Coat and Tails is a delightfully whimsical art project created by Bryce Dishongh (pronounced “dish-on”). He started taking illustration seriously in 2010 and began focusing on pet portraits in 2012. He lives and works in Austin, Texas with his dog Bess, who is constantly trying to eat his pencils.
According to Dishongh, Coat and Tails is philosophically about celebrating what might be considered by outsiders as an absurd relationship that so many of us have with our pets. “The pet ranks highly in the owner’s social hierarchy.,” he explains.
“The pet owner’s non-pet-owning friends think this is a little weird, so the owner is sometimes embarrassed, and sometimes unapologetic. In either case, the portraits I do celebrate that hilarious and ultimately rewarding relationship in the most over-the-top way possible. “
In addition to commissioned portraits, Dishongh is currently creating a line of tee shirts and prints that centered around the concept of labels for products dogs would like. I personally like how these pet portraits are reminiscent of Jane Austen gentlemen. I look forward to seeing more of Dishongh’s work as he grows his collection of prints and illustrations!
PAWSH PERKS: A cute illustration about sleeping arrangements.