"Jeune Fille et son Chien" // Jean Honoré Fragonard [1770] . . Ok, so I have a dog. Any more explanation of why I love this (and other Fragonard dog paintings) is probably unnecessary. Nevertheless let me say, Fragonard, that Rococo hedonist, always tickled me and my kids when we’d see his work in museums. His work is a giggly breath of fresh air. He seems to be having so. much. fun. with his art, revelling in excess ruffles, pink cheeks, and frothy foliage. I like to recall Fragonard’s levity in subject and brushstroke when I get too thinky about my own work. Artists, let’s not take ourselves too seriously. Also? Let’s remember to play airplane with our pets in various states of undress, regularly. . "Thank you to the Beautiful Bizarre folk for this opportunity to share art that inspires and motivates me. Also, thanks for always supporting artists, established and new." - @lorinelsonart. . This is the last installation of Lori Nelson's TAKE OVER of Beautiful Bizarre's socials. We hope you've been just as inspired as Lori from the gorgeous artwork that was shown throughout the day. . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #jeanhonoréfragonard #1700art #painting #lorinelson #takeovermonday