Old Dogs, features paintings of older dogs that capture their personalities and emotions. The project began as a Facebook project and evolved to include photographs of old dogs submitted by the public. Muir's paintings showcase the grace and style of older dogs, using a range of mediums.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2021
Publisher: Pavilion Books

Following the immense success of Sally Muir's previous book, A Dog a Day (Pavilion, 2017), the artist returns with a delightful collection of new, yet timeless, canine portraits. Several years ago, Muir embarked on a unique Facebook project, posting one dog art piece daily, which eventually transformed into the best-selling book A Dog A Day. Through this project, Muir had the privilege of connecting with countless individuals and their beloved dogs, delving into the distinct personalities and profound emotions that owners attribute to them. More recently, Muir's artistic journey took a delightful turn, as she invited the public to submit photographs of their cherished old dogs. These paintings, featuring weathered muzzles, gentle eyes, and wobbly legs, alongside tender anecdotes gathered throughout a lifetime of companionship, are now gathered for the first time in this captivating collection.

Sally Muir's exceptional talent in portraying dogs has garnered widespread recognition. Her artwork, Elderly Dog, was featured in the prestigious Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 2018, and Hound followed suit in the Summer Exhibition in 2019. The immense popularity of Elderly Dog has fueled Muir's passion to continue exploring the beauty of older dogs, celebrating their aging process with grace and style. Old Dogs showcases a diverse range of mediums that Muir has become renowned for, encompassing loose sketches, lithographs, potato prints, and oil paintings. The book embraces dogs of all shapes and sizes, from majestic giants to petite companions, showcasing the universal love and affection we share for these four-legged companions.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 142 x 191 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911663195