Illustrator Bec Winnel with Charlie a Maltese Shitzu and Olive a Chihuahua
Mike Adey's playful German Shepard Ekerö
Maria Finna with Pearl and Alabaster with a work in progress
Bo Kitty with Yoshi the photogenic Begal
Matthew Dunn's overly affectionate cat Webster
Rebbecca Murphy's Blue Tounge Lizard Trouble
Nicole Tatterall with Nickel a Giant x Rabbit
There are many artists, photographers and illustrators across the world whose companion animals play a huge part in their lives and in their creativity. Some are inspired by their pets, others might find their favourite brushes or pens chewed by their furry friend and then there are those who when working late at night have someone to talk to even though they might not talk back. We take a look at a selection of Australian creatives and their scaly, furry, fluffy, large and small pets.