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Portraits of dogs

Typ projektu

Paintings

Each dog has a story, a presence, a unique bond with their human.
I paint portraits that honor this relationship.

This project presents expressive painted portraits of dogs, focusing on their individuality, emotions, and quiet dignity. Each portrait is created with visible brushstrokes and rich, warm colors to capture not only the likeness of the dog, but also its character and inner life.

The portraits are composed individually, with color, background, and pose chosen to emphasize mood, sensitivity, and presence. Details such as soft fur textures, reflective eyes, and subtle accessories add a personal, almost human quality to each painting.

Dog Portraits is a project about the connection between humans and animals — a visual tribute to companionship, loyalty, and the unique stories carried by each dog. Selected works from this project are created on commission.

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Artist Statement

My painting practice is rooted in attentiveness to what becomes personally significant — moments, figures, and relationships that invite closer observation. I am drawn to what interrupts the flow of everyday perception, prompting pause and reflection. Through painting, I seek to honor places, individuals, and phenomena that resonate on an emotional and sensory level.

A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, where I studied in the studio of Professor Adam Wsiołkowski, I work primarily in acrylic and oil. My practice centers on figurative imagery, with a particular focus on emotional presence and the interactions between people and dogs. These encounters serve not only as narrative elements but also as carriers of intimacy, memory, and mutual awareness.

The painting process begins with a preliminary sketch on canvas, followed by an intuitive application of color. I work with dynamic brushstrokes and a tactile approach to paint. Movement, expression, and chromatic intensity play a central role in shaping each image, allowing the emotional resonance of the subject to emerge.

In addition to my personal projects, I create commissioned portraits, striving to capture the unique presence and character of each subject. Whether through intimate studies or commissioned work, my aim is to translate the subtleties of human emotion and connection onto the canvas.

Ewa Wróbel Hulqvist

I would be delighted to collaborate. Please reach me via contact form to discuss your project.

Commissioned portraits, starting from 500 euros for a 40 × 40 cm format, painted with acrylics on canvas; larger formats available on request.

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