The inspiration of Exmoor, Dartmoor and the countryside around Exeter has given new impetus to his interest in depicting the badgers, foxes and voles that his naturalist's eye observes everywhere. His animals are always rooted in the soil, as much a part of the landscape as the sky and the trees. He rare ability to give to each of them their unique characteristics and personas, while dressing them up in old cast off human garments never robs them of their intrinsic "animalness". Although rooted in the heritage of English illustration it is Jonathan's unerring draughtsman ship and his humour that nevertheless makes his work unmistakably contemporary.

The inspiration of Exmoor, Dartmoor and the countryside around Exeter has given new impetus to his interest in depicting the badgers, foxes and voles that his naturalist's eye observes everywhere. His animals are always rooted in the soil, as much a part of the landscape as the sky and the trees. He rare ability to give to each of them their unique characteristics and personas, while dressing them up in old cast off human garments never robs them of their intrinsic "animalness". Although rooted in the heritage of English illustration it is Jonathan's unerring draughtsman ship and his humour that nevertheless makes his work unmistakably contemporary.

O'Klein produced a series of caricature scenes which typically featured Dogs and/or Cats, with the typical theme being tame sexual friction between Male and Female Dogs, or Cats humorously tormenting Dogs who are trying to relieve themselves. In once scene a smirking cat sits high on a wall after having "fenced in" the local Dogs' favourite watering tree while a series of Dogs grimace in frustration. In another scene a Cat high on a wall torments a series of Dogs of different breeds as they relieve themselves against a wall while standing on their hind legs, pre 1920 work tends to be less risqué, this piece would date to circa 1930.

O'Klein produced a series of caricature scenes which typically featured Dogs and/or Cats, with the typical theme being tame sexual friction between Male and Female Dogs, or Cats humorously tormenting Dogs who are trying to relieve themselves. In once scene a smirking cat sits high on a wall after having "fenced in" the local Dogs' favourite watering tree while a series of Dogs grimace in frustration. In another scene a Cat high on a wall torments a series of Dogs of different breeds as they relieve themselves against a wall while standing on their hind legs, pre 1920 work tends to be less risqué, this piece would date to circa 1930.

O'Klein produced a series of caricature scenes which typically featured Dogs and/or Cats, with the typical theme being tame sexual friction between Male and Female Dogs, or Cats humorously tormenting Dogs who are trying to relieve themselves. In once scene a smirking cat sits high on a wall after having "fenced in" the local Dogs' favourite watering tree while a series of Dogs grimace in frustration. In another scene a Cat high on a wall torments a series of Dogs of different breeds as they relieve themselves against a wall while standing on their hind legs, pre 1920 work tends to be less risqué, this piece would date to circa 1930.

The inspiration of Exmoor, Dartmoor and the countryside around Exeter has given new impetus to his interest in depicting the badgers, foxes and voles that his naturalist's eye observes everywhere. His animals are always rooted in the soil, as much a part of the landscape as the sky and the trees. He rare ability to give to each of them their unique characteristics and personas, while dressing them up in old cast off human garments never robs them of their intrinsic "animalness". Although rooted in the heritage of English illustration it is Jonathan's unerring draughtsman ship and his humour that nevertheless makes his work unmistakably contemporary.

Sorry about the light flash in the photos, this picture is in perfect condition and it is only my poor photography which shows the light reflection.

The inspiration of Exmoor, Dartmoor and the countryside around Exeter has given new impetus to his interest in depicting the badgers, foxes and voles that his naturalist's eye observes everywhere. His animals are always rooted in the soil, as much a part of the landscape as the sky and the trees. He rare ability to give to each of them their unique characteristics and personas, while dressing them up in old cast off human garments never robs them of their intrinsic "animalness". Although rooted in the heritage of English illustration it is Jonathan's unerring draughtsman ship and his humour that nevertheless makes his work unmistakably contemporary.

The inspiration of Exmoor, Dartmoor and the countryside around Exeter has given new impetus to his interest in depicting the badgers, foxes and voles that his naturalist's eye observes everywhere. His animals are always rooted in the soil, as much a part of the landscape as the sky and the trees. He rare ability to give to each of them their unique characteristics and personas, while dressing them up in old cast off human garments never robs them of their intrinsic "animalness". Although rooted in the heritage of English illustration it is Jonathan's unerring draughtsman ship and his humour that nevertheless makes his work unmistakably contemporary.

The inspiration of Exmoor, Dartmoor and the countryside around Exeter has given new impetus to his interest in depicting the badgers, foxes and voles that his naturalist's eye observes everywhere. His animals are always rooted in the soil, as much a part of the landscape as the sky and the trees. He rare ability to give to each of them their unique characteristics and personas, while dressing them up in old cast off human garments never robs them of their intrinsic "animalness". Although rooted in the heritage of English illustration it is Jonathan's unerring draughtsman ship and his humour that nevertheless makes his work unmistakably contemporary.