A painted portrait of a brown dachshund facing forward against a solid yellow background. The dog has long ears, large dark … A painted portrait of a brown dachshund facing forward against a solid yellow background. The dog … — shown in a room setting A painted portrait of a brown dachshund facing forward against a solid yellow background. The dog has long ears, large dark … A painted portrait of a brown dachshund facing forward against a solid yellow background. The dog has l… — artist's signature A painted portrait of a brown dachshund facing forward against a solid yellow background. The dog has long ears, la… — detail
A painted portrait of a brown dachshund facing forward against a solid yellow background. The dog has long ears, large dark …
A painted portrait of a brown dachshund facing forward against a solid yellow background. The dog … — shown in a room setting
A painted portrait of a brown dachshund facing forward against a solid yellow background. The dog has long ears, large dark …
A painted portrait of a brown dachshund facing forward against a solid yellow background. The dog has l… — artist's signature
A painted portrait of a brown dachshund facing forward against a solid yellow background. The dog has long ears, la… — detail
Painting by MonaLisa Gioco

Yellow

Acrylic, Paper (Requires Framing)

29.7cm (W) x 42cm (H) x 0cm (D)

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Artwork Description

Yellow is part of a three-piece series exploring mood and emotion through color. This portrait depicts a dachshund set against a saturated yellow background, emphasizing warmth, attentiveness, and quiet presence. The direct gaze and soft rendering of the dog’s features create an intimate connection with the viewer, while the bold monochrome backdrop removes distractions and heightens emotional focus.

Together with its red and blue counterparts, this work examines how color alone can shift perception—yellow suggesting warmth, curiosity, and gentle optimism—while the subject remains constant. The series invites viewers to consider how emotion, personality, and atmosphere are shaped not only by form, but by color.

Artist Bio
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MonaLisa Gioco is an artist whose Italian heritage and family roots in creativity have shaped her distinctive voice. Growing up surrounded by art, she discovered a lifelong passion for drawing.

Though she studied graphic design, hand-drawn expression captured her heart. After time in the tourism industry, she returned to art with renewed purpose, inspired by the people, animals, and cultures she encountered during her travels, including several years in Italy.

Her work spans delicate pencil sketches to dynamic watercolors and acrylics, with a focus on portraits and animals. Fascinated by the expressive power of the eyes, she blends realism with emotive sensitivity, inviting viewers to connect with the story behind each piece.

MonaLisa lives on the Gold Coast, where she continues to exhibit and draw inspiration from her surroundings.

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