João Carlos

Renaissance Pawtraits
Inspired by the essential characteristics of the Renaissance, specifically in relation to people and how they are portrayed, but with a little twist.
The Renaissance movement brought realism back to art and presented people in their true form. The animals are the center of attention and the backgrounds are simple.
The animals pose for the artist and are represented realistically.
The Renaissance period saw the first oil paintings, and this became the standard for artists everywhere. People of high social status were often depicted, and it also became the first time in history that someone could have a painting of themselves, as long as they had the money to pay for it.
Portrait culture was born. That was the inspiration for this series
By transforming typical pet images into beautiful works of art, we humanize and transform furry and feathered creatures into Barons, Generals, Kings and Queens. Inspired by the essential characteristics of the Renaissance, specifically in relation to people and how they are portrayed, but with a little twist.