The Sentry

"One of my favorite places is my garden and one of my favorite breeds is the Chocolate Lab, so this combination was a delight for me. The beauty of the flowers, the gentility of the old garden shed and the nobility and pride of the self-appointed guard was an image I couldn't resist."

The character of her subjects and the old-world charm of her settings are the distinctive mark of English artist — and noted BBC television host of dog and cat shows Jessica Holm.