SIR DOGG THE CANVAS

Sir Dogg

“Sir Dogg” is a vibrant and energetic tribute to the artistry of Joe Cool, the creative mind behind the iconic Doggystyle album cover for Snoop Doggy Dogg. This collaborative piece by Riskie Forever and Joe Cool also pays homage to Overton Loyd, the legendary artist behind the visual style of the Parliament-Funkadelic era, blending funk-inspired surrealism with hip-hop culture.

Executed with a blend of acrylic and airbrush, the painting bursts with bold colors and dynamic movement. The central focus is a surreal and exaggerated character design: a fierce canine figure with a roaring, cartoonishly exaggerated mouth and teeth, paired with a sharply dressed figure evocative of Joe Cool’s signature style. The dramatic fiery background intensifies the sense of action and pays tribute to the vibrant, outlandish aesthetics pioneered by Overton Loyd.

The work reflects both artists’ unique aesthetics: Riskie Forever’s bold airbrush techniques meet Joe Cool’s iconic graphic storytelling, infused with the funk-inspired vibrancy of Loyd’s legacy. Completed before Joe Cool’s passing on July 22, 2024, Sir Dogg celebrates collaboration, creativity, and the enduring influence of these artistic pioneers.

This piece is available as archival and canvas prints, making it a timeless collector’s item for fans of hip-hop, funk, and art history alike.

REST IN PEACE JOE COOL

Looking to add a little flair to your room or office? Look no further - this canvas print has a vivid, fade-resistant print that you're bound to fall in love with.

• 1.25″ (3.18 cm) thick poly-cotton blend canvas
• Canvas fabric weight: 10.15 +/- 0.74 oz./yd.² (344 g/m² +/- 25g/m²)
• Fade-resistant
• Hand-stretched over solid wood stretcher bars
• Mounting brackets included
• Blank product sourced from the US, Canada, Europe, UK, or Australia

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