Art by Amy Brazil

5th Avenue in Naples is graced with the Gallery and Studio of Amy Brazil, internationally recognized artist, whose vision led her to capture the humor, emotion and inner thoughts of our canine friends on canvas with a fresh, original approach. The use of Swarovski crystals, metals and semi-precious stones as background adds a unique dimension to the art.

Amy paints from the heart. “ I create my paintings so people will stop, look, and laugh...and then look again. The concept revolves around a realistic painting of the dog while incorporating a contemporary or abstract background. It's all about the dogs...they are my inspiration and I challenge myself to search out fresh and amusing ideas for the backgrounds in fashion, patterns and lifestyle trends.

Dogs are an international symbol of love and devotion, family and unity. There are over 150 recognized breeds and 420 varieties of dogs from around the world, all of which have their own unique characteristics and a personality that shines through.

My goal is to capture the dogs on canvas, so that they can be brought to you in so many fresh and inventive ways: to greet you on a card, a special journal to jot down your thoughts, an Amy Brazil gift bag to hold a present for that special someone, or a big fluffy throw pillow that our dogs would be jealous of...and so many others.

What is the grand vision for my four-legged friends? To bring this cast of characters to life is the ultimate goal...they all have a tale to tell.”