Portrait of a Smiling Tri-Color Dog

A charming portrait of an alert dog with distinctive large pointed ears, featuring expressive dark eyes and an open-mouthed happy expression. The painting uses a rich palette of blacks, grays, tans, and brown tones with loose, energetic brushstrokes on a light neutral background. The dog's joyful demeanor and the artist's confident, gestural painting style create an engaging and spirited composition.