10 Striking Murals By Street Artist MyDogSighs

Mydogsighs is a street artist with 20 years of experience under his belt with a self-proclaimed knack for combining “melancholic, photo-realistic and often naive portraiture intertwined with the use of found materials including abandoned food cans”. His work has gained international acclaim across the globe since its inception with his  Freeartfriday project series. According to this street artist’s bio, his work includes ‘“commissioned murals across five continents and groundbreaking immersive installations which push the boundaries of urban contemporary art”. More info: MyDogSighs Webpage | Instagram | Facebook

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Since he began his artistic career, Mydogsighs has become ‘strapped into a well-deserved meteoric rise and is a key figure on the contemporary urban art movement’.

#2 By My Dog Sighs – In Eccleston, England.

#3 By My Dog Sighs in Glasgow, Scotland.

Mydogsighs further iterates that he chose painting on the streets as he finds it to be a rather democratic approach to working. The freedom and lack of curation he experiences with bringing his creativity to life allows him to interact with just about anyone. Additionally, he mentioned that he appreciated that there are only a few downsides to dealing with this form of artistry, legality being one of them.

#4 By My Dog Sighs in Cardiff, Wales.

#5 By My Dog Sighs at Santa Clara elementary school in Wynwood, Miami, Florida as part of the aWall Mural Projects.

Speaking further about the influences behind his powerful pieces, the artist claimed, “I jump between a few styles, my cans, my eyes, my quiet little voices characters and my naive Everyman character. Being able to jump between them keeps my practice fresh. More recently, my eyes have taken centre stage. They’re a perfect vehicle to tell stories hidden in the reflection”.

#6 By My Dog Sighs in London, UK. Photo by Brian B.

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Elaborating on why he chose street art as a form of expression, Mydogsighs said, “I love the immediacy that comes with street art. I have an idea, then I find a spot and then I execute it. After that, it’s left to its own devices. It’s immediate and cathartic: it injects adrenaline and forces you as an artist to find the quickest way to get your message across”.

#8 By My Dog Sighs and Background Bob in Southampton, UK.

#9 By My Dog Sighs in Portsmouth, UK for LOOK UP Portsmouth.

Regarding his creative process, Mydogsighs professed that he prefers a more ad hoc style. Though seemingly haphazard, he claims he takes his studio practice quite seriously, with daily sessions, but the output is often random. He states, “I’m a bit like a creative butterfly jumping from one half-finished project/artwork to the next. Eventually, something gets finished, although I’m unaware of what the next completed piece will be. This means my studio is stuffed full of nearly finished pieces and is rather chaotic. I usually work in oil or acrylic for small-scale work and spray paint for larger works/walls".

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If you're interested in this street artist's future plans, look out for his next pieces in the upcoming months because he mentioned that he has been moving in a different direction as of late. Speaking on his new project, Mydogsighs said, "Recently, I’ve moved into sculptural work. I like that feeling of not knowing where it’s going, but as I get older, I also struggle with patience. Nothing happens as quickly as my brain wants it to”. A relatable sentiment indeed, however, we look forward to seeing the outcome of this talented artist's work in time to come nevertheless.