The Dog Journal

“GOOD DOG” BY ARTIST GRAHAM  CHAFFEE - “Ivan, who is plagued by terrible nightmares about chickens and rabbits, is a good dog—if only someone would notice. Readers accompany the stray as he navigates dog society, weathers pack politics, and surveys canine-human interactions. Good Dog’s story and pen-and-ink art are deceptively simple, but Chaffee uses the approachability of the subject matter as a device to explore topics such as independence, security, assimilation, loyalty, and violence.”

Tattoo artist and illustrator Graham Chaffee’s new graphic novel, “Good Dog” is being released this week. The book is about the adventures of a stray dog named Ivan. This looks wonderful!

Click here to order it on Amazon, and here for Chaffee’s website. Also, read his Tumblr page gschaffeetattoos.tumblr.com  (Additional info from boingboing.net)

“DOG DAYS OF SUMMER” ART SHOW -”Thirty artists have created a fairly astonishing variety of dog art…everything from two tiny Chihuahuas to a humongus [sic] Great Dane lounging on a sofa. It is ‘feel good’ art that brings to mind special dogs we have had.”

The Mobile Arts Council in Alabama is hosting an art show featuring dog images up through July 27th.  Some of the proceeds will benefit Alexander’s Place Mobile’s Great Dog Rescue, which specializes in the rescue of Great Danes.  Read more from al.com:

“Dog Days of Summer” is an exhibit of canine portraits in a variety of media; “20 Pages” is a fascinating project begun earlier this year in which more than two dozen artists kept journals from January through June; and “Impalettes,” artwork by students of Lou Anne Strope at St. Ignatius School. 

“Dog days” refers to those hot, sultry summer days that sap your energy and leave you lying around like a lazy hound, according to artist and organizer Kathy Friedline. Conversely, “Dog Days of Summer” will “energize you and get you all excited about our canine friends,” she says. “My original thought about naming the show was the contrast behind the meaning of ‘dog days’ in general and the fun of a dog exhibit.”

“Dog Days of Summer” also is a fundraiser for Alexander’s Place, Tom Andrews’ Great Dane rescue organization which will receive proceeds from sales of art and notecards from the exhibition.

Dogs make great art subjects, when you can get them to stay still. If you happen to be in the area, please go check out the exhibition. Click here for the full story.