125 oil portraits of dogs by Alison Friend. Each one painted in the technique of the Old Masters, then given a contemporary setup that lets the personality through. There is Dave the Boston terrier who loves gummy bears. There are dozens more.

You keep it on the coffee table or the kitchen counter and people pick it up. They will tell you which dog reminds them of theirs.

A gift for the dog person. The friend whose Instagram is mostly her dog. The mother who calls the dog her grandchild and means it. They will read it twice.

Alison Friend exhibits in London, Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Hardcover, 230 pages, published by Artisan in 2025. National bestseller.