Mom’s Dog No. 3

This tender portrait of a young dog balances impressionist looseness with a strong sense of character. The expressive eyes and slightly uncertain posture create an immediate feeling of innocence and vulnerability. Broad, broken brushstrokes build the fur through layered warm browns, creams, and muted ochres, while cool grays and blues unify the background. The softly abstracted urban setting echoes late-19th/early-20th-century Impressionism, particularly its interest in atmosphere and suggestive rather than literal detail. Thick, visible paint and energetic marks give the piece warmth and spontaneity, while the restrained palette produces a nostalgic, quietly contemplative mood.