Sally Muir: Contemporary Dog Portraits and Fine Art Paintings

Sally Muir is a highly acclaimed contemporary artist and author based in Bath, United Kingdom. She is best known for her prolific work as a portrait painter of dogs, a passion that culminated in her celebrated project "A Dog A Day," which featured 365 daily artworks of various breeds and was later published as a book. Muir’s artistic practice extends beyond canine subjects to include human portraits, landscapes, rodents, and birds, all rendered with an effortless and emotive style. Before focusing on fine art, Sally Muir enjoyed a successful career in the knitwear industry as a designer and author for Muir & Osborne. Together with partner Joanna Osborne, she co-authored several popular knitting pattern books, including the "Best in Show" series. Her versatile creative talent has led to high-profile collaborations with brands like Anthropologie, for whom she has designed home décor items such as dishes, pillows, and wallpaper. Muir is a recipient of numerous awards and her work is regularly exhibited in prominent galleries, including Cricket Fine Art in London and Churchgate Gallery in Somerset. With a background from the Bath School of Art and Design, she continues to accept commissions for bespoke portraits while maintaining an active studio practice.