Animal oil paintings with human vices made by this artist will make you laugh in cracks

When we think of oil painting, classic landscapes or traditional portraits often come to mind, perhaps a little serious. But Alison Friend breaks this scheme, using the technique in a completely innovative way. Your Portraits of anthropomorphic animals They stand out for an ironic touch, with painted animals while they grant typically human vices, such as snacks, cigarettes and alcohol.

Imagine a white dog, dropped in an atmosphere of the past, while eating a pizza, or a cat in sweater that shelves Cheetos. Although the setting recalls the pictorial traditions of the great masters, the irony of the gestures of the animals transforms the works into something fresh and fun.

From an early age Alison designed comic strips with the cats of his neighbors, engaged in activities very similar to human ones. It was then natural for her to evolve in the illustration of children’s books, where anthropomorphic animals have become protagonists of her stories.

Only later did the oil paintingswhich thanks to their unmistakable style quickly obtained important awards, being exhibited in prestigious events such as the Outsider Art Fair in New York, as well as in Los Angeles galleries, London, Singapore and Australia.

The combination of refined details and unusual subjects makes every painting by Alison a playful and fun reflection on our way of life and on our relationship with animals.