Dog With Blue Collar

A frontal portrait of a dog rendered with directness and restraint. The form is simplified and flattened, allowing the head to occupy the frame without background distraction. Warm brown tones dominate the surface, built up through visible crayon marks that give the figure texture and presence without illusionistic depth. The blue collar introduces a single note of contrast, functioning as both visual anchor and quiet identifier. The expression is steady and unembellished—neither playful nor sentimental—holding the viewer's attention through stillness rather than gesture. The work reads as a careful act of observation, grounded in clarity, sincerity, and an uncomplicated regard for its subject.