That is Priceless by Steve Melcher for March 02, 2022

When the wife couldn’t make the painting session, the family collie was happy to fill in.

/// This sleek family of three with their collie

is a portrait of cross-gender folly.

All their dogs, without fail,

were named “Lassie,” though male.

And the daughters are “Stanley” and “Ollie.”

dad bought Bosco thinking his long snout would draw focus from the familial proboscises…it didn’t help!

Johan was very proud of the products of his breeding programs.

Lloyd was very proud of his daughters’…hair.

the daughters begat by the Don/

are defiantly doted upon/ i

It is perfectly valid/

to describe them as pallid/

They’re the daughters of old “Don Wan”..

Better living through genetic engineering – you just add a little dog DNA, and the girls will follow you wherever you go.

Despite his Spanish father and name, Wikipedia lists this artist as French.

Oh, yes, a nice guy, this Charles 2 of Spain, great friend of the family . Even send nice gifts for the girls christenings. My dear late Maria used to give him guitar lessons at the beginning of our marriage. Why?

Lord John couldn’t find a decent ghost to hire for his new Smoghill’s Manor. But the manager convinced him that creepy child and empty eyes dog where all the latest trend for a fashionable gothic atmosphere.

Spain here. I cannot imagine what breed that dog is, unless it’s a collie crossbreed. The phenotype under the fur is all wrong. Or maybe he just couldn’t paint animals.

Looks like that’s where he has his moustache done, as well.

Do you think we should cook Uncle first or his wretched dog.

Lassie posing with people that she also pulled out of a well.

Future wives.

great portrait of the twins from the shining…

Score Two for Barnabas Collins!

I get an uneasy vibe from this picture…something going on here….the clasp of the hand…the look on the girl on the left’s face towards the father…brrrrrr

Even the dog looks surly.

But seriously, folks – this is one helluva portrait !

“We’re just two child models. We don’t know this man. We’re scared.”

There’s gonna be a fight when that bag of Beggin’ Strips gets opened.

Two Girls, One Pup.

Especially since the groomer handled mustaches as well.

These are my three daughters Lisa, Lana and Lassie.

Can’t you just see how thrilled the two girls are to be in the family portrait?

Portrait of Prof. Humbert Humbert with his two latest protégés, Lola and Lita, and his dog Oedipus Rex.

“You say you’ll make them movie stars, Mr Epstein?” The Father was as crooked as Slobbers’ hind leg but he didn’t share Slobbers devotion to the family – just to money.

Those girls would give the Olsen twins a run for their money.

As Joe Biden approaches ………

This family wasn’t satisfied to just let the owner resemble their dog.

A father is always proud, even of his serial killer daughters. Also, the last time this dog was seen alive.

/// Both the sisters had fears they’d be cuffed

if “stepfather’s” desires they rebuffed.

When the dog disobeyed,

he, at first, had it spayed

and then right after that had it stuffed.

Portrait of Ambassador del Solar and His Children or Portrait of a family with their collie: 

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Antonio_de_La_G%C3%A1ndara_-_Portrait_of_Ambassador_del_Solar_and_His_Children.jpg 

has info and links that point to more info about this large painting.

Again, a larger strip image is shown by (Ctrl- or right-) clicking the image at 

https://thatispricelessblog.com/2022/03/masterpiece-2888 

and using the dropdown menu (even larger if you trim what’s after .png from the URL). I have added a comment there (awaiting Mr. Melcher’s approval) pointing to the artist info I used to point to here. First work by this artist used here.

“I adamantly oppose animal testing. I wasn’t about to try cloning a dog until I knew it was safe…”

“I have no ‘favorite.’ I love the dog, the bitch, and Champion Sir Nightmantle of High Dunsinane equally…”

The girls do rather remind me of salukis.

The Original Doublemint Twins with their Father, Lord Juicyfruit, and their Dog, Pig’s Ear

Even at an early age, Joan and Bette hated each other.

“No human has ever won Best In Show at Crufts, but my daughters will be the first. I wrote the whole plan before they were born. And I got this past champion to coach them for free!”

“Lord knows it isn’t easy being married to a werewolf, especially at That Time of the Month. I haven’t the heart to tell my daughters that one day they, too, will experience the Curse.”

“She’s not just my wife, she’s my best friend. But I’m not sorry the girls take after my side of the family.”

Now that we are done … each of you … back to your kennel.