Painting of a young boy holding a black and brown dog.
Conor Mooney, My Best Friend. © Conor Mooney. Photo, National Gallery of Ireland.

Winner 7-11: Conor Mooney

Age 11

My Best Friend, 2024

Pencil and oil pastel on canvas | Unframed: 40 x 50cm

Conor decided to combine his love of art and his cocker spaniel puppy on his canvas. He waited for a while to get his puppy and when she arrived it seemed appropriate that he include her in his portrait. She is a big part of his life and a big part of his portrait, hence his best friend.

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