Pets, particularly dogs and cats, have played important roles in Art history, representing loyalty and companionship.

Symbolism of popular domestic pets in Art

Dogs: guidance, protection, loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, alertness, and love.

Cats: femininity, fertility, promiscuity, lust, deception, betrayal, laziness, dark forces, comfort, and homeliness.

Guinea pigs: fruitfulness.

Rabbits: fertility, lust, rebirth/resurrection, and sex.

Pets make great subjects for your art; although some of them sit still for longer than others! grab a moment to photograph or make a sketch, to work on an idea later, especially if, like us one of yours is a collie ( because they have multiple appointments to run to and could well be secret agents… )

Have a lovely week everyone

Love and Hugs, Liz at the Beach Hut xx