Back in June, I shared that my portrait of Winston received an Honorable Mention in Artists Magazine’s 4th Annual Best in Show | Pets competition. I’m delighted to say that the September/October 2025 issue is now out in print — and Winston is in it!

Seeing this piece in the pages of Artists Magazine feels especially meaningful. The juror, Emma Colbert, described it as “a little masterpiece using light and shade to create a whole world for Winston,” which captures exactly what I hoped to convey in this portrait of a beloved shop dog and his woodworking world.

The issue is available on newsstands through October 20, and you can also find it online in the Artists Network shop:
Artists Magazine September/October 2025 Print Edition

I’ll be able to share the feature pages after October 20, once the issue goes off newsstands — stay tuned for that update!

If you missed the story behind Winston’s portrait and how it came to be, you can read the earlier post here:
Winston Receives an Honorable Mention